Ever wonder when an Instagram account was created? Maybe you’re curious about your own profile or trying to find out how long someone else has been gramming. Good news—it’s possible! And you don’t have to be a tech wizard to figure it out.
This guide will walk you through simple steps to check account creation dates on Instagram. Let’s dive in!
How to See When Your Instagram Account Was Created
Finding your own join date is super easy. Here’s how to do it:
- Open the Instagram app.
- Go to your profile (tap your picture in the bottom-right corner).
- Tap the three lines (menu icon) in the top-right corner.
- Select Settings and privacy.
- Scroll down and tap About.
- Next, tap Account history.
- You’ll see a list of changes made to your profile. The very first item? That’s when you created your account!
Tip: You can also see username changes, email updates, and more in this section. It’s like a little Instagram diary!
What If You Don’t Have the App?
Using a browser on your computer? Good news—it’s still possible to find your account creation date.
- Go to Instagram.com and log in.
- Click your profile picture in the top-right corner.
- Go to Settings.
- Select Privacy and security.
- Click View Account Data under the Account Data section.
- Look under Account Info. There it is—your account creation date!
Simple, right? Now let’s move on to the tricky part: checking someone else’s account age.
How to Find Out When Someone Else’s Instagram Account Was Created
Instagram doesn’t hand this info out like candy. But there’s still a way. Here’s how:
- Open the Instagram profile of the person you’re curious about.
- Tap the three dots in the top right corner (next to their profile name).
- Tap About This Account.
- Here you’ll see info about the account, including Date Joined.
This feature only appears for accounts with a large following or that do paid promotions. So if the person’s profile is small or private, you might be out of luck.
Pro Tip: If you can’t access “About This Account,” scroll through their oldest posts. That gives a decent clue about when they joined!
Why Should You Care?
Sure, it’s just a join date—but it can be useful!
- Get to know followers: Is it a new fan or a true OG?
- Spot fake accounts: New accounts with tons of followers? Might be suspicious.
- Celebrate milestones: Five years on the ‘Gram? Time to throw a virtual party!
Can You Hide Your Account Creation Date?
Unfortunately, no. Instagram keeps that info tucked away in settings or the “About This Account” section for transparency. There’s no hiding it!
If anyone can access it depends on the type of your account and its visibility. But you, at least, will always be able to check your info.
Final Thoughts
Knowing when an Instagram account was born can be more helpful than you think. Whether you’re checking your own history or doing a little detective work on someone else, now you know what to do.
Go on, take a stroll down memory lane. See how far you’ve come. And maybe send a little thank-you to Past You for hitting that “Sign Up” button.
