Reposts
How to Delete a Repost on Instagram (One or Many)
- Tapping Repost a second time on a post you reposted removes that repost from your profile.
- Your activity, then Reposts, is Instagram's official place to bulk delete reposts.
- Deleting your repost never touches the original creator's post, likes or comments.
- Reposting and removing reposts work in the iPhone, Android and iPad apps, not on computers.
- Never give a repost-cleaner app or browser extension your Instagram password.
What happens when you delete a repost on Instagram?
When you delete a repost on Instagram, the post leaves the Reposts tab on your profile and is no longer shared as your repost. The original post or Reel stays on the creator's profile with all its likes and comments.
Meta launched the repost button on August 6, 2025. Reposts sit in their own tab on your profile, separate from your grid, and Meta says they are recommended in your friends' and followers' feeds. Removing a repost reverses that share.
A repost is not a copy. You never uploaded the photo or video yourself, so the only thing you delete is the link between your profile and the creator's post. That is why undoing a repost is quick and has no effect on the creator's content.
How to delete a repost on Instagram from the post itself
The quickest way to delete a single repost on Instagram is to open the post and tap Repost again. Instagram's Help Center says you can remove a repost by tapping Repost on the reel or post you reposted.
- Open the Instagram app on your phone or tablet.
- Find the post or Reel you reposted. It is in your Reposts tab, on the creator's profile or in your feed.
- Tap the Repost icon, the two arrows next to the like, comment and share buttons.
- Open your Reposts tab to confirm the post has gone.
Reposting is a phone and tablet feature. Instagram's Help Center lists it for the iPhone, Android and iPad apps and says it is not available on computers, so do this from the app. Instagram also notes the feature may not be available to everyone yet.
How to undo an Instagram repost right after you tap it
To undo an Instagram repost straight away, tap the Repost icon a second time. An accidental repost goes live as soon as you tap, so the same icon is the fastest fix.
Instagram has no draft stage for reposts. The post is added to your Reposts tab the moment you tap, and your followers may come across it in their feeds. Undoing it quickly limits how many people see it.
If you added a note
Instagram lets you add text to a repost by tapping the bubble by your profile picture and tapping Save. Undoing the repost removes the note with it. The Help Center describes adding a note, not editing one, so to change the text, remove the repost and repost again with the new note.
How to remove an Instagram repost from your Reposts tab
To remove an Instagram repost from your profile, open your Reposts tab, tap the post and tap Repost again. This is the easiest route when you cannot remember where you first saw the post.
- Tap your profile picture at the bottom right of the app.
- Tap the dedicated Reposts tab on your profile. It uses the two-arrow icon.
- Tap the post or Reel you want to remove.
- Tap Repost to remove it.
- Go back to the tab and check that the post has gone.
The Reposts tab shows everything you have reposted. Scrolling through it once is a good way to spot old reposts that no longer fit your profile. To control who can open that tab in the first place, read our guide on how to hide reposts on Instagram.
How to delete all reposts on Instagram at once
To delete many reposts on Instagram at once, use Your activity, then Reposts. Instagram's Help Center says you can manage or bulk delete your reposts there by selecting each one and tapping Delete.
- Tap your profile picture at the bottom right.
- Tap Menu (three lines) at the top right.
- Tap Your activity.
- Tap Reposts.
- Select each post or Reel you want to remove.
- Tap Delete and confirm.
There is no single button that wipes every repost in one tap, so large lists take a few rounds. Remove one screen, let the list refresh, then repeat. If you do not see Reposts in Your activity, update the app and look again, because menus can differ by app version.
A warning about repost-cleaner tools
Some browser extensions and apps promise to clear all reposts in one go. They work by acting inside your logged-in account, which gives an outside developer control of your profile. Never hand over your Instagram password to do something the app already lets you do yourself.
What does the original creator see when you remove a repost?
When you remove a repost, the original creator's post does not change, and Instagram has not said it sends any alert about the removal. The creator simply stops seeing your repost on your profile.
