Instagram
Reviews and Complaints

I can't wait for TikTok's new IG competitor. I had a popular account on IG, but the platform decided to shadowban me for speaking out against a homosexual GAY man who decided to attack me in a comment section.

For me slurring at him being racist I was the one who got flagged and got into trouble. I wasn't banned but I noticed my account was then restricted and no longer showed up in the algorithm. Of course TikTok is no different, but that has never happened to me on that other platform.

So I deleted IG as of Jan 2024 and will never return. Thank you IG for removing freedom of speech, but at the same time letting other people say what they want with no bars held.

When I’m watching a YouTube video and think it’s cool and want to share on instagram I can’t without picking one person to share to. And I can’t find the stupid link button after I’ve copied the link. Why can’t I just hit share and then post and voila! Facebook lets me do it in two easy steps not a million that gets me nowhere like on instagram! You guys really suck!

Every time I enter my debit card or credit card details in Meta/Facebook Pay, a message pop out saying. "Request Not Completed. We noticed something unusual and, for your security, this request couldn't be completed. Please try again later, or visit our Help Center."

I tried using different credit cards, debit cards and even with PayPal but nothing worked.

Yes, I had to contact the Meta/Facebook Support team hundreds of times through live chat and email but I keep getting the same generic responses such as “contact our Meta ads manager support team and they will help resolve your Meta/Facebook Pay issue”. but I had contacted them multiple times then I have patiently waited for almost a year and Meta/Facebook Support has completely ignored me and never helped resolve my Meta/Facebook Pay issue.

To whom this may concern, please respond to this email.

I have been wrongly suspended on Instagram due to myself cleaning out my following list. It has been compromised however I cannot log back into my account anymore as it is requiring me to update my password as I do NOT know my original password to begin with or otherwise it has been changed by a hacker

I've tried to reach out for help via instagram support but they are uncontactable and kept getting sent back to the same links that don't help solve any issue!

Or otherwise links are broken 😡

This is completely unacceptable and I want to actually contact someone instead of another automated message I keep on getting.

I have screenshots to further prove what had went wrong when trying to regain access to my account otherwise I want them deactivated!

Instagram allows racial/verbal abuse ! Allows people to be racially abused, then when you retaliate, all of a sudden, it's against the community guidelines ?! That's outrageous ! Make's me think you lot are racist aswell. You block and remove all the rest of the comment's,.but allow racism. All sensitive comments should be flagged and removed, but you remove the response instead ?!

I've been using Instagram for a few years now, and I have to say, it's not my favorite social media platform. Sure, it's great for sharing photos and keeping up with friends, but the whole "Instagram marketing" thing is a bit ridiculous.

It seems like the only way to get a lot of followers on Instagram is to be a hot girl who travels the world. I mean, seriously, have you seen some of these profiles? It's like they're all clones of each other. And don't even get me started on the people who pay for followers. It's just not social, you know?

I have around 400 followers on Instagram, which is fine, but I have thousands on other social media platforms. It's like Instagram is rigged based on revenue or something. The people who pay for followers keep contacting me and offering to sell me followers. It's so annoying. I get messages from these "Instagram marketing" people every day, telling me I should be friends with this person or that person. But why? Because they paid for it.

Overall, I like Instagram, but compared to Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and others, it's definitely the worst. I mean, just look at this message I got from an "Instagrammer." It's clearly a paid message, and it's just sad.

But hey, if you're into the whole "Instagram marketing" thing, go for it. Just don't expect me to follow you.

The ads on Instagram are not up to par. I tried to run my ad in multiple countries, but the analytics showed that all the impressions came from just one country. Instagram decides which country your ad will be shown in, and you have no say in the matter. I'm not even sure if Instagram is targeting the right audience based on their interests. If your ad doesn't get enough clicks or meet your advertising goal, Instagram doesn't seem to care. There's only a survey at the end of the advertising process, and no one follows up with you if there's a problem.

I decided to stop advertising on Instagram when they charged me for an ad that I had paused. They claimed it was because of some issue with my ad spending limit, but I checked my account and there was no limit set that would have prevented my ad from running. Why should I be charged for an ad that wasn't even shown to anyone? And of course, there's no way to complain or get any kind of customer service.

