How to Fix GIF Comment Option Not Showing on Instagram

Instagram recently rolled out a new feature that allows you to comment GIFs on a post.

These GIFs are taken directly from the GIPHY website.

GIPHY is a GIF search engine acquired by Meta in May 2020.

You can search for any GIF you want and Instagram will pull it from GIPHY.

However, not all users have this feature and you may be wondering how to get it.

In this guide, you’ll learn why you can’t comment on GIFs and how to fix the GIF comment option that isn’t showing, working, or missing on Instagram.

Why can’t I comment on GIFs on Instagram?

You can’t comment on GIFs on Instagram because the feature isn’t rolling out to everyone yet.

Instagram recently released this feature to a select number of users.

A Reddit user posted a screenshot of a user with the GIF option.

Some users claim that they have it while others say they don’t.

Every time Instagram rolls out something new, they test it.

The testing phase can take weeks to months to complete.

For instance, when Instagram first launched Stories, it wasn’t available in every country.

It took several months before it was released globally.

Similarly, GIF comments are relatively new, and Instagram is testing the feature to see if it increases engagement on the platform.

If that’s the case, the feature will most likely roll out gradually to all users.

To fix the GIF comment option not showing on Instagram, try updating the app on the App Store or Google Play Store.

Once you’ve updated the app, open the comments section of your Instagram post and check if you have this option.

Also, you need to check if there is an “More” option under the GIF comment.

If so, you can select the option, search for the GIF, and select it to post.

If not, you need to wait until this feature is rolled out to you.

This process can take weeks to months depending on many factors.

Many users are complaining on Twitter that the GIF feature on Instagram is not working for them.

“People use GIFs on Instagram but I can’t see them. It’s just empty!”

“How people are commenting on GIFs on instagram.”

“You can add GIFs to Instagram comments right now, but I don’t have that option. OH!”.

Based on Twitter, Reddit, and other social media platforms, not everyone can post GIFs as comments.

Unfortunately, it is unknown when Instagram will release this feature to everyone as there is no ETA provided by the company.

In fact, Instagram hasn’t even posted a blog post about the feature’s launch.