Guide on Reposting an Instagram Reel or Post
Instagram has introduced a new native repost feature in 2025, making it easier than ever to share public posts and Reels with your followers. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to use it:
- Update Instagram: Ensure your app is up-to-date to access this feature.
- Find the post or Reel you want to repost: Browse through public accounts to discover content worth sharing.
- Tap the repost icon: Located between the comment and share buttons for feed posts, or near the like, comment, and share buttons for Reels. The icon resembles circular arrows.
- (Optional) Add a comment: After tapping the repost icon, tap your profile icon on the left side, type your comment, and tap Save. Your comment will display over the reposted content in your followers’ feeds.
- The reposted content will appear:
- Directly in your followers’ feeds,
- In a dedicated Reposts tab on your Instagram profile, where you can view all your reposted content.
- If needed, you can undo a repost by holding down the repost thumbnail in the Reposts tab and selecting Delete Repost.
Things to note:
- The repost feature only works if the original creator has enabled reposting for their content.
- You can repost public posts and Reels but not private or restricted content.
- Comments on reposts appear as DMs to you.
- You can still share content to your story using Instagram’s “Add post to your story” feature.
- Other reposting methods like manual screenshot reposting or using third-party apps still exist, but the native feature is easier and more authentic.
In summary, Instagram’s new built-in repost button allows seamless resharing of public posts and Reels with optional commentary and a dedicated profile tab for managing reposts. This modern method respects original content permissions and streamlines reposting without requiring external tools or complicated steps.
Technology has transformed social-media platforms like Instagram, with entertainment now easily accessible through the seamless resharing of public posts and Reels using the native repost feature. This new tool, introduced in 2025, allows users to repost content directly in their followers’ feeds, providing an authentic and straightforward method for content dissemination, while respecting original content permissions.
