What Add Yours does and where to find it
Add Yours is an Instagram feature that lets you respond to someone else's post by adding your own photo, video, or text to a shared collection. When someone posts with Add Yours turned on, you see a sticker or prompt that says "Add yours" — tap it, and your response appears alongside everyone else's in the same post. It's a way to participate without leaving a comment.
Add Yours shows up as a sticker on the original post, usually near the bottom of the image or video. You'll see it labeled clearly as "Add yours" with a small icon. The sticker links to a collection page where all responses stack up in order. Instagram doesn't show Add Yours on every post — only creators who have turned the feature on will have it available.
The feature works on feed posts, Reels, and Stories. On Stories, Add Yours appears as an interactive sticker you can tap to add your own Story response. On feed posts and Reels, tapping the sticker opens a camera or upload screen where you can create your response right then.
Key Takeaways
- Add Yours appears as a sticker on posts and Stories when the creator has turned it on — look for text that says "Add yours" near the bottom of the post.
- Tapping Add Yours opens your camera or photo library so you can record or upload your response, which then appears in a shared collection with other people's answers.
- Your response is visible to anyone viewing that post or Story, so only add content you're comfortable sharing publicly.
- Add Yours only works on posts where the creator has activated the feature — you cannot add yours to every post you see.
- If you don't see Add Yours on a post, the creator either hasn't turned it on or the feature isn't available in your region yet.
How to tap Add Yours and submit your response
Open the post or Story that has the Add Yours sticker. Look for the sticker near the bottom — it will say "Add yours" and may have a small icon next to it. Tap the sticker once.
Instagram will open your camera. You can record a video response, take a photo with your camera, or upload an existing photo or video from your phone's library. Use the icons at the bottom of the screen to switch between these options. Record or select what you want to share, then tap the checkmark or next button to move forward.
Review your response on the next screen. You can add text, stickers, or filters if you want. When you're ready, tap "Share" or "Send" — the exact button depends on whether you're responding to a feed post, Reel, or Story. Your response will now appear in the collection alongside other people's answers.
What happens after you add yours
Once you submit your response, it becomes part of the public collection for that post. Anyone viewing the original post can scroll through all the responses, including yours. Your response stays there as long as the original post exists — if the creator deletes the post, all responses disappear with it.
You can see your own response by going back to the original post and tapping Add Yours again. Your response will be marked or highlighted so you can find it easily in the collection. If you want to remove your response later, you can delete it from the collection view.
Instagram doesn't notify the creator that you specifically added yours — they can only see the total number of responses and browse through them. Your response is public, so anyone with access to the post can see it, including people who don't follow you.
Why you might not see Add Yours on a post
Add Yours only appears when the person posting has turned the feature on. Not every post will have it. If you see a post you want to respond to but there's no Add Yours sticker, the creator simply didn't activate it for that particular post.
In some regions, Instagram is still rolling out Add Yours, so the feature might not be available to you yet even if you have a current version of the app. If you've updated Instagram recently but still don't see Add Yours anywhere, your region may not have access yet. Instagram gradually releases features to different countries over time.
You also won't see Add Yours on posts from accounts you've blocked or that have blocked you. If a creator has restricted who can interact with their posts, Add Yours may not show up for you specifically.
Controlling your own Add Yours responses
If you've added yours to a post and want to remove it, open the original post and tap Add Yours again. Find your response in the collection, tap it, and look for a delete or remove option. Instagram will ask you to confirm before deleting.
You cannot prevent other people from seeing your response once it's posted — it's public as long as the original post exists. If you're uncomfortable with a response you've shared, deleting it is your only option. There's no way to make a response private or visible to only certain people.
If someone else's response to an Add Yours collection bothers you, you can report it to Instagram. Tap the response, look for a menu icon (usually three dots), and select "Report." Instagram will review it against their community guidelines.
Add Yours on Stories versus feed posts
Add Yours works slightly differently on Stories than it does on feed posts and Reels. On a Story with Add Yours, tapping the sticker creates a new Story in your own Story queue that responds to the original. Your Story response appears in your Story, and people who view your Story can see it.
On feed posts and Reels, your response goes into a shared collection that appears on the original post itself. Everyone viewing that post sees all responses together in one place. Feed post responses are more visible to a wider audience because they're attached to the original post permanently.
Story responses disappear after 24 hours (or whenever your Story expires), while feed post responses stay as long as the original post stays up. Choose which type of post to respond to based on how long you want your response to be visible.
Privacy and safety with Add Yours
Remember that Add Yours responses are public. Don't share personal information like your phone number, address, email, or full name in a response unless you're comfortable with strangers seeing it. Treat Add Yours responses the same way you'd treat any public comment — anyone can see it.
If you're responding to a post from someone you don't know, be aware that your response will be visible to that person and to everyone else viewing the post. If the post gets shared or goes viral, your response could reach a much larger audience than you expected.
Instagram's community guidelines apply to Add Yours responses just like they do to comments and posts. Don't use Add Yours to harass, spam, or share content that violates Instagram's rules. Responses that break the guidelines can be reported and removed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I edit my response after I've added it?
No, you cannot edit a response once it's posted. If you want to change what you've shared, you'll need to delete the original response and add a new one. Delete by opening the collection, finding your response, and selecting the delete option.
Will the person who posted see my name when I add mine?
The creator can see all responses in the collection, so they can see your response and your account name. They won't receive a notification that you specifically added yours, but they can browse through responses and see who posted them.
What if I accidentally added the wrong photo or video?
Delete your response and add a new one. Open the original post, tap Add Yours, find your response in the collection, and tap the delete option. Then tap Add Yours again and submit the correct photo or video.
Can I add mine to a post from a private account?
Only if you follow the private account and they've turned on Add Yours for that post. If the account is private and you don't follow them, you won't see their posts at all, so you won't be able to add yours.
Does Add Yours work the same way on the Instagram app and on a computer?
Add Yours works best on the Instagram mobile app. On a computer browser, you can view posts and responses, but you may not be able to add your own response. Use the mobile app for the full Add Yours experience.