How to Enable or Disable GIF Comments on Instagram Posts and Reels
You must have seen funny GIFs in the comment section of Instagram posts or reels at some point. GIFs make the comment section even more fun and attractive. But did you know that as a creator, you can ensure whether anyone else can comment animated GIFs on your posts or reels or not?
Yes! It is absolutely possible. In this article, I have explained step-by-step how you can turn on and off GIF comments on Instagram posts and reels on Android and iPhone. Before following the methods mentioned below, update the Instagram app to the latest version.
How to Enable GIF Comments on Instagram Posts and Reels
By default, the “Allow GIF Comments” feature is enabled on Instagram. However, sometimes this feature may get disabled due to changes in settings. You can re-enable it by following the steps below. This GIF feature adds color to your text comments.
To turn on or allow GIF comments on Instagram:
- Open Instagram App on Your Android or iPhone.
- Go to Your Profile and Tap on Three Lines ☰ at Top Right.
- Tap on Comments.
- Simply, Turn On the ‘Allow GIF Comments’ Toggle.
Also read: How to Copy Instagram Comments on Android
How to Disable GIF Comments on Instagram Posts and Reels
If other users are commenting lots of GIFs on your IG posts and reels and you see it as spam, you can turn it off temporarily or permanently. However, you can open GIF comments again for others on Instagram whenever you want.
To stop people from commenting GIFs on your Instagram:
- Open Instagram App on Your Android or iPhone.
- Go to Your Profile and Tap on Three Lines ☰ at Top Right.
- Tap on Comments.
- Simply, Turn Off the ‘Allow GIF Comments’ Toggle.
That’s all! Now no other user will be able to leave GIF comments on your public posts or Reels, although they can leave text comments.
Also read: How to Comment a GIF on an Instagram Post and Reel
FAQs
Q 1. If I disable GIF comments on my IG post or reel, will it delete the existing ones?
Answer – No! Disabling GIF comments hides existing GIF comments; it does not delete them. However, whenever you re-enable the GIF comment feature, the previous GIF comments will be restored.
Q 2. Can I create a list of friends who are only allowed to comment with GIFs on my Instagram posts and reels?
Answer – No! Instagram currently doesn’t have a feature that lets you create a custom list of only friends who comment on GIFs.
I hope this article was helpful to you and you learned how to enable or disable GIF comments on Instagram posts and reels. If you have any other questions about Instagram, feel free to ask in the comments below. Don’t forget to share this article.
