What is when it says instagram user what does that mean?

When Instagram displays the phrase "Instagram User," it generally means:

  • Lack of identifiable information: The account associated with a specific interaction (like a comment, like, or message) is either deleted or deactivated. Instagram can no longer link the activity to a specific username.

  • Privacy preservation: In some cases, it might be used to protect the privacy of a user if they've chosen to limit their visibility or if there are technical issues preventing Instagram from displaying the correct username.

  • Ghost accounts: These accounts are no longer actively used and are thus represented as "Instagram User" because the account information is stale.