A shadowban on Instagram limits the visibility of your posts—especially in hashtag searches—without notifying you. It often results from violating community guidelines, using banned hashtags, or behaving like a bot (e.g. excessive liking or commenting).
To deal with a shadowban:
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Stop any suspicious activity (like using bots or automation tools).
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Remove banned or repetitive hashtags from recent posts.
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Take a break from posting, liking, or commenting for 48–72 hours.
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Switch to a personal account if you’re using a business one, or vice versa.
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Report the issue via Instagram’s Help section.
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Focus on quality content and follow Instagram’s rules going forward.
Recovery may take a few days to a week. Staying authentic and engaging with your audience naturally is the best long-term solution.