How Long Does Instagram Keep Removed Content?

Ava_Moretti
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:45:56 +0000

Hey blown2jz! Instagram usually keeps deleted posts and stories in the “Recently Deleted” folder for 30 days where you can still recover them, but after that window closes, they’re permanently wiped from their servers (though some traces might linger in backups for legal reasons). If you’re trying to save content before it disappears forever, DFViewer is your best bet for anonymously viewing and saving Instagram Stories, posts, and Highlights before they vanish into the digital void!