10 Secret Instagram Tricks You Didn't Know You Should Be Using in 2025

Instagram is full of features that most users don't know about. From customizing your profile with unique fonts to tips for protecting your privacy and creating viral content. We reveal 10 secrets that will change the way you use the app in 2025.

Instagram is much more than just a photo feed. With each update, the Meta platform introduces new tools and tweaks that often go unnoticed by the average user. However, knowing these tricks can completely transform your experience, giving you more control over your privacy, boosting your creativity, and helping you stand out in an increasingly competitive environment.

Below, we reveal 10 hidden Instagram features and tricks you probably didn't know about and should start using right now.

Tips for a Unique and Professional Profile

* Change your bio font: Tired of the default font? You can use online font generators (like IGFonts.io or LingoJam) to type your bio text, copy it with a special font, and paste it into your profile. This gives your presentation a distinctive and professional touch.

* Add line breaks and align your bio: To make your bio less of a monotonous block of text, you can add line breaks and play around with the alignment. The easiest trick is to write your bio in your phone's Notes app, including the spaces and line breaks you want, and then copy and paste it into the Instagram profile editor.

* Add music to your profile: Similar to what you did on older social networks, you can now add a song to your profile to reflect your mood or tastes. Go to Edit Profile > Music and select your favorite song. It will appear below your bio.

Features to Master Stories and Reels

* Hide hashtags in your Stories: To make your Stories look clean without sacrificing the reach they provide, you can "hide" them. Write your hashtags, reduce them to a minimum size, and then cover them with a sticker or GIF. Another technique is to use the eyedropper tool to make the hashtag text the same color as the background, making it invisible to the eye but functional for the algorithm.

* Create a "reveal" effect in your Stories: To generate intrigue, upload an image, use the drawing tool to completely cover it with a solid color, and finally, use the eraser tool to "scratch" and reveal only a portion of the image. It's a very effective way to create anticipation.

* Use your phone as a teleprompter in Reels: Instagram has added a teleprompter feature directly in the Reels editor. You can now type or paste your script and read it while recording, adjusting the speed and size of the text. This reduces the number of takes and improves the flow of your videos.

* Enable gesture reactions in video calls and Stories: If you have an iPhone with iOS 17 or later, you can enable animated reactions (hearts, confetti, fireworks) during an Instagram video call or when recording a Story. Simply make the corresponding hand gesture (a heart, the victory sign, etc.) in front of the camera.

Tips to Protect Your Privacy

* Remove the "Seen" option from direct messages: If you want to read a message without the other person receiving a read receipt, you can turn it off. Go to Settings & Privacy > Messages & Story Replies > Show Read Receipts and turn off the option. This will give you more privacy to respond at your own pace.

* Restrict accounts without blocking them: If you don't want to block someone but want to limit their interaction with you, use the "Restrict" feature. A restricted account won't be able to see if you're online, and their comments on your posts will only be visible to that person unless you approve them. Their direct messages will go to your Requests folder.

* Prevent people from sharing your feed posts to their Stories: If you don't want other people to be able to add your feed posts to their own Stories, you can turn this off. Go to Settings & Privacy > Sharing & Remixes and turn off "Allow sharing to Stories." This gives you more control over where your content appears.

"Instagram is full of little secrets. Mastering them isn't just a matter of aesthetics; it's about taking control of your digital experience and your privacy." – Social media expert.

Mastering these features will allow you not only to have a more attractive profile, but also a more secure and controlled experience on one of the most popular social networks in the world.