How To Search Reels On Instagram?

If you want to learn how to search reels on Instagram, then keep reading.

Instagram doesn’t have a search bar in the reels section, which might mislead you into believing that you can’t search for specific reels on Instagram. However, using the explore page, you can find Instagram reels by searching for hashtags, audio, effects, and account names.

Here’s how you can search for Instagram reels:

How To Search For Reels On Instagram?

As there is no separate search mechanism for the reels section, many people think you cannot look for a reel on Instagram. However, if you know what the reel is about or the audio used in the reel, then there is a chance that you can view the reel once again.

For example: If you know the reel was about underrated Google websites, you can search this term in the search bar. All the related hashtags will then appear. Then, you have to select the right hashtag and look for the reel on the hashtag explore page.

By Hashtags

Hashtags are a great way to locate posts, reels, and accounts on social media. If you want to search a reel on best friends, then all you have to do is search #bestfriends on the explore page of Instagram. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you find any reel on Instagram using hashtags:

• Open Instagram app
• Tap on the magnifying glass icon
• Head to the search box at the top
• Type best friends

• Tap on Tags
• Choose a hashtag that you think is more relatable to the kind of reel you are looking for
• Then, tap on Reels

You will find all the reels that have used the hashtag you searched for here.

By Audio

You can also search Instagram reels by audio. So if you remember the audio of the reel you are searching for, you can find it easily on Instagram. Just search the audio name in the search bar, and all the reels with this audio will be listed.

• Open Instagram
• Go to explore page
• Search the audio/song name
• Tap on the Audio section

• Here all the audio related to your query will appear. Tap on the right one.

You will find all the reels that are made with audio. Go through the extensive list to find the reel you are searching for.

By Location

If you are looking for a reel made in a specific location, then you can use the location search on Instagram. This filter works by looking into all the posts and reels that have specified their posts’ locations. If the reel you are searching for hasn’t used the “Add location” feature while posting on Instagram, it won’t appear in the location search results. Here’s how you can find an IG reel using location:

• Open Instagram
• Go to explore page
• Put the location in the search bar
• Tap on Places

• Select the right place from the list

Once you land on the result page for the location,  you will see all the posts, stories, and reels from the site. First, find the reel on the page.

By Account Name

If you remember the account from which the reel was posted, it becomes very easy to find the reel on Instagram. First, you must search the account’s name, go to the reels section, and look for that specific reel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How to find reels you’ve watched on Instagram?

You can find reels you have previously watched by audio, location, accounts, and hashtags.

Q2. How to search for a specific reel on Instagram?

To search for a specific reel on Instagram, you need to remember the audio of the reel and search reels by audio. Then from the list, you can pick out the specific reel easily.

Q3. How to find Reels on Instagram you liked?

To find the reels on Instagram you liked, follow these steps:

• Go to your profile on Instagram
• Tap on the hamburger icon at the top right corner
• Tap on “Your activity.”
• Under the display section, select “interactions.”
• Then tap on Likes

Q4. Where is my saved reel?

All your saved reels can be found in the saved section on your profile page.

• Go to your profile on Instagram
• Tap on the hamburger icon at the top right corner
• Then select ‘Saved.’
• Then select All posts.
• Tap on the reels icon

Here you will find all your saved reels on Instagram.

Q5. Where are draft reels saved in Instagram?

The draft reels are saved in your reels section. Just tap on the reels icon on your Instagram profile page. Then click on “Your Drafts.”

Conclusion

Searching for a specific reel you watched on Instagram earlier is a tedious task that often leads to disappointment as you have to look through hundreds of reels to get to that one reel. However, if you liked or saved the reel when you first watched it, then it’s very easy to find it again on Instagram. You can easily find them in the saved posts and posts you’ve liked. It will take you a ton of time and effort to search for reels on Instagram in the future. So next time you find a reel on Instagram fascinating hit the like button or tap on the save icon.