I still remember the day I stumbled on this hilarious, perfectly worded comment under a meme post on Instagram. It was witty, sharp, and honestly summed up the entire mood of the conversation. Naturally, I wanted to copy it and send it to my friends in our group chat. But when I tapped and held on the comment… nothing. No options. No popup. Just frustration.
As someone who uses Instagram constantly, whether it’s for work, research, or mindless scrolling, I found this one issue incredibly annoying. How could one of the world’s most popular social media apps not allow a simple copy comment feature?
So I went down the rabbit hole. Tried different methods on my iPhone, Android, and even my Pixel device. What I discovered along the way actually made life easier and might help you too if you’ve ever faced this.
I Tried Copying Comments on iPhone and Here’s What Actually Works
I use my iPhone daily, so naturally, this was my first test. Instagram doesn’t offer a direct copy function for comments, which feels limiting. But here’s the trick I use now:
- Open the Instagram post and go to the comment you love
- Press the power and volume down buttons to take a screenshot
- Go to the Photos app, tap and hold to select the comment text
- When the popup appears, hit Copy
Boom. It’s in your clipboard, ready to paste anywhere from Notes to DMs.
What I love about this method is that it feels like a little hack. It’s not fancy, but it works. The downside? It’s not always perfect for longer comment threads or tiny fonts.
Copying Comments on Android Was Surprisingly Easier
Now, on my Android phone (I use it mostly for testing apps), the process is even smoother if you’re using Google Lens.
Here’s what I do:
- Open the Instagram post and go to the comment
- Take a screenshot
- Open Google Lens
- Highlight the comment, then tap Copy Text
The integration between screenshot and Google Lens is super useful. It saves time and just feels more intuitive than messing around with the Photos app. This method made me wish iPhones had something this native and easy.
Pixel Phone Users, You’ll Love This Built-In Shortcut
I was honestly surprised how seamless copying Instagram comments felt on a Pixel phone. If you’re using one, here’s a clever workaround:
- Keep the Instagram app open on the comment
- Swipe up with steady pressure to bring up recent apps
- Long-press the comment in the preview window
- Tap Copy from the popup that appears
It’s weirdly satisfying. Like using a cheat code nobody talks about. I don’t even need an extra app. This native experience is one of the reasons I still love testing things on Pixel.
Desktop Copying Is Simple but Not Always Ideal
Of course, using Instagram on desktop makes things a bit more straightforward:
- Go to the post and open the comments section
- Use your mouse cursor to highlight the comment
- Press CTRL+C (Windows) or CMD+C (Mac)
That’s it. Clipboard magic. But it feels clunky. Instagram’s desktop experience is still not optimized for things like managing comments or quick sharing. You can’t always get to the right comment thread quickly, especially on posts with thousands of replies.
But Why Is It So Hard in the First Place?
Here’s the thing: Instagram doesn’t allow copying comments natively probably to prevent spam, over-sharing, or comment farming. And while I get it, it still feels like a frustrating limitation especially if you’re trying to reference something insightful or use a comment for research or content inspiration.
There are so many legit reasons someone might want to copy and paste an IG comment whether you’re collecting reactions, building content ideas, or just saving funny lines to share later.
My Final Thoughts and Why I Still Love These Hacks
Even though I hate that Instagram doesn’t just include a copy button, I’ve found that these little workarounds get the job done. Whether I’m on iPhone, Android, Pixel, or desktop, I now know how to copy Instagram comments easily.
I still regret not saving some golden comments from years back just because I didn’t know how. Don’t make that mistake.
If you’re a tech-savvy person like me who values real-world solutions, I highly recommend giving these a try. And hey, maybe someday Instagram will finally let us copy text like it’s 2025.
Until then, these hacks? Lifesavers.
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