Instagram launches 15 minutes comment edit feature for posts

Technology Apr 09, 2026

Instagram just rolled out a long-awaited feature: you can now edit your comments on posts, but only within 15 minutes of posting.
No more deleting and rewriting just to fix a small mistake, finally!

Edited comments marked amid Meta pressure

Your comment will show it's been edited, but old versions won't be visible.
This update comes as Instagram's parent company Meta faces pressure over teen safety and app addiction concerns, so it's part of a bigger push for user-friendly changes.