It's clear that Instagram doesn't care about customer satisfaction. If something goes wrong, you're on your own. It's a shame because Instagram has so much potential, but their advertising system needs a lot of work.

Are you a Liberal? If so, Instagram is the perfect place for you! However, if you have any other political opinions, be warned that your account may be deleted. It's not just political opinions that can get your account taken down, though. Innocent accounts can be reported and taken down easily. All it takes is for someone to spam report an account they slightly dislike, and boom, it's gone.

If your account does get taken down, be prepared for a long and frustrating process to get it back. You'll have to spend hours talking to Instagram support, and even then, there's no guarantee that you'll be able to recover your account. In fact, you may even be banned from creating or logging into any accounts.

I've had 8 of my political accounts taken down by people who simply dislike them. I've also had people raid my account by getting others to spam it. It's a frustrating experience, to say the least.

In fact, I even got an account taken down that had 27k followers (@pro. Choice) just to see if I could. They did eventually get their account back, but it took 1-2 weeks.

In summary, Instagram has terrible support and staff, and you can be deleted and punished even if you haven't broken any rules. So, if you're thinking about joining Instagram, be prepared for a bumpy ride.

Instagram is a social media platform that has been around for a while now. It has a lot of users who use it to share their photos and videos with their friends and followers. However, the platform has some issues that need to be addressed.

One of the biggest issues with Instagram is its customer support. It is almost impossible to get in touch with a human being to address any concerns or issues. I have tried several times to type out a concern, but nobody ever got back to me, even years later.

Another issue with Instagram is its algorithm. It randomly kicks women off the platform for posting anything that is less than a t-shirt and shorts. If you post a bikini, Instagram will think you're selling STD's. If you're a nude artist, model, or photographer, Instagram will ban you with no warning, despite it being art. They think everything that isn't rated E is the devil.

It would be great if Instagram could make accounts not 18 and up, unable to see those who verify 18 and up, and stop punishing their own users who keep people online and viewing for being themselves. The shadowban is a real issue, and it's frustrating to lose accounts with several followers that I worked hard for because of their algorithm thinking my nude photography is prostitution or something.

In conclusion, Instagram needs to get its act together. The platform has a lot of potential, but it needs to address its customer support and algorithm issues. I honestly hate this whole app and site, and I hope they can fix these issues soon.

I gotta say, Instagram ain't all it's cracked up to be. As a small business owner, I was doing pretty good on my own, gaining followers and promoting my art on the platform. But then, out of nowhere, I started getting these messages from Instagram saying I was doing too much and they wanted to limit my actions. They accused me of using some other service to gain followers, which is just plain wrong. I do everything myself, and I'm just trying to get my business off the ground.

So I went to the help page to see what was going on, and they had this video about how Instagram can help businesses connect with customers. What a joke! They're doing everything they can to prevent me from gaining followers and promoting my business. It's really frustrating, and I don't know how much longer I can keep using this tool.

Every day, I'm only allowed to get a handful of new followers, and they won't let me delete people who aren't interested in my business. It's like they want me to fail! But I'm not giving up. I create and sell art on Etsy, and I donate the proceeds to animal rescues. It's a cause I'm passionate about, and I'm not going to let Instagram stop me from making a difference.

Overall, I'd say Instagram is a pretty disappointing platform for small businesses. They claim to be all about helping businesses connect with customers, but in reality, they're just hindering our progress. If you're a small business owner looking to promote your brand, I'd recommend looking elsewhere.

Instagram is a social media platform that has been around for a while now. If you're thinking of using it to advertise your business, you might want to think twice. I've been using Instagram for advertising for over a year now, and I've spent a lot of money on it. But I've come to realize that paying for advertising doesn't necessarily bring people to your storefront.

One of the biggest issues I've had with Instagram is trying to resolve issues with them. It's almost impossible to get any help from them. I've been trying to get an issue resolved for several months now, but they don't respond to help requests. It's frustrating, to say the least.

