How to Ask Your Followers Directly If They Have Saved Your Post

While Instagram's privacy settings prevent you from seeing exactly who has saved your posts, there is a workaround that can give you some insight. You can ask your followers directly through an Instagram Story. Here's how:

1. Tap the post you want to ask your followers about.
2. Take a screenshot of the Instagram post’s page.
3. Tap the Home icon to return to your main Instagram feed.
4. Tap the Stories icon (which looks like a camera) in the top left corner to begin a new Instagram Story.
5. Swipe up to browse for the screenshot of your Instagram post.
6. Tap the screenshot image to add it to your Story.
7. Tap the Text icon to add a message to your followers—in this case, something like "Who saved this post?"
8. Tap Done when you’re finished.
9. Make the text smaller by pinching the screen; drag two fingers apart to enlarge it.
10. Tap Your stories to publish the story to your followers. They will be able to reply via a direct message.

Remember, this method relies on the honesty and willingness of your followers to respond. It may not give you a complete picture, but it can provide some insight.

How to Convert Your Instagram Account into a Business or Creator Account

If you're serious about tracking the performance of your Instagram posts, consider switching to a Business or Creator account. These account types provide access to Instagram Insights, a powerful tool that offers data on how your posts are performing. Here's how to switch:

1. Tap the Profile icon to view your posts. It looks like a silhouette.
2. Tap the menu icon (three lines) and go to Settings.
3. Select Account, then choose Switch to Business Account or Switch to Creator Account.
4. Follow the prompts to complete the process.

Once you've switched to a Business or Creator account, you'll have access to a wealth of data about your posts, including how many times they've been saved. This can provide valuable insights into what types of content your followers find most valuable.

How to Use Instagram Insights to See How Many Times Your Post Has Been Saved



Once you've switched to a Business or Creator account, you can use Instagram Insights to see how many times your post has been saved. Here's how:

1. Tap the Profile icon to view your posts. It looks like a silhouette.
2. Tap the post you want to view the save count for.
3. Tap View Insights under the image or video. A variety of stats will appear. The bookmark icon refers to how many times someone has saved this post to one of their Collections.

Remember, Instagram Insights only shows the number of saves, not who specifically saved your post. However, this data can still provide valuable insights into how your content is resonating with your audience.

The Limitations of Instagram's Privacy Settings

While Instagram provides several tools to help you understand how your content is performing, there are limitations due to privacy settings. Specifically, Instagram does not allow users to see exactly who saved their posts. This is likely to protect the privacy of users who may not want others to know what content they're saving for later.

Despite this limitation, the tools and methods discussed in this guide can still provide valuable insights into how your content is performing. By understanding how many times a post is saved and asking your followers directly, you can gain a better understanding of what content resonates most with your audience. This can help you tailor your content strategy to better engage your followers and grow your Instagram presence.

Final Thoughts

Understanding who's saving your posts on Instagram can provide valuable insights into your audience's interests and engagement levels. While Instagram's privacy settings prevent you from seeing exactly who saved your posts, the methods discussed in this guide can still provide useful information. By asking your followers directly, switching to a Business or Creator account, and using Instagram Insights, you can gain a better understanding of how your content is resonating with your audience. Use these insights to refine your content strategy and create posts that your followers will not only like, but also save for later.