# Instagram Stats Checker (Free): See Any Account's Reel Stats

> IShort is a free Chrome and Edge extension that checks the reel stats of any public Instagram account: views, likes, comments and engagement % for each reel, outliers against the account's average, a posting-time heatmap and hashtags ranked by views, with CSV and Google Sheets export. The Free plan covers 500 reels. It shows no follower counts or growth.

Source: https://ishort.pro/instagram-stats-checker.html · Updated 30 Oct 2026 · Instagram Help Center menus checked 30 Oct 2026

## Key facts

- Product: IShort, a free Chrome extension, also on Microsoft Edge Add-ons. Instagram only.
- Works on any public Instagram profile: open the profile or its Reels tab and IShort collects the reels as you scroll (or press Scroll in the panel). Private accounts work only if you already follow them.
- Per reel: views, likes, comments, engagement %, duration, date, caption, hashtags and music. Shares and saves only when Instagram exposes them (often empty).
- Sort by Views, Viral Score, Likes, Comments or Date. Viral Score runs 0-100; an "x avg" badge compares a reel with the account's own average.
- Analytics: posting-time heatmap of average views, hashtags ranked by the views they bring, duration and audio breakdowns, views vs engagement, performance overview.
- Export: CSV download and Copy for Google Sheets (tab-separated). Columns: URL, Caption, Type, Views, Likes, Comments, [Shares, Saves], Duration, Engagement %, Date, Hashtags, Music, [Transcript]. No creator-handle column.
- No follower data: no follower counts, follower growth or follower lists. No comment text, DMs or stories.
- Your Instagram password and login are never shared: IShort never asks for your Instagram password and never posts, likes, follows or messages.
- Plans: Free $0 (500 reels analyzed + 10 AI transcripts, one-time, every analytics feature); Hobby $10/month or ₹835 (10,000 reels + 250 transcripts per billing month); Creator $29/month or ₹2,520 (unlimited reels + 1,000 transcripts per billing month). Monthly only, cancel anytime.
- Usage: 370,000+ reels analyzed on IShort (Oct 2026, a lower bound).

## Your own stats vs any account

| Stat | Instagram Insights | IShort |
|---|---|---|
| Whose stats | Only your own account | Any public account |
| Views per reel | Views and interactions | Views, likes, comments, engagement % |
| Reach and demographics | Yes | No |
| Followers | New followers | No, reel stats only |
| Time range | Past 90 days (account insights) | Every reel you scroll through |

## How to see your own Instagram stats (Instagram Insights)

1. Open your profile in the Instagram app.
2. Tap Professional dashboard (or Your dashboard on a public personal account) for Insights.
3. On a single reel, tap View insights.

Account insights cover the past 90 days, and only your own account. For accounts that aren't yours, use IShort.

Sources: [About Instagram dashboards](https://help.instagram.com/257516379077270); [About Instagram insights](https://help.instagram.com/788388387972460) (Instagram Help Center, checked 30 Oct 2026).

## Instagram stats IShort shows for any public account

- **Views, likes and comments:** For each reel, with its posting date and length.
- **Engagement % per reel:** Each reel compared with the account's own average.
- **Best reels and outliers:** Sort by views or Viral Score to find the most viewed reels. Badges like 2.4x flag outliers.
- **Best time to post:** Average views by day and hour, in the reels analytics dashboard.
- **Hashtags ranked by views:** Each hashtag ranked by the views it brings.
- **Export to CSV or Sheets:** Download a CSV or copy it all for Google Sheets. See how to export Instagram reels data.

## How to check Instagram stats in 3 steps

1. Add IShort to Chrome (https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/ljjhbiolkeopnaglmnepmlboldpohohl) or Edge (https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/ishort-reels-analytics/coafmjkdnmighdjnnlklicapmjmmccbn). Free.
2. Open a public profile's Reels tab on instagram.com (or type the username in the box on this page; it opens https://www.instagram.com/<username>/reels/).
3. Click the IShort icon, press Scroll, then sort by Views, Viral Score, Likes, Comments or Date. Export to CSV or Google Sheets.

## What IShort can't show

- **Follower counts or growth:** IShort shows reel stats. The follower count is on the account's Instagram profile.
- **Private accounts:** Only ones you already follow. IShort never gets around privacy settings.
- **Comments, DMs or stories:** It reads public reel numbers, not comment text, messages or stories.
- **Shares and saves, mostly:** Shown only when Instagram exposes them, so often empty.
- **TikTok or YouTube:** Instagram only.

## FAQ

### Do I have to share my Instagram password or login?

No. IShort never asks for your Instagram password, and it never posts, likes, follows or messages. You use Instagram in your own browser as normal, and IShort reads the public numbers on the pages you open.

### How can I check someone's Instagram stats?

Install IShort, open their public profile or its Reels tab on instagram.com, then click the IShort icon and press Scroll. IShort lists each reel with its views, likes, comments, engagement % and date, and you can sort by Views, Viral Score, Likes, Comments or Date.

### Is there a free Instagram stats checker?

Yes. IShort is free to install, and the Free plan includes 500 reels analyzed and 10 AI transcripts (one-time) with every analytics feature, including the posting-time heatmap and hashtag stats. Hobby ($10 a month) and Creator ($29 a month) raise the limits.

### Can I see an account's follower growth?

No. IShort shows reel stats, not follower counts, follower growth history or follower lists. An account's current follower count is on its Instagram profile.

### Does it work on private accounts?

Only private accounts you already follow. IShort reads what Instagram already shows you and never gets around its privacy settings. It doesn't read comment text, DMs or stories.

### Can I export Instagram stats to Excel or Google Sheets?

Yes. Download a CSV, which opens in Excel, or press Copy and paste into Google Sheets. Columns include URL, caption, type, views, likes, comments, duration, engagement %, date, hashtags and music. On the Free plan, export works until you pass the free limit.

### Does IShort show TikTok or YouTube stats?

No. IShort is built only for Instagram.

## Links

- [Install IShort (Chrome Web Store)](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/ljjhbiolkeopnaglmnepmlboldpohohl)
- [IShort on Microsoft Edge Add-ons](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/ishort-reels-analytics/coafmjkdnmighdjnnlklicapmjmmccbn)
- [Most viewed reels on Instagram](https://ishort.pro/most-viewed-reels-on-instagram.html)
- [Instagram Reels analytics dashboard](https://ishort.pro/instagram-reels-analytics-dashboard.html)
- [Export Instagram reels data](https://ishort.pro/export-instagram-reels-data.html)
- [IShort pricing](https://ishort.pro/pricing.html)

IShort is not affiliated with Instagram or Meta. Contact: support@ishort.pro