Instagram reels are the biggest source of viral content today. If you want your reels to get the most likes and reach the explore page, here are some effective ways that you can follow to increase the engagement of your reels.
1. Use trending audio
The Instagram algorithm promotes reels with trending sounds more.
✅ Choose hot audio – Go to Instagram’s “Audio” tab and see which sounds are going viral.
✅ Give a creative twist – Don’t just copy-paste, add your own unique spin.
2. Grab attention in the first 3 seconds
If the beginning is boring, people will skip.
🔥 Create a hook – include a shocking fact, funny expression or ask an intriguing question.
🔥 Cliffhanger in caption – Like: “Watch till the end… what did I do?”
3. High-quality visuals and editing
Without good video quality, you won’t get more likes.
🎬 Use clear and bright footage.
🎬 Add text and subtitles (many people watch on mute).
🎬 Fast pacing – Avoid slow movement to maintain attention.
4. Use the right hashtags and captions
Hashtags and captions get Reels to the Explore page.
📌 3-5 trending hashtags (e.g.: #ReelItFeelIt #ViralReels)
📌 CTA in caption – “Double tap if you like it!”
📌 Make captions catchy with emojis and line breaks.
5. Post timing matters
Post when your followers are online.
⏰ Best times: 7-9 AM, 6-10 PM
📊 Check Instagram Insights – See when your audience is most active.
6. Create interactive reels (polls, Q&A, challenges)
The more the interaction, the more likes you’ll get. 💬 Polls and Quizzes – “Which option would you choose?”
💬 Invite to Duo/Stitch – “Give your reaction to this!”
7. Share Reels on Instagram Stories
Sharing your reel on stories gets more views.
📢 Write “New Reel Live!” and post it on the story.
📢 Use Stickers and Links so that people can easily see it.
8. Reply and engage with comments
The more comments you have, the more the algorithm will promote your reel.
💬 Reply to every comment (small reactions work too).
💬 Comment on others’ reels – This will increase your visibility.
9. Follow trending challenges and templates
Viral trends can help your reel get popular quickly.
🚀 Check new trends every week (on the Reels Explore page).
🚀 Use popular templates (e.g.: “Pehle Main vs Ab Main”, “Ho Gayi Meri Galti”).
10. Post regularly and keep experimenting
Consistency and testing will tell you what works.
📅 Make sure to post 3-5 reels a week.
🔍 Check Analytics – Which reels performed the best?
FINAL TIP: BE PATIENT!
Reels don’t go viral overnight, but if you follow Quality, Consistency, and Trends, your likes and views will start increasing soon.
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