Is there any way to track someone’s activity on Instagram, like what posts they have liked or commented on? Since Instagram no longer displays this info publicly, I’m wondering if any alternative methods actually work.
Instagram removed the centralised “Following Activity” feed years ago, and that wasn’t cosmetic. It was an architectural decision. Likes and comments still exist, but they are stored as post-level interactions, not as a user-facing activity log. Unless you’re logged into the account, there’s no official aggregation endpoint anymore.
Yes, you can monitor someone’s Instagram activity through Xnspy. It is a great tool for parents, especially if you are curious about your kids’ Instagram activities. The app works in stealth mode, collects data in real-time, and uploads all the data logs to the web dashboard. With screen recorder and keylogger features, you can actually see what the other person is up to on Instagram. All you need to do is install the app once on the target phone, and you can start monitoring remotely.
Also, I am curious, why are you asking for other methods? Did you try talking to that person? Maybe they will get an idea of why you want to see their Instagram activity?
If you are an iOS user, I have bad news for you. On iOS, you’re extremely limited. Apple sandboxes apps tightly:
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No access to Instagram’s local database.
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No background app inspection.
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No notification scraping unless explicitly allowed.
Even monitoring-style apps can’t read Instagram interactions unless the account itself is accessible or notifications reveal something.
Hey, @QuantumServo, I have been in the same situation, wanting to check someone’s Instagram activity, and honestly, Xnspy helped me a lot. The app gives full insights into Instagram activity while being a ghost lol. It actually surprised me, too, but it does the job, so I highly recommend checking out Xnspy. Otherwise, it’s up to you, so do your research.
Since Instagram no longer displays a public activity feed, the only practical way to see someone’s activity is through behavioral patterns.
One common signal is repeated comments under the same accounts. If you consistently notice a person commenting on posts from specific creators or profiles, it usually means they frequently engage with that content.
Another indirect signal comes from frequent appearances in suggested content and interaction timing. If someone regularly likes or comments shortly after another account posts, it suggests a strong feed-ranking relationship or enabled post notifications.
These clues don’t confirm exact actions, but together they offer the closest approximation of Instagram activity that’s still visible without account access.
And if you still can’t get deep insight into someone’s Instagram activity, you can opt for Xnspy.
@QuantumServo, great question, but unfortunately, Instagram shut down the old “Following” activity tab a long time ago, so there’s no native way to view another person’s likes or comments anymore.
However, on iOS, there are essentially two legitimate paths.
The first is using Instagram’s Family Center supervision through Apple’s Family Sharing, which gives parents limited insight, such as time spent on the app, message threads, and general interaction activity. It’s basic, but it’s official and consent-based.
If deeper insight is required, such as visibility into likes, comments, or profile visits, that typically involves an MDM solution (for example, Xnspy) installed on the iPhone. Because iOS enforces strict sandboxing and stable background processes, these setups tend to produce consistent, encrypted logs without heavy battery drain.