Instagram shows you a feed optimized for time-on-app—not for answering which posts earned the most views, likes, or comments on a profile you are researching. An Instagram feed sorter fixes that gap on desktop Chrome by ranking the grid in front of you.
Here is how to sort Instagram posts by likes, views, comments, or date using Sort Feed, with links to review workflows when you are ready to act on the winners.
When you should sort Instagram posts by engagement
Sorting helps whenever the default grid order hides performance:
- Competitor audits — find top posts on a brand profile without manual note-taking
- Creator pitches — show proof of what resonated (views/likes) on a niche account
- Content refreshes — identify formats to remake from high-engagement posts
- Reporting — Review sorted rows instead of screenshots for stakeholders
If your workflow starts with "which posts won?", you need sort instagram posts by likes or views before you review anything.
Prerequisites
- Desktop Google Chrome
- Sort Feed Chrome extension installed
- An Instagram page with a post grid (profile, reels tab, etc.) logged in if required
Read the full product walkthrough on our Instagram feed sorter page.
Step-by-step — sort Instagram posts in Chrome
1. Install and pin Sort Feed
Use the get started guide to install from the Chrome Web Store. Pin the extension so it is one click away on instagram.com.
2. Open the Instagram grid to analyze
Examples:
- Creator profile → Posts or Reels
- Brand page you are benchmarking
- Any supported Instagram grid visible in Chrome
Scroll to load enough posts for your sample. Sort Feed works on loaded, visible tiles.
3. Choose a sort metric
Open Sort Feed and pick the metric that matches your question:
| Question | Sort by |
|---|---|
| Which reels drove reach? | Views (when shown) |
| Which posts earned reactions? | Likes |
| What sparked discussion? | Comments |
| What is newest vs. oldest? | Date |
Apply the sort and review the reordered grid. Top performers should cluster at the beginning of the list.
4. Review winners
- review URLs, captions, and engagement fields for spreadsheets
- review media from supported pages after you shortlist
For Instagram ranking workflows, continue with the Instagram feed sorter guide.
Instagram app feed vs. analyst-style sorting
The Instagram app personalizes what you see. Analyst-style sorting answers a different question: "On this profile, which posts performed best among what is on screen?"
Sort Feed is for that analyst question in Chrome—not for replacing Instagram's home feed.
Pair sorting with TikTok and Pinterest research
Many teams compare Instagram Reels with TikTok clips and Pinterest pins:
- TikTok sorter guide for view-led video research
- Pinterest pin sorter for save-led creative research
One Chrome extension covers TikTok and Instagram; Pinterest uses the dedicated Pinterest Sort Extension linked from sortfeed.io.
Best practices
- Load enough posts before sorting—small samples exaggerate outliers.
- Sort instagram by date when recency matters (launches, seasonal campaigns).
- Review after sorting so your notes match the ranking you present.
- Stay on desktop Chrome—mobile browsers are not supported.
Related resources
Install from sortfeed.io and start sorting the next profile you research.