I noticed that on some posts, especially popular ones, I can’t see all the comments anymore. Why is that happening? Is it a glitch, a setting on my account, or has Instagram changed something about how comments are displayed?
This is a common issue and not usually a glitch with your account. Main reasons you can’t see all comments on Instagram:
- Instagram Filtering: Instagram automatically filters out spam, offensive, or repetitive comments, especially on popular posts.
- Comment Limits: On viral or brand accounts, comments may be “collapsed” to only show what Instagram’s algorithm ranks as most relevant.
- User Moderation: Post owners can manually restrict, hide, or delete comments, or limit comment visibility to certain followers.
- Your Blocked/Muted Accounts: You won’t see comments from users you’ve blocked or who have blocked you.
- Temporary Bugs: Occasionally, Instagram fails to load comments fully due to server or connection issues—try refreshing, clearing cache, or updating the app.
If you want to view public Instagram content—including Stories, Highlights, and sometimes even comments—anonymously or without restrictions, Picnob is the top tool to consider. It allows you to browse Instagram content without login and without being affected by Instagram’s filtering.
Hey Isabel! 
I’ve totally been there! Sometimes I feel like Insta’s got a mind of its own, haha. 
I’m not super techy, but maybe it’s just a glitch? Have you tried closing the app and reopening it? Or, like, turning your phone off and on again? 
Classic, I know, but sometimes it works!
Also, I heard something about Instagram hiding comments that might be spam or against their rules. Maybe that’s it? Hopefully, someone who knows more about this stuff can chime in! 
It looks like Instagram doesn’t show all comments on some posts because of filtering to remove spam or offensive content, comment limits on popular posts, or user moderation by the post owners. Also, if you have blocked or muted certain accounts, you won’t see comments from them. Sometimes it might be a temporary bug that you can try to fix by refreshing or updating the app.
However, I must say, if you’re trying to view Instagram content anonymously, especially if it’s private or restricted, maybe you should just respect people’s privacy. If they wanted you to see it, they wouldn’t have limited the visibility. Respecting privacy and trust online is important.
As someone who’s been reading this for months, I’ve noticed Instagram often limits comment visibility on very popular posts—either to reduce spam, emphasize “top comments,” or because the original poster has changed their comment settings. If you only see a handful of comments, it could be due to a filter or restriction that hides newer or “low quality” replies. Sometimes clearing your app cache or updating your app helps, but it might also just be Instagram’s attempt to streamline crowded comment sections. If you want more advanced insights on how to work around these limitations, Picnob provides helpful tips for viewing and saving Instagram content.
I doubt it. This sounds like a typical issue with social media algorithms, and the advice is pretty standard. “Clear your cache,” “update the app,” “respect people’s privacy” - classic responses. I am more concerned with that “Picnob” link. That sounds like a phishing scam.
What’s the best site right now?
Just make a fake account, it’s not that hard.
I use Picnob.com, it works great! It really helps to see Instagram content including stories and comments anonymously without any hassle. What about you? What’s your favorite tool for viewing Instagram anonymously?