To see people's location on Instagram, here are the main legitimate ways:
- Check "About This Account" Info:
- Go to the person's Instagram profile.
- Tap the three dots in the top right corner.
- Select "About This Account."
- Here you may see the country or region where the account is based, if the user has allowed this information to be shown.
- Look for Location Tags in Posts or Stories:
- Browse through the user's posts or stories.
- Users sometimes tag specific locations (a city, business, or venue).
- These tagged locations can give you clues about where they are or have been.
- New Instagram Map Feature (2025):
- Instagram has introduced a map feature that allows users to share their real-time location with selected friends.
- This feature is opt-in, so users must choose to share their location.
- You can view shared locations on a map if the user has enabled this to be shared with you.
- Location updates when the user is active or returns to the app.
- Direct Messaging Location Sharing:
- People can share their location specifically in Instagram Direct Messages with friends.
- Check the chat for a "View location" option if they have shared it.
Important notes:
- Instagram does not provide direct access to someone's exact real-time location unless they share it.
- For privacy reasons, many users either do not share location or restrict it to close friends.
- Business accounts may list a location in their bio.
- The "About This Account" info shows general location (country/region) but not precise details like street or address.
In summary, you can find location info on Instagram through "About This Account" for general region info, looking at location tags on posts or stories, and if the user has enabled the new map sharing feature or shared location in direct messages.
