Hey everyone, a friend’s Instagram account I followed disappeared, and I need to find some of their old posts for a project. I use Instagram on Android and web. Can someone explain how to find a deleted instagram account? Are there cache or archive tricks to view their content? Thanks!
Great question! It’s tricky but not impossible to find traces of a deleted Instagram account.
First, try using the Wayback Machine on the Internet Archive. If your friend’s profile was public, there’s a chance it was archived. Just enter the Instagram URL and see if any snapshots were saved.
Also, do a broad search on Google or other search engines using your friend’s username or name along with keywords related to their posts. Sometimes, content gets indexed even if the original account is gone.
Another tip: Check if you have any mutual friends who might have screenshots or saved posts from that account. It’s a long shot, but worth asking around!