A tagged photo you hid isn’t gone. Hiding only takes it off the Tagged tab on your profile; the post stays on the account that posted it, with your tag still on it. To see it again, open the original post, tap your tag, choose Tag options and then Show on my profile.
What you can’t do is see tagged photos that someone else hid from their own profile. Those are only visible on the original posts, if you’re allowed to see the account that posted them.
Show a hidden tagged post on your profile again
- Find the original post. The quickest way is to open the profile of the person who posted it.
- Tap your name tag on the photo or video, or tap the three dots at the top.
- Choose Tag options.
- Tap Show on my profile.
The post goes back to the Tagged tab on your profile.
Hide a tagged post from your profile
- Open your profile and go to the Tagged tab.
- Open the post you want to hide.
- Tap your name tag or the three dots, then Tag options.
- Choose Hide from my profile.
This works for photos, videos and Reels (Instagram Help). The person who tagged you isn’t told, and the post doesn’t change for anyone who sees it on their account.
To hide several at once, go to your profile, tap the menu, open Your activity and then Tags, select the posts and tap Hide. The exact menu names change between app versions.
Remove your tag completely
If you don’t want to be linked to a post at all, remove the tag instead of hiding it: open the post, tap your tag or the three dots, Tag options, then Remove me from post (Instagram Help). Your name disappears from the post and it no longer shows on your profile. This can’t be undone.
Our guide on how to remove a tag on Instagram covers tags on your own posts too.
Approve tags before they appear
If you’d rather decide first, turn on manual approval:
- Go to your profile, tap the menu and open Settings and privacy.
- Under How others can interact with you, open Tags and mentions.
- Turn on Manually approve tags (Instagram Help).
New tags then wait as pending tags until you approve them, and only approved posts appear on your profile. On the same screen you can choose who can tag you at all: everyone, only people you follow, or nobody.
Why you can’t see someone else’s tagged photos
- They hid them. Hidden tagged posts only appear on the original poster’s account.
- The account is private. You can only see the Tagged tab of a private account if you follow it.
- They removed the tag. Then the post isn’t connected to them anymore.
Websites that claim to show hidden or private tagged photos may collect your data or ask for your Instagram login. Avoid them.
FAQ
Does hiding a tagged photo delete it?
No. The post stays on the account that posted it, with your tag. It just doesn’t show on your profile.
Does the person know if I hide their tagged post?
No. Instagram doesn’t notify them.
Can I hide tagged Reels too?
Yes. The same Tag options menu works for Reels.
Where did my tagged photos go?
If you didn’t hide them, the person may have removed your tag or deleted the post. If you turned on manual approval, new tags wait until you approve them.
How do I tag someone else?
See how to tag someone on Instagram, and if it doesn’t work, why you can’t tag someone.