Have you ever shared a post on Instagram only to find yourself wondering why it’s not doing as well as you’d expected? If so, it’s worth checking the best times to post on Instagram for more likes and follows.
The constant change inInstagram’salgorithm has meant that going from zero to hero is harder than ever, and having to combat ever-tightening content rules,‘shadowbanning’and competitor platforms can be tricky.
Choosing the optimum time to post could make a huge difference in the engagement you get, and knowing roughly when other users will be browsing through their timelines is vital.
Luckily, studies from Influencer Marketing Hub revealed the best times to post on the best days. As always, other factors (such as hashtags) are worth considering before uploading.
Best times to post on Instagram
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Other ways of beating the algorithm include posting regularly throughout the week, revamping your content, and concentrating on quality over quantity.
If you want to know more about how to use Instagram, you can check out our other guides includinghow to see your first-liked Instagram postand how to watch someone’s Instagram Story anonymously.
Hannah is a former Dexerto Entertainment writer based in Cambridge, UK. Having decided to transform her tea-spilling skills into a career path, she mainly covers YouTube, TikTok and influencer culture. As well as having a BA in Linguistics, Hannah has freelanced for UK and international publications like Cosmopolitan, VICE, HuffPost, The Guardian, Stylist and Metro.
