Want to reminisce or just simply curious what your old usernames on Instagram are? Let's walk down the memory lane with this straightforward process!
How To Check Your Own Old Instagram Usernames
On Mobile:
From your Instagram Account, tap the three horizontal lines at the top right corner to go to Settings and Activity.
Tap Your Activity under How you use Instagram.
Tap Account History.
Tap Update type to filter by Username then click Apply.
You will then see your username history and the year of when it was changed.
On Instagram Web:
Click the three horizontal lines at the bottom left then tap Your Activity.
Click Account History.
The downside when using Instagram Web is not being able to filter by type. It will only allow you to filter by date.
How To Check Other Accounts' Old Instagram Usernames
Checking another Instagram Account's former usernames is impossible. However, you can view the number of times an Instagram Account has changed its username under Former Usernames.
Go to another Instagram user's account.
Tap the three dot menu icon at the top right corner then click About this account.
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If you do not see former usernames on their About this Account section, it means that they never did any username changes.
Tip: The closest thing you can do if you want to check someone else's previous username is to scroll through their posts and check the comments section.
Look for any comment thread that replied directly to the Instagram account owner's comment. A direct reply will include their Instagram username. If that username is different from their current one, it indicates that the tagged username was one of their previous usernames.
How To Change Your Instagram Account's Username
On Mobile:
Go to your Account then tap Edit Profile beside your profile picture.
Tap Username then enter the desired username then Tap Done.
On Web:
Click the three horizontal lines at the bottom then click Settings.
Click See More in Accounts Center.
Click Profiles then Username.
Enter your desired username and click Done.
Reasons Why Instagram Users Change Their Username
New Brand Identity
Changing Instagram username is a common step in rebranding process. Some people change their username after an issue and want a new online identity while some people do it in attempt to gain more traction by incorporating a more relevant keyword to their Instagram username.
Personal Reasons
Some people change their usernames when they want to reduce their Instagram presence and have more privacy. This also often includes changing their account privacy to private.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can other people use my past usernames?
Yes, a certain username can be used by anyone as long as it is available.
How many times can I change my Instagram username?
There's no strict limit on how many times you can change your Instagram username. However, it's important to consider that frequent username changes can lead to a decline in Instagram engagement.
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