How to See Responses on Instagram Questions

You’ve posted an Instagram Story with the Questions sticker, and hopefully, the replies are coming in. However, finding these responses can be a bit tricky if you’re not familiar with where to look. This article will explain how to find, view, and share your audience's responses, both while your Story is live and after it has expired.

First Things First: What Exactly is the Instagram Questions Sticker?

Before we get into finding the responses, let’s quickly discuss the question sticker. It is one of Instagram’s interactive tools you can add to your Stories. When included, you can prompt followers with questions like “Ask me anything,” “What’s your biggest marketing struggle?” or “Tell me your favorite pizza topping.”

When followers see the sticker, they can tap on it and reply. It’s an incredibly effective tool for boosting engagement by encouraging direct interaction, transforming your Story from a broadcast into a conversation.

How to See Responses on an Active Instagram Story (Within 24 Hours)

This is the most common scenario. You’ve posted your Story, it's live, and you're getting notifications about responses. Accessing them is simple once you know how.

Here’s the step-by-step process:

1. Open your Instagram app.
2. Tap on your profile picture in the top-left corner to view your current Story.
3. Navigate to the specific Story slide with the Questions sticker.
4. Swipe up gently from the bottom of the screen. You can also tap the "Activity" viewers list in the bottom-left corner that says something like "Seen by X."

Once you swipe up, the usual analytics screen will appear, showing you who has viewed your story. At the top of this screen, you’ll see a dedicated "Responses" section. Here, Instagram lists each submission you’ve received, showing the responder’s username, profile picture, and answer.

That’s it! You can scroll through the list to read every response in one place.

How to See Responses After Your Story Expires

If you missed the 24-hour window, don’t worry. Instagram automatically saves your Stories (and their engagement data) in your private archive. If the Story Archive feature is enabled (it’s on by default), your responses are safe.

Follow these steps to find old responses:

1. Go to your Instagram profile page.
2. Tap the menu icon (☰) in the top-right corner.
3. Select "Archive."
4. Ensure it says "Stories Archive" at the top. If it doesn’t, just switch it from the dropdown menu.
5. Find the archived Story with the Questions sticker by date.
6. Tap on the Story to open it.
7. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen.

The "Responses" section will be there, just as it was when the Story was live. This is great for reusing content or revisiting past feedback.

How to Share Question Responses to Your Story

Seeing the responses is one thing, but the real benefit comes from sharing and answering them publicly. Sharing a response creates a new Story with the original question as context, building community and showing your audience you're listening.

Sharing a Response (And Protecting Privacy)

Here’s how to do it:

1. Navigate to your list of responses using one of the methods described above.
2. Find a response you want to share and tap on it.
3. A pop-up will appear. Tap the button that says "Share Response."
4. This will open the Instagram Story creator with the response displayed as a sticker.

Instagram automatically makes the response anonymous when you share it. The person's profile picture and username are hidden, so your followers won’t know who asked the question. This encourages users to ask freely.

Customizing Your Shared Response Story

Once the response is in a new Story draft, you have full creative control. You can:

• Type Your Answer: Use the text tool to write your reply directly on the Story.
• Change the Background: Tap the color wheel to set a new background or add a photo/video from your camera roll.
• Move and Resize: Adjust the question sticker by dragging and pinching.
• Add More Stickers: Include GIFs, emojis, polls, or other stickers.
• Record a Video Response: Instead of a static image, record a video of yourself answering the question.

Creative Strategies for Using the Questions Sticker

Now that you know the mechanics, let’s talk strategy. Use this feature beyond "Ask Me Anything" to build your brand effectively.

1. Gather Valuable Feedback

Use the sticker for direct feedback on your products, services, or content. It's a source of genuine insight.

• "What’s one thing you wish our product could do?"
• "What kind of content would be most helpful for you now?"
• "If you could change one thing about our website, what would it be?"

2. Crowdsource Content Ideas

Let your audience contribute to your creative process, ensuring content aligns with their interests.

• "What’s your biggest challenge with [your niche]?"
• "What topic should my next YouTube video cover?"
• "Tell me a common myth about [your industry] to debunk."

3. Drive Informal Market Research

Gain quick, authentic insights into audience preferences, more swiftly than traditional surveys.

• "What do you look for when buying [your product]?"
• "Remote workers: what's your top productivity tool?"
• "What’s the #1 reason you don't [do something related to your business]?"

4. Build Your Community Vibe

Sometimes, it’s not about business. Use fun or personal questions to connect with your followers on a deeper level.

• "What’s the best thing that happened to you this week?"
• "What song are you listening to on repeat right now?"
• "Unpopular opinion: Share one of yours!"

Troubleshooting: Can't See Your Responses?

If you're unable to see your responses, consider these solutions:

• Are you sure you received responses? Sometimes it takes time for replies to appear.
• Update Your App: Check the App Store or Google Play Store for updates.
• Relaunch Instagram: Closing and reopening the app can often fix minor issues.
• Check Your Internet Connection: Ensure a strong Wi-Fi or cellular signal for loading responses.

Final Thoughts

Finding responses to your Instagram Questions sticker is as simple as swiping up on the Story. You can also access them after 24 hours in your Story Archive. This feature is a powerful tool for boosting engagement, and when used strategically, it offers a direct line to your audience for feedback, ideas, and building a stronger community.

Actively using features like the Questions sticker is a fantastic way to spark valuable conversations. As your community grows, managing all the DMs and comments can become overwhelming. That’s why we built a unified inbox at Postbase, centralizing conversations from every connected platform into one organized space. This helps you manage engagement efficiently and ensures you never miss an opportunity to connect with your audience while eliminating the chaos of app-switching.