But there was one issue, i.e., the Influencer Community was not happy with this, because the number of likes they gain is used for online popularity for brand deals and job opportunities. So the Facebook-owned Instagram gave the right to the user, whether they want to hide it or not. Also, Read | How to Hide Your ‘Last Active’ Status on Instagram
2 Ways to Hide ‘Likes Count’ on Instagram and Facebook
Now with the feature being rollout out globally, Facebook and Instagram have decided to leave the decision with the user. If a user wants to hide the likes they can do it, or if they don’t want to, then they can just leave the like count visible just the way it was. If you want to hide it, then we are here to guide you through the process.
1. Hide Likes on Instagram
You can Hide the like count entirely from Instagram, which includes posts created by others as well as your own posts. Here’s how to do it:
Hide Likes on Other’s PostsGo to your Instagram ProfileClick on More OptionsGo to SettingsUnder Privacy, click on PostsEnable the toggle to Hide Likes and View CountsHide Likes on Your PostsHide Likes on New PostsCreate a New PostOn this screen, click on Advanced SettingsEnable the toggle to Hide Likes and View CountsHide Likes on Old PostsGo to an Old Post from your ProfileClick on more optionsTap on Hide Like Count
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2. Hide Likes and Reactions on Facebook
Just like Instagram, Facebook is also allowing the users to “Hide likes and reactions” if they want. This means a user can turn off reactions for posts created by others, as well as their own posts. Here’s how to do it:
Click on More OptionsGo to Settings and PrivacyClick on SettingsUnder News Feed Settings, go to Reaction and CountsEnable both these togglesImage Credits: Facebook
Also, Read | Make Facebook Photos, Videos, Posts Private & Share With Select People Note: The option to hide reaction is coming to Facebook in few weeks, as per the statement issued by Facebook. So these are the two ways you can hide likes and reactions on Facebook and Instagram. Do let us know which way you like to use Facebook and Instagram, with like count or without? Also, Read | Check Instagram Reels Insights to Know Plays, Account Reaches & More
