How to Restore a Reel on Instagram and Troubleshoot Reels Not Showing

Accidentally removed a Reel from your Instagram profile? No need to worry! You can easily restore it with a few simple steps. This guide will help you get your Reel back on your profile grid, and we'll also cover some troubleshooting tips if the Reels option isn't showing up as expected.

Restore a Reel on Instagram

Here are the steps to add a Reel back to your profile grid on Instagram:

Access Your Profile

Open Instagram and tap on your profile picture in the bottom right corner to navigate to your profile.

Access Your Reels

Tap on the Reels tab (the film icon) to view all your Reels.

Find the Reel

Locate the Reel you want to add back to your profile grid.

Share to Profile

Tap on the three dots at the bottom right of the Reel and select “Share to Profile Grid” or a similar option, depending on any recent updates.

Confirm

Follow any prompts to confirm that you want to add the Reel back to your profile grid.

If you don’t see the "Share to Profile Grid" option, it could be due to recent updates or changes in Instagram’s features. In that case, check the help section of Instagram or their support page for the latest guidance.

Troubleshooting Tips for Instagram Reels Not Showing

Several reasons could cause the Reels option not to be showing on Instagram:

1. Update Instagram App

The outdated version of the Instagram app might be one of the reasons why the Reels option is not working. Follow these steps to update your app:

Open the Google Play Store or App Store. Search for "Instagram" and choose the 'Update' button to update your app. Go to the search section on the app and scroll down 4-5 times to see the Reels feature.

2. Report a Problem

If your app is updated and the Reels option is still not showing, you can report the problem to Instagram:

Head over to your Instagram profile. Tap the three horizontal lines (hamburger icon) from the top left corner of the screen. Select the Settings option. Tap on the Help button. Choose the Report a problem option. Type your issue in the given box, for example, "Instagram Reels not working/showing after updating the app." If you need proof for future references, you can take a screenshot of the issue. Click on the submit button. Instagram’s technical team will review and will fix it for you within 48 hours.

3. Sign In/Out Your Instagram Accounts

If you are managing multiple Instagram accounts on the same app, you can try signing out of your account and then signing in to it once again:

Sign out of your account. Sign back in to your account.

4. Uninstall and Reinstall Instagram App

If Reels is not working after trying the above methods, it might be because of a bug in the app. You can try uninstalling and reinstalling the app:

Uninstall the Instagram app. Reinstall the app from the Google Play Store or App Store.

5. Clear Cache

Temporary cache and data can sometimes interfere with the proper functioning of the app. Here's how to clear your cache:

Go to Settings on your Android device. Scroll down and click on Manage Apps. Choose the Instagram app. Hit the Clear Data option. Next, click on Clear Cache or All Data option. Lastly, click on OK to confirm your request and complete the process.

After clearing the cache, wait a bit as the Instagram team will fix it soon for you. Check back later and you should be able to access the Reels feature.

Conclusion

Whether you accidentally removed a Reel or the Reels option isn't showing, these steps should help you resolve the issue. If you continue to experience problems, it might be best to contact Instagram's support team for further assistance.