The Wix Insta Link button and how to turn it off
Wix adds an "Insta Link" button to your website by default — it's a small icon that lets visitors link directly to your Instagram profile. If you don't want it there, you can remove it in your Wix editor by going to your site settings and turning off the Instagram integration, or by deleting the button element directly from your page.
The button appears because Wix includes social media linking as a built-in feature. It's not malicious or a security issue — it's just a preset that Wix assumes most sites want. Removing it takes less than a minute once you know where to look.
Key Takeaways
- The Insta Link button can be removed by finding it in your Wix editor and deleting it, or by disabling Instagram integration in your site settings.
- If you can't see the button in edit mode, check whether it's hidden on mobile, embedded in a menu, or part of a social media widget.
- Removing the button does not affect your Instagram account or any other part of your site.
- If the button reappears after you delete it, it may be part of a template element that regenerates — in that case, disable the feature in settings instead.
Finding and deleting the Insta Link button directly
Open your Wix editor and go to the page where the button appears. In edit mode, click on the button itself — it should highlight with a blue border. Once selected, press Delete or click the trash icon in the toolbar. The button will be removed from that page only.
If you have the button on multiple pages, you'll need to delete it from each one. If it's part of your site header or footer (which repeats across all pages), deleting it once will remove it everywhere.
Sometimes the button is hard to click because it's small or sits near other elements. Try clicking in the general area where you see it, then use the arrow keys to select nearby objects until the button highlights.
Turning off Instagram integration in your site settings
If deleting the button doesn't work, or if you want to prevent Wix from adding it back, disable Instagram integration in your settings. Click on Settings in the left sidebar of your editor, then go to Connected Accounts or Social. Look for Instagram and toggle it off or disconnect your account.
This approach is more permanent. It tells Wix not to display Instagram features anywhere on your site. If you later want to add an Instagram feed or link back, you can re-enable it from the same menu.
When the button is hidden or part of a menu
The Insta Link button might not be visible on your live site but still appear in your editor. This usually means it's set to show only on mobile, or only on desktop. Click the button in edit mode and look for visibility settings — you'll see options like "Show on mobile" or "Show on desktop." Uncheck the boxes for the devices where you don't want it to appear.
If the button is inside a menu, hamburger icon, or social media widget, you may need to open that container first. Click the menu or widget, then look for the button inside it. Some Wix templates bundle social buttons together, so removing one might require editing the whole group.
What to do if the button keeps coming back
If you delete the button and it reappears after you refresh the page, it's likely part of a template element that Wix regenerates automatically. In this case, go to Settings and disable Instagram integration instead of trying to delete the button itself. This prevents Wix from recreating it.
Another possibility is that the button is embedded in a pre-made section or widget that you copied from Wix's template library. If that's the case, you may need to replace the entire section with a custom one, or edit the widget's settings to remove the Instagram link.
Checking your live site to confirm the change
After you delete the button or change your settings, publish your site and view it in a regular browser window (not the editor). Sometimes changes take a few minutes to appear on the live version. Clear your browser cache if the old button still shows — press Ctrl+Shift+Delete on Windows or Command+Shift+Delete on Mac, then reload the page.
Check both desktop and mobile versions of your site. The button might be hidden on one device type but still visible on the other, depending on your visibility settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does removing the Insta Link button affect my Instagram account?
No. Deleting the button from your website does not change anything on Instagram. Your account remains active and unchanged. The button is just a link on your Wix site — removing it only affects what visitors see on your website.
Can I replace the Insta Link button with my own Instagram link?
Yes. Delete the default button, then add a new one by going to Add > Button in your editor. Set the link destination to your Instagram profile URL (instagram.com/yourprofile). This gives you full control over the button's appearance and placement.
What if I want to keep Instagram linked but hide the button?
You can delete the button without disconnecting your Instagram account. Go to Settings and leave Instagram connected, but simply remove the button element from your pages. This way, you can add Instagram features back later if you change your mind.
Why does Wix add this button automatically?
Wix includes social media buttons as a default feature because most businesses want an easy way for visitors to find them on social platforms. It's not required, and you can remove it without affecting your site's functionality.