Stan AutoDM Comment Replies

Instagram is a powerful platform for engaging with your audience and growing your brand, but maintaining a healthy, compliant presence requires adherence to Instagram’s policies and best practices. While using auto-comment replies will increase engagement, we want to let you know that they may pose risks to your account if used incorrectly.

We share all of this context not to scare you, but to make sure you're aware of the risks when using an auto-comment feature like this. Many users never run into any issues, however, we want you to be in full control of your business!

1. Violation of Instagram's Automation Policies

Instagram’s terms of service prohibits bot-like activity that mimics human behavior which may result in the following:

• Warnings from Instagram: You may receive notifications that your account is engaging in inappropriate behavior.
• Temporary Account Restrictions: Instagram might temporarily block features like commenting, messaging, or posting.
• Permanent Account Suspension: Repeated violations can lead to the permanent disabling of your account.

2. Perceived as Spam by Instagram’s Algorithm

Instagram's algorithm is designed to detect spammy behavior. Auto-comment replies may result in:

• Generic or Irrelevant Replies: These can come across as inauthentic to users and flag Instagram’s system.
• High Comment Frequency: Automatically replying to every comment in real time can mimic spam-like activity, especially if replies are repetitive or non-contextual.

When flagged, your account may face reduced visibility or a shadowban, where your content is hidden from non-followers.

Best Practices When Using Stan AutoDM

To ensure your account stays completely safe, we recommend keeping your auto-comment replies off. That being said, we understand the positive impacts of the feature, which is why we have this feature built for you!

We recommend the following:

1. Use our auto-comment replies that are already filled out
2. If you choose to edit them, be sure to use appropriate language that seems natural
3. If your post becomes viral or receives a significant amount of comments/ DMs, we recommend turning off comment replies to avoid your account being flagged.