Another issue I've noticed is that the number of followers you have directly affects the outcome of your advertising. If you have more followers, your advertising will be targeted to more people. But even though I get dozens of new followers each week, my numbers stay the same. It's like I'm stuck in a rut.

I tried harassing Instagram through their bug reporting system a few weeks ago, and it actually worked. My number of followers finally increased by 5 followers. But then it stopped again. Now my reports won't go through, and I just get an error message. It's like they're ignoring me.

I bet they'll get a hold of me when they can't collect what I owe for advertising. It's not free! I pay for services for my business. I can't wait for the class action lawsuit. I'm opting out and suing!

In conclusion, Instagram might not be the best platform for advertising your business. It's hard to get any help from them, and the number of followers you have directly affects the outcome of your advertising. If you're thinking of using Instagram for advertising, you might want to think twice.

Instagram, man, it's like, really messing with businesses, you know? Like, it's killing the vibe of this awesome platform because it's stopping us from sharing viral content! And if you can't share stuff without getting your account blocked, then what's the point of even being on this social media, you feel me? It's so easy for anyone to just send a copyright infringement report and Instagram will believe them and block you in a hot second!

And like, what's up with this whole thing where even if you credit the source, you're still violating rights? That's how Facebook died, man. They don't show anything organically anymore, just paid ads. And Instagram is heading in that direction too. Shame on them for killing such a great platform. I hope some other platform comes along soon with a better vision for sharing content.

My account, @putonapron, got blocked after just four reports from some crazy bakers that I credited in my post. Four reports and you're donezo. My 125K account disappeared in seconds, and all I got was a notice saying my account was deactivated. Like, what the heck, Instagram?

Honestly, this platform is just stupid and absolutely useless. It doesn't even sell your products well, it's just a fast-scrolling feed. If you want to sell stuff, use Pinterest or sell on Amazon. Don't waste your time with Instagram.

OK, I got to be fair.
There are millions of, let's call them Kids (to avoid some sexual discrimination ban) who want to show themselves off, or the food they eat, or the cloth they wear, or the... whatever and, for them, Instagram is the perfect show off tool.

For me?

I can't stand AII (yes, that's 2 'I' instead of only one but you are smart enough to figure what the second 'I' stands for).

I tried to post a "Free Food Tasting" event and was instantly 'BANNED" by Instagram's AI algorithm... whatever, telling me I went against their community guidelines by posting anything graphic violence, sexual activity and hate speech.

Really? Posting a free food tasting event is considered THAT?

Don't you just LOVE artificial intelligent idiocy? You gotta love it.

The I complaint 3 times.

Then Instagram changed their mind. Now they tell I posted the same too many times.

I got 7,... that's S E V E N posts on my f88king Instagram account and not one post is about a free food tasting, NOT 1!

So, Instagram, go and Fu8k yourself!

No, I don't post a photo publicly so other 888 can fu8k with me. Anyone interested to see some proof, just contact me and I will provide proof.

I used to be a big fan of Instagram, but now I'm not so sure. Recently, my account got hacked and it's been a nightmare ever since. I've tried reaching out to Instagram for help, but they haven't been very responsive. My account is now being used to promote the selling of sex and spamming all my friends with half-naked pictures of women. It's disgusting and I don't know how it happened.

Not only have I lost access to my account, but I've also lost all my pictures, including ones of my family. I've called and emailed Instagram dozens of times, but they haven't done anything to help me. It's frustrating because many of my friends have blocked and reported the account, but nothing has been done.

When I called Instagram, I was redirected to someone out of the country who barely spoke English. They didn't even take down my account information before saying they would fix it and hanging up. It's a joke!

As a parent, I wouldn't let my kids use Instagram because they don't protect their users. They don't care about people promoting pornographic material and they don't have a viable help line or email to report these types of pictures. It's important to protect our kids from this kind of exposure.

Overall, I'm very disappointed in Instagram and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. It's not worth the risk of having your account hacked and dealing with their terrible customer service.

