The “User not found” error on Instagram is a pretty common occurrence these days. If you are aware of this social media platform and are using the features offered by this app, you must have come across this pop-up while trying to find someone’s account on this platform.
What does 'User not found' mean on Instagram?
However, this can also be a cause for concern if you have recently seen the account in question active, but for some reason you suddenly get this error message when you try to visit their profile or contact them. If you have been experiencing this issue, we have listed a few reasons that could be causing this problem.
In most cases, the “User not found” error message appears when someone temporarily or permanently deactivates their account. This can cause a lot of panic, especially if the user is in close contact and you are suddenly greeted with this account deactivation without any prior notice from this person. However, if they have temporarily disabled their account, you will be able to see their profile, posts, comments, likes, etc. once they decide to reactivate it.
When searching for someone’s Instagram handle, make sure you enter the correct spelling, special characters, and numbers correctly. In such cases, instead of typing the username, you can try searching for them with their full name. You can also find a mutual account that you both follow and search for them in this common contact ‘following’ or ‘followers’ list to avoid any issues.
