How to See All the Reels Your Girlfriend Has Liked on Instagram
Unfortunately, Instagram doesn't allow you to directly see all the reels another person has liked — even your girlfriend's. Each user's liked content is completely private, and only they can view their own activity history. However, there are legitimate ways to monitor her Instagram activity if you're concerned about relationship trust or suspicious behavior, including SnoopInsta, which tracks public following behavior and provides real-time alerts.
- Private activity: Liked reels are 100% hidden from other users on Instagram
- SnoopInsta tracking: Real-time alerts on follow/unfollow activity across multiple accounts
- Privacy-first monitoring: Works without detection; tracks 23K+ suspicious partner accounts
Why You Can't See Someone Else's Liked Reels on Instagram
Instagram's privacy architecture explicitly prevents users from seeing what content others have liked. This is one of the platform's core privacy features. According to Android Authority, "No, only you can see the complete list of all the reels you have liked on Instagram." This privacy protection applies to everyone, regardless of your relationship to them.
When you like a reel on Instagram, your username may appear on the content creator's view of who liked it, but the reel itself remains hidden from your girlfriend's activity history visible to others. Even if someone visits her profile, they cannot access a chronological list of her liked content.
This privacy limitation extends to:
- Liked posts and reels
- Saved collections
- Story views
- Direct message activity (unless she shares it)
Instagram only allows you to see your own liked reels through "Your Activity," making it impossible to access someone else's engagement history through the official platform.
What Instagram Activity You CAN Monitor Legitimately
While liked reels are private, there's plenty of public Instagram activity you can track legitimately without any special tools — and for monitoring that requires alerts, SnoopInsta fills the gap. Here's what's visible:
| Activity Type | Visibility | Can Track with SnoopInsta |
|---|---|---|
| Who they follow | Public (visible on their profile) | Yes — real-time alerts |
| Unfollows | You notice manually | Yes — instant notification |
| Who follows them | Partially visible (if not private account) | Yes — chronological tracking |
| Story views | Only visible to story poster if they check | Limited visibility |
| Liked reels/posts | Private — not visible to anyone | Not trackable (Instagram restriction) |
| Messages sent | Private | Not trackable (privacy law) |
The most actionable insight for relationship concerns is following behavior. If your girlfriend is following suspicious accounts, unfollowing people without explanation, or suddenly following strangers at odd hours, these are red flags that SnoopInsta can alert you to in real-time.
How to See Your Own Liked Reels (For Reference)
If you want to review your own liked content for comparison or to understand how Instagram tracks this data, here's how:
On Mobile (iOS & Android)
- Open Instagram and tap your Profile icon (bottom right)
- Tap the Hamburger menu (three lines, top right)
- Select Your Activity
- Tap Likes
- Optional: Tap "All Content Types" and filter to show only Reels
You'll see your entire reel engagement history sorted newest to oldest. According to Gadget Hacks, you can also sort by date range (last week, month, year, or custom dates) and filter by creator.
On Desktop (Instagram.com)
- Click your Profile icon
- Select More (three dots) at the bottom left
- Choose Your Activity
Note: The web version doesn't allow filtering by reel type, so you'll see all liked content mixed together.
The Real Solution: Monitor Her Following Activity with SnoopInsta
If you're worried about your girlfriend's Instagram behavior — whether it's suspicious late-night following, new accounts that seem inappropriate, or sudden unfollows — the real issue isn't her liked reels. It's her following activity, which you can legitimately monitor.
SnoopInsta is designed exactly for this concern. Instead of trying to hack into private data (which is illegal), SnoopInsta monitors her public following behavior and sends you real-time alerts when she:
- Follows a new account
- Unfollows someone without explanation
- Engages with specific types of accounts
- Changes her following patterns at suspicious times
Why SnoopInsta Works Better Than Manual Monitoring
Time-saving: You don't need to constantly check her profile and scroll through her following list. Instead, you get chronological alerts delivered to your email, so nothing suspicious passes unnoticed.
Historical tracking: SnoopInsta keeps a complete record of who she followed and when, making it easy to spot patterns or sudden changes in her behavior. Manual checking means you'll miss the gaps.
Multiple account monitoring: If you're concerned about more than one person, SnoopInsta tracks up to multiple accounts simultaneously — perfect for dating scenarios or when you need to monitor both a partner and suspicious "friends."
Privacy-first detection: SnoopInsta works completely undetected. She won't see any notifications, and your monitoring remains confidential. As SnoopInsta emphasizes, the platform is 100% private — no detection, no traces.
Real user results: SnoopInsta has tracked 23K+ suspicious partner accounts, with proven success stories from users like Hannah (F23), who caught her partner's infidelity by spotting his sudden following of random women at 2 AM, and Andrew (M35), who uses the app for safer online dating.
Understanding Instagram's Privacy Features
Instagram's decision to hide liked content from others is intentional. According to London Daily News, this privacy layer protects users from judgment and unwanted commentary on their content preferences. It also prevents harassment — creators can see who liked their content, but followers can't see each other's engagement, reducing drama and competition.
For your girlfriend specifically, this means:
- Her liked reels are completely invisible to you, her followers, and anyone else on Instagram
- Even Instagram doesn't publicly display this data in her profile analytics
- The only way to access this data would be through her personal account (which would require her password — illegal if obtained without consent)
Trying to find workarounds or third-party apps claiming to show "hidden likes" is both futile and potentially illegal, depending on the method used.
FAQ: Tracking Instagram Activity in Relationships
Can I see what reels my girlfriend likes if I'm following her?
No. Instagram doesn't show anyone what you've liked, regardless of relationship status or follow status. Her likes are completely private, even to you.
What if her account is public — can I see her likes then?
No. Public vs. private refers only to who can see her posts and profile information — not her engagement history. Her liked content remains private either way.
Are there third-party apps that show hidden likes?
Any app claiming to reveal hidden likes is either scamming you or asking for illegal account access. Avoid these. Stick to legitimate monitoring like SnoopInsta, which tracks only public following behavior.
Is it ethical to monitor your girlfriend's Instagram?
Monitoring public behavior (like who she follows) is acceptable in relationships where there's a trust concern. Trying to access private data (like messages or likes) crosses an ethical and legal line. Focus on communication and legitimate monitoring tools.
How does SnoopInsta work exactly?
SnoopInsta monitors publicly visible following behavior through Instagram's public API. It tracks when she follows/unfollows accounts and sends you real-time email alerts. The process is completely private — she won't be notified, and no traces appear on her account.
Can I monitor multiple accounts with SnoopInsta?
Yes. SnoopInsta's dashboard allows you to monitor multiple suspicious accounts simultaneously, making it ideal for those unsure about several people in their dating life or for tracking multiple partners.
Key Takeaways
- Liked reels are permanently private on Instagram — there's no legitimate way to see what someone else (including your girlfriend) has liked
- Focus on what you can monitor — following activity, account changes, and engagement patterns tell you more about potential issues anyway
- Use SnoopInsta for peace of mind — real-time alerts on her following behavior, undetectable and 100% private, with proven success tracking 23K+ suspicious partner accounts
- Respect privacy while protecting trust — legitimate monitoring of public activity is healthy; trying to access private data is neither
Start Getting Alerts on Suspicious Following Behavior
If you're suspicious about your girlfriend's Instagram activity, stop wasting time manually checking her profile. Let SnoopInsta do the work for you with real-time following alerts, chronological tracking, and completely private monitoring.
Start monitoring her following activity today — no detection, no traces, just peace of mind.
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