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Instagram feed sorter: sort posts by views, likes, comments, or date

Sort Feed for Instagram turns a visible Instagram grid into a sortable research view in desktop Chrome.

Use it when you need to sort Instagram posts by views, likes, comments, or date, inspect selected rows, and understand which visible posts are worth studying.

Instagram sorting
Instagram posts ranked by performance inside Sort Feed
Use Sort Feed to rank visible Instagram posts and reels in Chrome.
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Sort by views

Use views to find reach leaders and reels that carried the most discovery.

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Sort by likes or comments

Use likes for quick response signals and comments for discussion-heavy posts.

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Sort by date

Use date when your question is publishing cadence, recent tests, or campaign timing.

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Inspect after ranking

Review fewer rows after sorting instead of manually scanning an entire grid.

Direct answer

Sort Feed reorders visible Instagram posts and Reels in desktop Chrome by a chosen metric, then lets you inspect the rows and analytics that support your shortlist.

Sort Feed is for post-level sorting on visible pages. It is not an Instagram account analytics suite and does not collect your Instagram password.
Instagram app ranking versus Sort Feed sorting

Instagram app ranking versus Sort Feed sorting

Instagram app ranking is optimized for consumption. Sort Feed is optimized for analysis.

What Instagram app ranking does

What Instagram app ranking does

  • Uses opaque recommendation logic rather than an explicit sort order.
  • Changes over time without exposing a clean research control for analysts.
  • Is designed for consumption, not structured comparison.
What Sort Feed adds in Chrome

What Sort Feed adds in Chrome

  • Lets you sort visible posts and reels by explicit metrics.
  • Makes top posts on this page a clear and repeatable question.
  • Supports row checks after sorting so your reporting starts from ranked posts.
How to sort Instagram posts in Chrome

How to sort Instagram posts in Chrome

  1. 1
    How to sort Instagram posts in Chrome

    Install Sort Feed from the official listing

    Use the sortfeed.io install link and pin the extension in desktop Chrome.

  2. 2
    How to sort Instagram posts in Chrome

    Open a supported Instagram page

    Use a visible profile, reels grid, saved page, search page, or discovery surface that your browser can already load.

  3. 3
    How to sort Instagram posts in Chrome

    Pick the metric

    Choose views, likes, comments, or date based on the question you need to answer.

  4. 4
    How to sort Instagram posts in Chrome

    Review the ranked posts

    Inspect selected rows with URLs, captions, dates, and visible engagement metrics when Instagram exposes them on the page.

Sort Instagram posts by views

View-based sorting is useful when your research question is about reach. It helps you surface posts and reels that traveled furthest instead of relying on the order Instagram happens to show first.

After sorting by views, inspect the top rows for hooks, formats, posting dates, and caption patterns worth using in a report or creative brief.

  • Best for reach audits and reel research.
  • Useful when comparing competitors or creator pages.
  • Depends on the views Instagram exposes in the visible page.
Instagram posts sorted by views in Sort Feed
Sorting by views helps answer reach questions before you inspect each post in detail.
Instagram sorting workflow by likes comments and date
Choosing the right metric keeps the Instagram sorter workflow focused and repeatable.

Sort Instagram posts by likes, comments, or date

Likes and comments help you separate broad reach from visible engagement. Date sorting helps you restore a timing view when you need to understand recent publishing or campaign cadence.

These metrics are more useful when you pick one question at a time. For example, sort by comments to find posts that triggered discussion, then switch to date when you need to check whether a spike is recent.

  • Likes answer quick reaction questions.
  • Comments answer discussion and community questions.
  • Date answers recency and cadence questions.

Limits and responsible use

Sort Feed only works with content and fields that are visible to your browser session on supported Instagram pages. If Instagram changes a layout, hides a metric, or limits what appears in the grid, the available sorting fields can change.

For high-stakes reporting, verify final numbers on the source post or in a first-party analytics tool before making client, budget, or publishing decisions.

  • No mobile-app support.
  • No private-content bypass.
  • No promise that every Instagram page exposes every metric.
Chrome Web Store reviews

Real Chrome Web Store reviews

Recent public reviews from the Sort Feed Chrome Web Store listing, shown with the original reviewer names, ratings, dates, and review text. Listing stats were checked on July 9, 2026.

Rating

4.8/5

Public Chrome Web Store rating

Ratings

32

Visible rating count on the listing

Users

2,000

Public user count on the listing

Chrome Web Store

"Works great"

Alexandru Andone

Chrome Web Store

"worked liked it"

Tanuj

Chrome Web Store

"Works really well."

Emin Gaaya

Chrome Web Store

"thanks for your Service, Nice work ! i'm in korea, wish you all the best with your business !"

윤현동

Chrome Web Store

"Simple, straightforward, and effective chronological sorting makes social media browsing more controlled and efficient!"

Mike Edwin

Chrome Web Store

"This extension is extremely valuable if you want to improve browsing efficiency, especially for content research."

SAM GAB

Chrome Web Store

"Fast loading and no lag, works smoothly on both TikTok and Instagram with great compatibility."

Aston James

Chrome Web Store

"A must have tool to fight algorithm-driven feeds! If you hate "recommended for you" content, you should definitely try this."

Daniel Miller

Chrome Web Store

"Great Instagram feed sorting tool. Being able to browse posts by publish time makes a huge difference."

Sarah Davis

Chrome Web Store

"Works instantly after installation. My TikTok feed is now clean and organized without distracting recommendations."

Isabella Thomas

Chrome Web Store

"Perfect for social media managers. It helps me track the latest posts efficiently without missing anything important."

George Rands

Chrome Web Store

"I've been looking for a way to restore chronological feeds, and this extension does exactly that. Simple, clean, and easy to use."

Andy Bent

Chrome Web Store

"This extension is super useful! Finally I can sort TikTok and Instagram feeds chronologically instead of dealing with random algorithms. Huge productivity boost."

Sam Gab

Chrome Web Store

"Great idea! Super helpful! This plugin helps me do some simple data analysis, filter out irrelevant content, and keep my feed clean without changing the original experience. It saves me a lot of time on repetitive tasks and makes browsing much more efficient. thx"

Weisdorfer Buesing

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Instagram feed sorter FAQ

Instagram feed sorter FAQ

What is an Instagram feed sorter?
An Instagram feed sorter is a tool that reorders visible Instagram posts or reels by a chosen metric. Sort Feed sorts supported Instagram pages by views, likes, comments, or date in desktop Chrome.
Can I sort Instagram posts by views?
Yes. Sort Feed supports view-based sorting on supported Instagram pages when view counts are visible in the open Chrome tab.
Can I sort Instagram posts by likes?
Yes. Likes are one of the core Sort Feed sorting options for visible Instagram posts and reels on supported pages.
Can I sort Instagram posts by date?
Yes. Date sorting is useful for recency checks, publishing cadence research, and campaign timing analysis.
Does Sort Feed replace Instagram analytics?
No. Sort Feed is a visible-post sorting workflow in Chrome. Use Instagram analytics or a reporting platform for owned-account reporting, demographics, and account-level history.
Does Sort Feed need my Instagram password?
No. The sorting workflow runs against supported pages your Chrome session can already access and does not require handing your Instagram password to sortfeed.io.