How to Find Your Old Instagram Bios
There are times when you would want to revisit your old Instagram bios and see the quotes or fonts you used. While Instagram previously offered a convenient method to view or copy your bio, that is no longer the case. However, there is still a workaround to access your older bio. In this article, we have explained how you can find your old Instagram bios.
How to Find Your Old Instagram Bios (2022)
Check Old Instagram Bios on Mobile (Android & iOS)
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Open the Instagram app andtap on your profile iconfrom the bottom navigation bar to access your Instagram profile. Once you’re on the profile screen,press the hamburger menu(horizontal three lines) at the top-right corner.
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From the pop-up menu,choose “Your activity” and tap on “Account history”to find your Instagram bio. Do note that Instagram previously allowed you to view all your old bios fromSettings -> Security -> Access data -> Former bio texts, but it is no longer available.
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You will now see a historic view of key changes you have made to your account. Browse through the history, andyou will see your old bios under the “Bio” heading.
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While you can no longer copy the text in your Instagram bio, here’s a workaround. Take a screenshot of the bio that includes the text or quote you wish you revisit. Then,head to the Google Lens app(Free, integrated into some camera apps on Android phones) and select the screenshot. This will enable you to easily select the text and copy it.
Note: You will need to use the Google Photos on iOS (Free) to use the Lens feature. Else, you could use theLive Text feature in iOS 15to extract the bio text from the screenshot.
- Finally, head back to the Instagram app. Tap on your profile picture in the bottom navigation bar andselect “Edit Profile”. You can now paste it into Instagram and update your current bio.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I check old Instagram bios on the web?
No, it is no longer possible to view your old Instagram bios from the web version of the Meta-owned social media platform. You will have to use Instagram’s mobile app to check your old bios.
Q: How to delete old Instagram bios?
You can’t delete your old Instagram bios from the company’s database. However, you can always change your current bio to replace the old one in your profile.
Q: How many times can I change my Instagram bio?
There’s no limit to the number of times you can update your Instagram bio. You can change your Instagram bio as often as you prefer.
View Your Previous Instagram Bio Texts
That brings us to the end of our guide on finding old Instagram bios. While the previous implementation for viewing old bios was way more convenient, the new approach works just fine as long as you’re ready to browse through your account history. Meanwhile, if you are looking for more Instagram-related tips, do not forget to check out our articles onhow to avoid Instagram shadowbanandhow to know if someone blocked you on Instagram.
Subin B
Subin writes about consumer tech, software, and security. He secretly misses the headphone jack while pretending he’s better off with the wireless freedom.
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