# You can only edit comments within 15 minutes of posting.

*web3 · news · 2026-04-09 · CNET*

## Key points

- Instagram now allows users to edit comments within 15 minutes of posting.
- There is no limit to how many times a comment can be edited within the 15-minute window.
- Edited comments are marked as such, but previous versions are not viewable by others.
- Comment editing is available only on iOS and Android apps, not on the web.

**Companies:** Meta

[Read the full story on CNET](https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-edit-instagram-comments/)

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