To see someone's location on Instagram, here are the main ways you can do so ethically and with respect to privacy:
- Check Location Tags on Posts or Stories: Many users add location tags to their posts or stories. You can tap these location tags to see the place mentioned and other posts from the same location. However, this only works if the user has voluntarily added these tags, and the locations shown might not always be their current or exact location, as they can tag places they visited earlier or popular spots for visibility.
- About This Account Info: On someone's Instagram profile, tap the three dots (menu) in the top right corner and select "About This Account." This shows some info including the country or region where the account is based. This is not precise like a street address but gives a general idea of location.
- Use Instagram's New Location-Sharing Map Feature: As of August 2025, Instagram introduced a map feature where users can voluntarily share their real-time location with selected friends. You can only see someone's location on this map if they have opted to share it with you.
- Business or Public Accounts May Display Location in Bio: Some business accounts or public figures put their location or city in their profile bio, which can give a clue.
- Third-Party Tools: There are third-party Instagram location trackers that analyze public posts with tagged locations, but these tools have limitations. They don't work with private accounts, don't provide real-time tracking, and should be used cautiously considering privacy and legality.
Instagram does not provide a built-in way to track someone's exact real-time GPS location without their consent. Any attempt to track someone's location without permission would be a violation of privacy. In summary, you can view locations only if the user shares these through tags, bio info, or the new map feature. You cannot force or hack location data from Instagram. This summary covers how to see someone's location on Instagram based on public and user- shared information and the recent update on location sharing.
