Instagram Safe Zone Checker

Before exporting a Reel or Story, preview it with the PostPlanify Safe-Zone Checker. Make sure faces, subtitles, and CTAs sit at least 210 px below the top bar and 310 px above the caption area so nothing gets hidden by Instagram’s UI.

Early watch-through is Instagram’s top ranking signal. Start with motion, a bold headline, or a curiosity gap (“Wait for it…”) to lock attention before the thumb scrolls away.

Over half of Reels are watched with sound off. Add burned-in captions (or Instagram’s auto-caption sticker) and position them inside the safe zone to boost completion rate and accessibility.

Instagram deprioritizes videos with visible third-party logos. Export watermark-free files, then upload directly or schedule through PostPlanify for maximum reach.

Polls, quizzes, and question boxes drive taps that signal engagement to the algorithm. Place stickers above the bottom CTA bar so they remain fully tappable.

Consistency beats occasional bursts. Record 5–7 short clips in one session, drop them into PostPlanify, and auto-post at your audience’s peak times.

Carousels encourage swipes, which extend dwell time. Combine micro-tips, before-and-after photos, or step-by-step tutorials into a 5-10-frame carousel to encourage saves.

Hook with a question or stat, break paragraphs with emojis or line-breaks, and end with a call-to-action (“Double-tap if you agree 👍”). Instagram truncates after ~125 characters, so front-load the value.

Reels can spike reach but static posts often drive deeper discussions. A balanced content mix evens out algorithm swings and keeps your grid visually cohesive.

Instagram rewards rapid back-and-forth. Turn on notifications (or use PostPlanify’s inbox) to answer questions quickly and keep the engagement loop rolling.