Instagram is one of the biggest social media platforms in the world. People use it every day to share photos, videos, and stories, and to stay connected with friends, creators, and communities.

However, there’s a frustrating issue with the new Repost feature: Instagram does not ask for confirmation before reposting. That means a repost can happen instantly with one accidental tap — especially while scrolling quickly — and users may end up reposting content they never meant to share.

Accidental reposts can cause real problems, including:

• Embarrassment or confusion (“Why did I repost that?”)
• Misunderstandings with followers or friends
• Unwanted attention or backlash
• Users having to delete reposts immediately after noticing

A simple solution would prevent most of this: add a confirmation prompt before reposting. For example:

“Repost this post?”
❌ Cancel  ✅ Repost

This small change would give users a moment to confirm that they actually intended to repost, and it would bring Instagram in line with the way many other apps already prevent accidental sharing.

Instagram is known for improving features that affect everyday users. Adding a repost confirmation message would be a quick, practical upgrade that improves the user experience and helps people feel more in control of what they share.

Please support this petition to encourage Instagram/Meta to add a confirmation prompt before reposting posts.