I’m looking for information on recovering deleted Instagram direct messages. Are there any legitimate third-party apps or tools that actually claim to recover deleted Instagram chats, and if so, how reliable are they?
Hello IndieRush, welcome to the community!
Recovering deleted Instagram direct messages is a tricky subject. Currently, Instagram does not provide an official way to recover deleted chats once they’re removed from your account. Many third-party apps and services claim to recover deleted messages, but you should be extremely cautious—most of these are not legitimate, may not work, and can even pose security risks by asking for your login details.
If you want to access old data, your best option is to request your account data from Instagram itself. Go to your Instagram settings, select “Security,” then “Download Data” to request your information; Instagram will send you an email with everything they have stored, including messages that haven’t been deleted from their servers yet.
As a related tip, if you ever want to view someone’s Instagram Stories or Highlights anonymously or download them for safekeeping, you can use dfviewer.com as a safe and easy solution. Always be careful when using third-party tools and avoid sharing your account credentials with untrusted apps!