Instagram has continuously introduced new add-ons to improve their customers’ experience. One of their recent add-ons in the past year is Instagram notes. Instagram notes sit above your DMs and can be shared with close friends and followers. However, some Instagram users have complained that Instagram notes are not showing in their accounts.
While Instagram notes are a great add-on to the App, they stay on for only 24 hours. This means, that if a friend or follower shows up on Instagram when the 24 hours have elapsed, they miss your Instagram note.
You may stay logged in all the time but never see the Instagram notes. The space above your DMs is blank and may keep wondering ‘Why can’t I see Instagram notes?’
Here are some tips you can use to ensure your Instagram notes are showing. Let's fix the problem of Instagram notes not showing in simple steps from the comfort of your home. But first, let’s address how to get Instagram notes on your account.
How to get notes on Instagram
Set up and post your bubble of thoughts in Instagram notes in simple steps.
1. Log in to your account and tap the chat Icon in the top right corner.
2. Tap on your profile picture, and a prompt to write your note appears.
3. Type your text there. It could be a catchy phrase, question or idea. It depends on your audience. Use Instagram notes to spark conversations with your followers or friends. If you are on a collaborator's Instagram space, you could get a client while at it. Be smart!
4. When your note is ready, Share it away. There is a sharing tab below the Instagram notes segment, tap it and select your audience. It could be followers whom you follow back or close friends.
5. Hit done then share at the top-right corner. There you go, Your Instagram note is Visible to your chosen audience.
Once your Instagram note is posted, your friends and/or followers can see your notes and engage you. Let’s fix the ‘how to see Instagram notes’ problem.
How To See Notes on Instagram
Your Instagram notes and that of your friends are visible above the chats.
You need to hit the message Icon on the top-right corner of the Instagram home page. Once there, choose the Instagram note from friends and/or followers that you would wish to engage them on.
Why Does My Instagram Not Have Notes?
There are various reasons why you have Instagram notes not showing up issues. Here are some reasons to help ease your burden as you discover the solutions to this issue later in the article.
1. Out-dated Instagram App
2. An Instagram App glitch - Hold on as Instagram resolves the ‘Instagram notes not showing up’ issue.
3. Restriction in your area/country - Countries in the UK, Japan and the USA can access Instagram notes and selected countries in Africa and other continents.
However, if your country is restricted, hold on for a bit until Instagram launches it.
How to Fix Instagram Notes Not Showing
The excitement to try new Instagram features for a content creator can be dampened by the inconvenience of Instagram Notes not showing. However, try these tips one after the other before giving up.
1. Get an Instagram App Update to the Latest Version
If your Instagram notes have disappeared or had your Instagram notes gone unceremoniously, it could be that your App is outdated. Though Google Play Store and iPhone App Store may update your apps in the background, it may not work well for everyone.
A manual update works well and eliminates any doubts.
Head up to the App Store or Play Store, Search for Instagram and click Update. Once the download is complete, launch the Instagram App then check your Instagram notes in your chat icon again. This is one of the easiest ways to restore gone Instagram notes.
2. Re-Install Instagram App
If an App update does not bring Instagram notes back, try logging out of your account and logging in. This helps solve the account authentication problem
Step 1: Visit your profile. Hit the menu on the top right. On the left side of it a sub-menu appears, click on Settings and Privacy.
Step 2: Scroll all the way down and hit log out.
Step 3: Log into your account again on the App. Proceed to the messaging Icon, and your Instagram notes appear.
3. Ditch Instagram Lite
Instagram is Facebook-owned and prioritizes the fully-fledged version of Instagram for add-ons like Instagram notes. Instagram Lite App is designed for phones with limited storage space and so may not support new features.
4. Check Your Internet Connection
Did your internet speed reduce, on mobile data or did you change your provider? Instagram notes need a high-speed network to function. If the internet speed is great, you may try turning on airplane mode on for a second then turn it off.
This resets the internet connections and may help solve the problem. You could restart your phone too and check the notes again. Ensure it is a high-speed internet connection. They should reappear.
5. Switch to A Professional Account
A professional Instagram account offers more features than a personal account. Head to your profile, click on the 3-dot menu, settings and privacy. Scroll down until you see the switch account type.
Check if your Instagram notes are showing. If yes, switch back to your personal account through the same steps. The stories will appear and stay.
6. Clear Instagram Cache
Some of your Instagram history could be corrupt and may affect how the App works, like gone Instagram notes. Clear the cash by Long-pressing the app and head to App info. Click on Storage and Cache then clear cache.
Try again, and see if notes reappear
7. Turn On Activity Status
Head over to your profile, click the three-dot menu then Settings and Privacy. Scroll down, and click on Activity status. Turn it on. Check your Notes.
8. Contact Instagram App Support
If you have tried all these ways and your Instagram notes are not showing, talk to support to help you figure out the problem. Maybe Instagram notes are unavailable in your area. Or, your network connection has issues. Find out from them and find rest.
Instagram Notes Update
Instagram updated Instagram notes feature with an add-on, music tunes. You can add a tune of your choice to engage your audience even more.
To add music to your note:
Create a note, below it, tap the music icon then choose your tune. Tap at the bottom of the screen to choose your audience then share.
Share The News:
Which of these tips fixed your Instagram notes not showing the issue? Comment and let us know on Techy Flavors.
