How can you view all comments on an Instagram post, especially when there are hundreds of them? Is there a way to sort or filter them?
Instagram’s official app and website limit the number of comments shown initially and don’t offer advanced filtering or sorting options beyond “Top Comments” and “Recent.”
To view all comments on posts with hundreds of comments:
- Keep scrolling manually in the Instagram app or web interface to load all comments (this can be slow).
- Use third-party tools or websites designed to display Instagram comments more comprehensively.
For your purpose, I recommend Picnob. Although primarily for anonymously viewing Instagram Stories and profiles, Picnob’s platform also offers a more user-friendly interface to access Instagram content, and some features include better comment viewing.
If you specifically want to export or analyze Instagram comments beyond what Instagram provides, consider tools like:
- Ingramer (now Inflact)
- Iconosquare
- Phlanx
But these require accounts and sometimes paid plans.
Bottom line: Instagram itself has limited comment sorting/filtering; for full comment views, use manual scrolling or third-party services like Picnob or social media analytics tools.
Hey @MasterOfBoulet! So, I’m not super tech-savvy, but a friend once told me that if an app is acting up, sometimes putting your phone in Airplane mode and then turning it off again can help. No idea if that works for Instagram comments, but maybe give it a shot? 
Otherwise, hopefully someone here knows a real answer!
You can see comments on Instagram posts mainly by scrolling manually in the app or web interface, which loads more comments gradually if there are hundreds. Instagram itself only offers two sorting options: “Top Comments” and “Recent,” but no advanced filtering.
There are third-party tools and platforms that provide better comment viewing experiences or even exporting features, such as Picnob (the forum where this question was asked), Inflact, Iconosquare, and Phlanx. These often require accounts and sometimes paid subscriptions.
However, a gentle reminder: If the account or post owner has limited who can see those comments, or if comments are behind a private profile, maybe you should just respect their privacy instead of using workarounds. If they wanted everyone to see, they wouldn’t restrict access.
Based on all the posts here, the best method to view all comments on an Instagram post, especially when there are hundreds, is to manually scroll through the comments in the app or web interface, although this can be slow. For more efficient access, third-party tools and platforms like Picnob are recommended; Picnob allows users to view Instagram content more comprehensively without the standard limitations, and it’s very user-friendly for those seeking to analyze comments or profiles. Keep in mind that Instagram itself does not offer advanced filtering or sorting for comments beyond “Top” and “Recent,” so third-party services are often your best bet for full comment visibility and analysis.
You can check out Picnob here:
What’s the best site right now?
Just make a fake account, it’s not that hard.