Instagram used to be a great platform for sharing pictures and connecting with friends, but ever since Facebook bought it, things have gone downhill. The algorithm that Instagram uses is more harmful than helpful, especially for users with small accounts. It seems like Instagram only promotes mainstream content and buries non-mainstream content, which is frustrating for people who are trying to get their voices heard. It's like Instagram is trying to dictate what people can and cannot see, which is not fair.

The tech support for Instagram is also very low quality, which is surprising considering how popular the app is. Their policies don't make sense, and they don't seem to be innovating anything. It's like Mark Zuckerberg and his crew just steal ideas from other apps and add them to Instagram. Reels came from TikTok, Stories came from Snap Chat, IG Shop came from Amazon/Ebay, IGTV came from Youtube, IG Livestream came from whatever the app it came from. It's like Instagram is trying to be everything at once, which makes the app very bloated.

What's even worse is that Instagram seems to embrace materialism, narcissism, and other negative things. It's like they don't care about their customers or improving their product. All they care about is making profits and screwing over their users who are not famous or anything like that. It's a shame because Instagram used to be a great app, but now it just feels like a negative place to be.

We are a minor hockey association that's volunteers are being attacked on instagram by a small parent group who have weaponized racism to get what they want. They have been posting lies, defaming our association and its volunteers. They tag, threaten and harass our executive daily with multiple posts. We have contacted the police about what they are doing as well as had several people report the accounts and posts but instagram has done nothing about them. We have been in contact with a lawyer as we want to know who the users of these accounts and then we want instagram to shut these accounts down immediately. @surreyhockeymatters, @surib88 and @SMHAwatchdog.

It is absolutely ridiculous the instagram has received multiple reports and done nothing about their own bullying and harassment policies.

Good afternoon,

Thank you very much for trying to help me. My Instagram account has been disabled since December 28th, 2022 for unknown reasons and without any warning or explanation. I did only share content about the animated show "Miraculous - Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir".

What I've tried so far to get in touch with Instagram/to get my Instagram account back:

- I've submitted multiple appeals to review my request but I have not received any responses even through it's been almost four months since my account has been disabled/since I've submitted my first appeal.

- I've sent emails to Instagram to let them know about my issue but they have not replied to any of them.

- I've reported the deactivation of my account to Instagram via the "Report a problem" function in the Instagram App.

- I've been in contact with the Facebook Business Support to talk to representatives from Facebook to help me with my issue but they couldn't help me either.

- I've tried to contact Instagram via Facebook, Twitter, LinkIn and other social media platforms but they have not replied to any of my messages.

- I've been looking for solutions on Google and YouTube but I could not find any helpful results.

To summarize my issue, I want to submit this complaint against Instagram due to the fact that they disabled my account for no reason and without any warning or explanation. Further, they do not respond to any of my communication attempts. This procedure is illegal and against the law. That's the reason why I wanted to turn to you. I kindly ask you to help me getting in touch with Instagram to resolve my issue.

I am looking forward to hearing from you. Please let me know if you need more information. Take care and stay safe!

Yours faithfully,

Maximilian Schuessler

My 6year old photography page was hacked at first by someone who impersonated my friend, Instagram then disabled it about 3months ago, I sent appeal emails to them but was only getting automated replies. Just got it back about 2weeks ago, my colleague at work recommended this techguy on Instagram @ stedtech11 , his email stedcodes @gmail. com. he was very helpful. Instagram need real humans to attend to our appeal mails.

Dear Complaints Board

It was on the 20th November 2022 when INSTAGRAM illegally logged my personal PAGE. My Instagram page @beverlyanpurple was a personal page, On my last post I was celebrating my new handbag, I posted a video of it then I tagged a Gucci page account, then I was logged out of instagram without a warning. And I now think I was logged out of instagram because I tagged a Gucci page. I lost my whole page without a warning because I tagged a Gucci page. I’ve been trying to appeal with instagram but I haven’t gotten my page back. I love and respect Instagram but I decided to bring this matter to the Complaints Board team because I know I illegally lost my page.. I’ve tried to appeal with instagram. Kindly see the attached pictures of me, On my instagram page it was only pictures of me dressed fashion wise because I love clothes, I did nothing wrong.

Regards

Beverly Anpurple