Instagram's help pages do not describe repost notifications, but Later's May 2026 reposting guide says the creator receives a notification about a repost. Instagram has not published whether that alert is withdrawn when the repost is undone, so assume the creator may already have seen it.
| Action | What the creator gets | What changes on their post |
|---|---|---|
| You repost their post | A repost notification, according to 2026 guides | Nothing. Your repost is credited to them |
| You undo the repost quickly | No published removal alert | Nothing |
| You remove an old repost | No published removal alert | Nothing |
| You bulk delete reposts | No published removal alert | Nothing |
If you want to know how creators track who reposted them, our guide on how to see reposts on Instagram covers notifications and counts.
Why can't I remove an Instagram repost?
If you cannot remove an Instagram repost, you are usually on a computer, on an older app version or signed in to a different account. Fixing one of those three solves most cases.
- You are on a computer. Instagram's Help Center says reposting is not available on computers. Switch to the phone or tablet app.
- Your app is out of date. Repost controls arrive through app updates. Update Instagram from your app store and try again.
- You are in the wrong account. If you manage more than one account, the repost belongs to the account that made it. Switch accounts from your profile name at the top of the screen.
- The post still shows after you undo it. Close the app fully and reopen it. The Reposts tab can take a moment to refresh.
If none of these work, use the Report a problem option in the app's help settings and describe the post you are trying to remove.
Repost, Story share or remix: how to remove each one
Each type of Instagram share is removed in a different place, so check which one you used before you start. A repost lives in your Reposts tab, a Story share lives in your Story and a remix is a new Reel of your own.
| What you shared | Where it appears | How to remove it |
|---|---|---|
| Repost | Reposts tab and followers' feeds | Tap Repost again, or use Your activity, then Reposts |
| Post shared to your Story | Your Story for 24 hours, longer if added to a Highlight | Open your Story, tap More and delete it |
| Remix | Your own Reels | Delete the remix Reel like any post you made |
A Story share disappears after 24 hours unless you add it to a Highlight, so most people only need to act on reposts and remixes. If you want to stop other people reposting your own content, our guide on how to turn off reposts on Instagram walks through the setting.
Should you delete reposts or keep them?
Keep reposts that match what your profile is about and delete the ones that do not. Your Reposts tab is open to anyone who can see your profile, so visitors read it as part of who you are.
A tidy Reposts tab helps people understand your taste at a glance. A brand that reposts customer photos, partner launches and useful tips looks active. A tab full of random memes from months ago confuses new visitors.
Reposts also matter to the people you share. Meta says reposts can help creators reach people who do not follow them, which is why creators value them. If you run a page yourself and want a new post to look more shared from day one, you can buy Instagram reposts from SocialGrowthly, starting at 50 reposts for $2. Bought reposts add social proof to a post. They do not create real fans or sales by themselves, so they work best on content that already gives people a reason to share. For the basics of reposting well, see how to repost on Instagram.
Questions people also ask
Does the person know if I undo a repost on Instagram?
Instagram has not said it sends any alert when you undo a repost. Guides from 2026 say the creator gets a notification when you first repost, and Instagram has not confirmed whether that notification disappears afterwards. If you repost by mistake and undo it within seconds, the creator may still have seen the first alert. Nothing changes on their post either way.
How do I delete all reposts on Instagram at once?
Tap your profile picture, tap Menu, then Your activity, then Reposts. Instagram's Help Center says you can select each reel or post you want to delete and tap Delete. There is no single button that clears every repost, so large lists take a few rounds. Work one screen at a time and let the list refresh between batches.
Can I delete a repost on Instagram from my computer?
No. Instagram's Help Center says reposting is available in the iPhone, Android and iPad apps but not on computers. Use the mobile app to undo or remove a repost. If you only have a computer nearby, sign in on your phone later and remove it from the Reposts tab in a few taps.
Does deleting a repost remove likes or comments from the original post?
No. A repost is a link to the creator's post, not a copy of it. Removing your repost leaves every like, comment and save on the original exactly where it was. Anyone who reached the post through your repost can still find it on the creator's profile.
Why is my repost still showing after I undid it?
The app sometimes takes a moment to refresh your Reposts tab. Close Instagram fully, reopen it and check again. If the post is still there, open it and check the Repost icon. If it still shows as reposted, tap it once more. Updating the app fixes most display problems with newer features like reposts.
Can I edit a repost note instead of deleting the repost?
Instagram's Help Center describes adding text when you repost, not editing it later. The simple fix is to undo the repost and repost again with the new note. The creator may receive a fresh repost notification when you do this, so keep that in mind for client or brand accounts.