How to See Old Instagram Bios [2025]

We all know that a well-crafted Instagram profile can attract many followers and fame. Therefore, frequently adjusting photos, filters, and even Instagram bios is sometimes necessary.

But, what happens when you want to remind yourself of your old Instagram bio text or when you want to reuse some of your previously posted links in your bio?

Instagram stores users' previous bios, and this tutorial will show you how to see your old bios on Instagram in 2022 from Android and iOS.

How to see previous Instagram bios?

Since Instagram has been with us for more than a decade, there have been changes in how users can access their old Instagram bios.

Here are the steps for finding your old Instagram bio.

How to see your old Instagram bios on Android

1. Go to your profile and tap on the ‘Hamburger menu’ in the top right corner of the screen.

2. Select ‘Your activity’.

3. Tap on ‘Account history’.

4. Scroll down to view all the changes you have made to your Instagram account. Under the 'Bio' section, you will find your old bio text and all the previously added links.

How to see your old Instagram bios on iPhone

1. Go to your profile and tap on the ‘Hamburger menu’ in the top right corner of the screen.

2. Select ‘Your activity’.

3. Tap on ‘Account history’.

4. Scroll down to view all the changes you have made to your Instagram account. You will find your bio-history under the 'Bio' section, including the previously added links.

How to see your old Instagram bios on Instagram Web

Update: Instagram no longer allows viewing old bios from the web version. Users will need to use the mobile app to find their old bios.

Here are the steps to check your old Instagram bios from the web.

1. Go to your profile and click on your profile icon located at the top of the page.
2. Select ‘Settings’.

3. From the left-hand menu, select ‘Privacy and security’.

4. Scroll down to the ‘Account-data’ section, and click on ‘View account data’.

5. From the ‘Profile info section’, click on' View all' under ‘Former bio texts’.

That’s it!

You have successfully found your former Instagram bios.

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Can you delete the old Instagram bios?

Unfortunately, Instagram doesn’t allow users to delete their old bios from their profile pages.

So, if you decide to take a trip down memory lane, get ready for all the cringe-worthy Instagram bios you might have posted more than ten years ago.

The only way to delete your old Instagram bios is to delete your Instagram account.

Why won't my bio save on Instagram?

A few users have reported having problems saving their Instagram bios.

In most cases, this is due to a bug or a technical glitch in the app.

Some troubleshooting steps you can try to fix this issue are reinstalling the app or updating it to the newest version.

Another thing to keep in mind is the character limit. Instagram allows up to 150 characters in the bio section, so make sure you are not over the limit.

Wrapping Up

Revisiting your old Instagram bios is possible through both a PC and a mobile device.

The social media platform stores this data in a special corner of the app, which can be valuable for users who are trying to reuse some of their old Instagram quotes or links.

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