How to Sort Instagram Posts by Likes, Views, and Date in Chrome
Sort Instagram posts by engagement on desktop Chrome—rank reels and feed posts by likes, views, comments, or date, then export metrics with Sort Feed.
By Sort Feed Team
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 export and download 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 — export 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 export 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. Export or download winners
- Export URLs, captions, and engagement fields for spreadsheets
- Download media from supported pages after you shortlist
For list-style exports (followers, etc.) vs. sort-first workflows, see our Instagram export tool 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).
- Export after sorting so your sheet matches the ranking you present.
- Stay on desktop Chrome—mobile browsers are not supported.
Related resources
Install free from sortfeed.io and start sorting the next profile you research.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I sort Instagram reels by views in Chrome?
- On supported Instagram grids in desktop Chrome, Sort Feed can rank visible reels and posts using metrics shown on the page—often including views, likes, comments, and date depending on layout.
- Does Sort Feed change my Instagram feed algorithm?
- No. It reorders the grid you already loaded for analysis. Your personal Instagram feed ranking in the app is unchanged.
- How is this different from an Instagram export tool?
- Export tools often focus on follower lists or account data. Sort Feed is built to sort visible post grids first, then export selected rows—pair both when you need lists plus engagement ranking.