Instagram generally requests that search engines do not index images. However, we allow Google to index images from certain accounts that meet these criteria:
- The account is public
- The account is a professional account
- The account has a high number of followers
If you don't want your Instagram photos or videos to appear on Google, we suggest that you:
It may take time for these sites and Google to re-index and remove the images, even if you delete your account. You can also contact the app that's displaying your photos on Google to expedite the process.