Instagram introduced several features in 2020, designed to curb cyberbullying on the social media platform. The idea of the features - which include the ability to bulk delete comments - is to help people with many followers maintain a "positive environment".

So if you're wondering how to delete multiple comments at once, block several users, or pin positive comments to the top of your post, you're in the right place.

Here is how to bulk delete comments, block multiple users on Instagram and how to pin comments to make sure you're always seeing the good ones, rather than negative ones.

How to delete multiple comments at once on Instagram

Instagram offers the ability to delete up to 25 comments at once. To do this, follow the steps below:

  1. Open the Instagram app
  2. Tap on the post with the comments you want to delete on your profile 
  3. Tap on a comment under the post
  4. Tap on the three dots in the top right corner 
  5. Select 'Manage comments'
  6. Select the comments you want to delete
  7. Tap on 'Delete' at the bottom of your screen

It's worth mentioning you can turn off commenting altogether, and you can also choose certain words or phrases to hide from your posts, stories, reels and live videos.

To do this, follow steps 1-4 above, but rather than selecting 'Manage comments', tap on 'Comment controls'.

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How to control who can tag and mention you on Instagram

Along with being able to delete multiple comments, you can also control who can tag or mention you in a post, comment, caption, or story. It is likely mostly something people with large followings may wish to use, especially if they suffer from frequent online bullying, though that could of course affect anyone.

You can choose between everyone, people you follow, or no one. To do this, follow the steps below:

  1. Open the Instagram app
  2. Tap on the three lines in the top right corner
  3. Tap on Settings
  4. Select Privacy from the list
  5. Tap on Mentions
  6. Choose the option you want

How to block people on Instagram

You can block as many users as you like on Instagram. If you block someone, they won't be notified, but any comments they have posted prior to you blocking them won't be removed. You'll need to do that manually. 

To block someone on Instagram: 

  1. Open the Instagram app
  2. Tap on the three lines in the top right corner of the app
  3. Tap on Settings
  4. Select Privacy from the list 
  5. Tap on Comments
  6. Tap on 'Block comments from'
  7. Type in the people you want to block
  8. Tap on Block next to their name 
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How to pin comments to the top of a post on Instagram

Instagram allows you to pin comments to the top of a post. You can pin three comments, with the idea being it allows you to highlight positive reactions to your content.

To pin comments to the top of a post, follow the steps below: 

  1. Open the Instagram app
  2. Tap on the post on your profile with the comments you want to pin
  3. Tap on a comment under the post
  4. Swipe right to left on a comment you want to pin
  5. Tap on the pin icon
  6. Tap on 'Pin Comment'
  7. The person who made the comment will be notified that you've pinned their comment

Want to know more?

For more Instagram tips and tricks, see our guide here. We've also got a rundown on Instagram Stories tips and tricks in a separate feature.