You reposted something on Instagram. And now you’re staring at your profile thinking “why did I do that.”
Maybe it was an accidental tap. Maybe you reposted something that doesn’t fit your vibe at all. Or maybe you just didn’t realize the repost would show up so publicly on your profile.
Whatever the reason — you want to know how to delete repost on Instagram, and you want to fix this right now.
Good news: it’s easier than you think. This guide covers every single method — single delete, bulk delete, reels, posts, even how to stop people from reposting YOUR stuff. By the time you’re done reading, your profile will be clean.
Why Did That Repost Even Happen?
Real talk though — Instagram’s repost button might be one of the most poorly placed buttons in the app.
It sits right between the comment icon and the share icon. When you’re scrolling fast, trying to hit share or comment — boom. You’ve just reposted something to your entire follower list. No confirmation. No “are you sure?” popup. Just… reposted. Done.
So before you feel bad about this — it happens to literally everyone. Instagram just made the button way too tappable. Now let’s undo it.
How to Delete Repost on Instagram — All 4 Methods
Method 1: Tap the Repost Button Again (Fastest — Under 10 Seconds)
If you just reposted something, this is your quickest fix.
- Go back to the same post or reel you accidentally reposted
- Tap the repost icon (the looping arrow icon) again
- That’s it. Repost removed.
Honestly, that’s all. One tap and it’s gone.
Quick heads up: Instagram won’t give you any “repost deleted” confirmation. Don’t panic — just head to your Reposts tab on your profile to double-check. If it’s not there, you’re good.
Method 2: Delete from Your Reposts Tab (Most Reliable)
This method works anytime — not just right after reposting. This is the one you’ll use most.
- Open Instagram → tap your profile picture (bottom right)
- On your profile, look for the Reposts tab — it’s between your Reels and Tagged tabs
- Find the post or reel you want to remove
- Long press on it (tap and hold for 1-2 seconds)
- Select “Delete repost” from the menu
- Done.
Takes about 20-30 seconds total.
Can’t find the Reposts tab? It only appears on your profile after you’ve reposted at least one thing. If you’ve never reposted before, you won’t see it. Also — make sure your Instagram app is updated. Older versions might not have this tab yet.
Method 3: Delete via “Your Activity” (Best for Finding Old Reposts)
Did you repost something a while ago and now you can’t find it? This method is your best friend.
- Go to your profile → tap ☰ (three lines, top right)
- Tap “Your Activity”
- Select “Reposts”
- Find the specific post or reel you want gone
- Tap it → select Delete repost
Your Activity section shows all your reposts in order — newest first. It’s way easier to track down a specific repost from here than scrolling through the Reposts tab.
Method 4: Bulk Delete — Remove All Reposts at Once
This is the one you want if you’ve been reposting randomly for a while and your Reposts tab is a mess.
- Go to your profile → tap ☰ (three lines)
- Go to Your Activity → Reposts
- Tap “Select” (top right corner)
- Tap all the reposts you want to remove (or tap “Select All”)
- Hit “Delete” at the bottom
- Confirm → done
Clean profile in under 2 minutes. Honestly, it’s satisfying.
Quick Comparison — Which Method Should You Use?
| Situation | Best Method | Time Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Just reposted it right now | Tap repost icon again | Under 10 seconds |
| Reposted within the last hour | Reposts tab + long press | 20-30 seconds |
| Old repost, hard to find | Your Activity → Reposts | 1-2 minutes |
| Multiple reposts to remove | Bulk delete via Your Activity | 2-3 minutes |
How to Delete a Reposted Reel on Instagram
Good question — reels work slightly differently from regular posts.
On a reel, the repost icon sits on the right side of the screen (not below the reel like regular posts). Easy to miss.
To delete a reposted reel specifically:
- Go to your Reposts tab on your profile
- Scroll until you find the reel
- Long press → tap “Delete repost”
Or just use the bulk delete method above — it handles both posts and reels together. No need to treat them separately.
Will Instagram Notify Anyone When You Delete a Repost?
Nope. Not a single notification. The original creator won’t get any alert. Your followers won’t be told anything. Nobody knows you reposted it, and nobody knows you deleted it.
The one thing to keep in mind — if a few minutes have passed, some followers may have already seen it in their feed. Deleting the repost removes it from your profile, but it won’t magically disappear from feeds where it already appeared. So yeah, act fast if timing matters to you.
What Happens to Your Profile After You Delete a Repost?
