November 19, 2025
How to See When a Reel Was Posted
Instagram Reels have become one of the fastest-growing content formats on social media. Whether you’re a creator tracking trends, a marketer researching your competitors, or just a casual user curious about when a viral video appeared, knowing when a Reel was posted can be surprisingly useful. But here’s the twist: unlike posts where the date is clearly displayed, Instagram often makes Reel timestamps harder to spot. Sometimes the exact posting time is visible, sometimes only “X days ago” appears, and sometimes it looks like there’s no date at all. In this deep-researched guide, we’ll walk you through every method to
