Looking for someone on Instagram? Here are all the ways to search.
Search by name or username
Tap the search icon and type a name or username. Tap Accounts to filter results. Usernames give exact results; names may show many matches.
Search via contacts
Settings → Follow and invite friends → Follow contacts lets you find people whose phone numbers are in your contacts, if they allowed it.
Search via Facebook
If accounts are linked in Accounts Center, Instagram may suggest Facebook friends.
Search by location or hashtag
Search a place or hashtag and browse recent posts to find accounts.
Find someone through mutual friends
Check the followers or following lists of a mutual friend.
Use their profile link
Instagram profile links look like instagram.com/username. Read what your Instagram URL is.
View a public profile without the app
Our free Instagram Profile Viewer shows public profiles, stats and recent posts. Private accounts stay private.
Can’t find someone?
They may have blocked you, deactivated their account or changed their username. See User not found on Instagram.
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