The posts you see on Instagram when you tap at the bottom to go to Search & Explore may not be the same content others can see.

We’re always working to update the types of posts you see in Search & Explore to better tailor it to you. For example, we may show you reels, photos and videos that people you follow have liked or are liked by a large number of people.

If your account is set to private, only your approved followers will be able to see reels, photos and videos you've shared in Search & Explore.