A few things worth knowing so you’re not caught off guard:
- The repost vanishes from your Reposts tab immediately
- Your engagement rate is not affected at all — no penalty for deleting reposts
- Your account health stays 100% fine
- The original creator’s post is completely untouched
- Any followers who already saw it in their feed — it won’t disappear from there retroactively
If you’re serious about your account health, it’s actually worth checking your Instagram follower-to-following ratio from time to time. Off-brand reposts can quietly mess with how people perceive your profile — and sometimes that’s what starts the slow follower drop.
How to Stop People from Reposting YOUR Content
Okay, flipping the scenario — what if you don’t want others reposting YOUR posts and reels?
Here’s how to disable it:
- Open Instagram → go to your profile
- Tap ☰ → Settings and Privacy
- Go to Sharing and Remixes
- Turn off “Repost on Posts and Reels”
Once that’s off, the repost button disappears from your content entirely. Nobody can repost your posts or reels — including you.
Important thing to understand here: This only protects your own content. You’ll still see the repost button on other people’s posts (if they haven’t disabled it). And you can still repost theirs. This setting only controls whether others can reshare YOUR stuff.
Common Mistakes People Make When Trying to Delete a Repost
Because honestly — people get confused by this feature all the time.
Mistake 1: Thinking the repost tab doesn’t exist The Reposts tab is hidden until you’ve reposted at least once. After your first repost, it magically appears on your profile.
Mistake 2: Expecting a confirmation after undoing Instagram is weirdly quiet about this. No success message, no toast notification. Just check your Reposts tab — if it’s cleared, you’re done.
Mistake 3: Confusing repost with “share to story” Stories disappear on their own after 24 hours. Reposts? They stay on your profile forever until you manually delete them. Completely different things.
Mistake 4: Thinking you deleted the original post You didn’t. Deleting your repost only removes it from YOUR profile. The original creator’s post is sitting right where it was, completely fine.
Mistake 5: Not updating the app Instagram’s repost feature is relatively new. If your app is outdated, you might not see the Reposts tab or the delete option. Update first, then try again.
Why Your Reposts Tab Actually Matters More Than You Think
Here’s something most people don’t realize.
If your Instagram account is public — and most are — your Reposts tab is completely visible to anyone who visits your profile. Followers, potential followers, brands, collaborators. All of them can see every single thing you’ve reposted.
So if you’ve been casually reposting random content that has nothing to do with your niche or brand — that’s sitting there, visible, affecting how people judge your profile in the first three seconds.
This is a bigger deal than it sounds. Instagram profile presentation is one of those silent factors that influences whether people follow or bounce. And if you’ve been losing followers and can’t figure out why, it might be worth reading our guide on why you’re losing Instagram followers — sometimes it really is small things like this.
Also worth knowing: if you want to understand who’s been unfollowing you recently, check out why people unfollow on Instagram — the patterns might surprise you.
If you’ve already taken a follower hit, our guide on how to recover from losing followers walks through exactly what to do next.
The Bottom Line
Deleting a repost on Instagram is genuinely simple — once you know where to look.
Here’s the cheat sheet:
- Fastest: Tap the repost icon again on the same post
- Most reliable: Reposts tab on your profile → long press → Delete repost
- For old reposts: ☰ → Your Activity → Reposts → find and delete
- For multiple reposts: Same path → tap Select → choose all → Delete
- To prevent future reposts of your content: Settings → Sharing and Remixes → toggle off
The repost feature is new, the button placement is confusing, and accidental reposts happen to everyone. Now you know how to delete repost on Instagram using any method — and you can clean it up in under 60 seconds. Go fix your profile. You’ve got this.
Got a question about something specific that wasn’t covered here? Drop it in the comments — I read every one.
FAQ — Questions People Actually Ask
Can I recover a deleted repost?
No. Once it’s gone, it’s permanently removed. Instagram doesn’t have a “restore repost” option. If you want to reshare it again, you’d need to repost it fresh.
Does deleting a repost hurt my account?
Not at all. Zero negative impact on your reach, engagement, or how the algorithm treats your content. It’s just a cleanup action.
Can I repost from private accounts?
No. Instagram’s native repost feature only works with content from public accounts. Private account content can’t be reposted through this feature — even if you follow them.
Why can’t I see the Reposts tab on my profile?
Two possible reasons: either you’ve never reposted anything (the tab only appears after your first repost), or your app needs an update.
If I delete a repost, does it remove it from my followers’ feeds?
No. Whatever has already appeared in your followers’ feeds stays there. Deleting the repost removes it from your profile only — not from feeds where it was already served.
