If you notice a sudden drop in engagement, fewer likes, or your posts don’t appear in hashtag searches, your Instagram account might be banned or shadowbanned. A ban means your account is restricted, either temporarily or permanently, limiting your visibility to others.
To check if your account is banned:
- Search your hashtags: Ask a friend to search for a hashtag you recently used and see if your post appears. If it doesn’t, it could be a sign of shadowban.
- Check engagement: A sharp decrease in likes, comments, or follower growth can indicate restrictions.
- Look for Instagram warnings: Sometimes Instagram sends notifications if your account violates their rules.
For a more accurate and easier way, use IQ Hashtags’ Shadowban tool. It helps you quickly check if your account or specific hashtags are restricted. This tool analyzes your account status and gives you clear results, so you know whether your content is visible or hidden from the wider Instagram community.
Using IQ Hashtags saves you time and helps protect your account from penalties, so you can focus on growing your profile safely.
