Being tagged in an Instagram post or photo can be great—unless it’s a post you don’t like or one you weren’t expecting to be tagged in. Luckily, Instagram gives you several options to remove or hide tags from posts.
Whether you want to remove a tag from a photo, story, or comment, here are three easy ways to do it.
1. Remove Yourself from a Tagged Post
If someone tags you in a photo or video post, you can remove the tag to stop it from appearing on your profile.
Steps to Remove a Tag from a Post:
- Open the Instagram app and go to your profile.
- Tap the “Tagged” tab (the icon with a person inside a square).
- Find the post where you’re tagged and tap it.
- Tap the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner.
- Select “Tag Options” > “Remove Me from Post”.
- Confirm by tapping “Remove”.
📌 Note: This removes the tag permanently, and the post will no longer appear in your tagged section. However, the post will still be visible to others unless the original poster deletes it.
2. Hide Tagged Posts Without Removing the Tag
If you don’t want to remove a tag completely but don’t want the post to show on your profile, you can hide it instead.
Steps to Hide a Tagged Post:
- Go to your profile and tap the “Tagged” section.
- Open the post you want to hide.
- Tap the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner.
- Select “Tag Options” > “Hide from My Profile”.
📌 Tip: This is a great option if you don’t want to offend the person who tagged you but also don’t want the post displayed on your profile.
3. Prevent Future Tagging by Approving Tags Manually
If you want to control which posts appear under your tagged section, you can enable manual tag approval. This ensures that any new tags require your approval before showing on your profile.
Steps to Enable Manual Tagging Approval:
- Open Instagram and go to your profile.
- Tap the menu (☰) in the top-right corner.
- Select “Settings & Privacy” > “Tags & Mentions”.
- Under “Tagged Posts”, turn on “Manually Approve Tags”.
📌 Note: With this setting enabled, Instagram will notify you whenever someone tags you, and you can choose whether to approve or deny the tag.
FAQs on Removing a Tag on Instagram
1. If I remove myself from a tagged post, will the person who tagged me get notified?
No, Instagram does not notify the person when you remove yourself from a tagged post. However, they might notice that the tag is missing if they check the post.
2. Can I re-add myself to a post after removing the tag?
No, once you remove yourself from a tag, you cannot add yourself back. Only the person who originally tagged you can tag you again.
3. How can I stop someone from tagging me in the future?
To prevent unwanted tagging:
- Go to Settings & Privacy > Tags & Mentions.
- Under Who Can Tag You, select “No One” or “Only People You Follow”.
- Turn on “Manually Approve Tags” to control what appears in your tagged section.
4. Can I remove a tag from an Instagram Story?
You can’t remove a tag from someone else’s story, but you can:
✔ Block the user (which removes your tag).
✔ Report the story if it’s inappropriate.
✔ Wait for the story to expire (Instagram Stories disappear after 24 hours).
5. How do I remove a tag from an Instagram comment?
If someone tags you in a comment, you can’t remove the tag, but you can:
✔ Delete the comment (if it’s on your post).
✔ Ask the person to remove it.
✔ Block the person, which removes all their tags and mentions.
6. If I hide a tagged post from my profile, does it still appear on Instagram?
Yes, hiding a post from your profile only removes it from your tagged section. The post still exists on the original poster’s profile and is visible to others unless they delete it.
7. Can I remove multiple tags at once?
No, Instagram does not have a bulk remove option. You must remove each tag individually by going to each post and selecting “Remove Me from Post”.
8. Can I stop people from mentioning me in captions?
Yes! To prevent mentions:
- Go to Settings & Privacy > Tags & Mentions.
- Under Who Can Mention You, select “No One” or “Only People You Follow”.
9. If I block someone, will it remove all tags from them?
Yes! When you block someone, your tag will automatically be removed from their posts, comments, and stories.
10. Can third-party apps remove Instagram tags?
No, Instagram does not allow third-party apps to remove tags. Always use Instagram’s built-in options to manage tags.
Final Thoughts
Instagram gives users full control over tags, so whether you want to remove yourself from a post, hide a tag, or manually approve future tags, you can manage your visibility easily.
