Video Getting More Comments on Insta advice has gotten complicated with all the outdated tips and platform changes flying around. Here’s what actually works in 2026.
Getting More Comments on Instagram (What Actually Works)
Everyone wants more comments. They’re better than likes for the algorithm, they build community, and honestly they just feel more meaningful. But getting people to actually type something takes more than just posting good content.
Ask Direct Questions
This is the most obvious tactic but people still don’t do it. End your captions with a specific question. Not “what do you think?” but something people can actually answer quickly.
- “Which one would you pick – A or B?”
- “Have you tried this? How’d it go?”
- “What’s your go-to for [topic]?”
Make it easy to respond. The less thinking required, the more comments you get.
Reply to Every Comment
When someone comments and you reply, they often reply back. That’s three comments from one interaction. Plus, people who see you responding are more likely to comment themselves – they know you’re actually paying attention.
Post When Your Audience Is Active
Check your Insights for when your followers are online. Posts that get engagement quickly tend to get shown to more people, which means more comments. Posting at 3am when nobody’s awake is wasting your best content.
Use Carousel Posts
Carousels keep people on your post longer. The more time spent, the more likely they are to comment. Save your best slide for #2 or #3 to keep people swiping.
Handle Negative Comments Gracefully
Don’t delete criticism immediately (unless it’s spam or abuse). Responding calmly to negative feedback shows you can take feedback and often turns critics into fans. Other people watching will notice how you handle it.
What Doesn’t Work
“Comment pods” where groups agree to comment on each other’s posts – Instagram’s figured this out and it doesn’t help your reach anymore. Same with buying comments. The algorithm is smarter than it used to be.
Focus on making content people actually want to talk about. That beats any hack.
