Weird problem with Instagram

[Corky_]

I have a Instagram page for a AI model, I don't post nude or x-rated stuff. Just fully clothed pictures. I also have in the bio it's AI and label the posts as AI.
The account was also running 2 ads what gained the followers. After i DM'ed 4 or 5 people i got troubles with the account.
First i got a posting ban for 48 hours. After that the problems have really started. Everything was good for a couple of days and then i couldn't post anymore. After that my account got suspended. I appealed and immediately got the account back. I got a e-mail saying it was a mistake and my account was ready to use again. After the suspension the posts i make don't get posted. They seem to upload and they show for maybe a minute. Then they disappear. I can make comments and like posts. Also i can follow accounts (i just did that to test. I don't do follow / unfollow).

Mostly after 8 - 16 hours i get a message in the app saying 'We removed the following posts due to spam' then it shows the removed posts.
They are normal posts. I also tried posting food or just a tree. It doesn't matter what picture i post or what caption i use (no links or spam).

This has been going since last week. On some days i can post a story. Posting a picture or reel doesn't work. I then have to use my 5G internet for that. My wifi doesn't work for posting.
Other accounts i have, like my personal account, i can post without a problem. Also when i'm on the wifi. I also tried the account on other devices and have the same problem.

When i look in my accountstatus all the checkmarks are green. I reported the problem to Instagram but got no respons.

Can anyone help me out what is going on? I would hate to loose the account. I spend money on it for ads. I paused the ads for now but can resume them or make new ads without a problem.

 

[Simonsim89]

From what you're describing, it seems like your account might be caught in some kind of weird Instagram algorithm issue, possibly due to the initial suspension or the actions you took like DMing multiple people. Instagram has some automated systems that can flag accounts for spam-like behavior even if you're just trying to interact normally. The fact that your posts disappear but you can still comment, like, and follow suggests your account might have been temporarily restricted or shadowbanned. The issue with your Wi-Fi versus 5G could point to a network-related issue, but it's also possible that Instagram is limiting some of your actions based on the device or network you're using.

Since the problem started after the suspension, it could also be a glitch from Instagram’s side, or your account might be on a sort of "watchlist." It’s good that you've already appealed and had the account reinstated, but it might be worth taking a break from posting for a few days, letting things cool off, and then trying again with some fresh content. Also, keep monitoring your account status and avoid any actions that might seem like spam (mass DMs, quick follow/unfollow activity, or anything that could trigger a flag). If Instagram isn't responding, you could try contacting them through other support channels, like Twitter or through their help center. Hopefully, this will get resolved soon, and you won’t lose all that work you put in.

 

[Nikolaos]

I have a Instagram page for a AI model, I don't post nude or x-rated stuff. Just fully clothed pictures. I also have in the bio it's AI and label the posts as AI.
The account was also running 2 ads what gained the followers. After i DM'ed 4 or 5 people i got troubles with the account.
First i got a posting ban for 48 hours. After that the problems have really started. Everything was good for a couple of days and then i couldn't post anymore. After that my account got suspended. I appealed and immediately got the account back. I got a e-mail saying it was a mistake and my account was ready to use again. After the suspension the posts i make don't get posted. They seem to upload and they show for maybe a minute. Then they disappear. I can make comments and like posts. Also i can follow accounts (i just did that to test. I don't do follow / unfollow).

Mostly after 8 - 16 hours i get a message in the app saying 'We removed the following posts due to spam' then it shows the removed posts.
They are normal posts. I also tried posting food or just a tree. It doesn't matter what picture i post or what caption i use (no links or spam).

This has been going since last week. On some days i can post a story. Posting a picture or reel doesn't work. I then have to use my 5G internet for that. My wifi doesn't work for posting.
Other accounts i have, like my personal account, i can post without a problem. Also when i'm on the wifi. I also tried the account on other devices and have the same problem.

When i look in my accountstatus all the checkmarks are green. I reported the problem to Instagram but got no respons.

Can anyone help me out what is going on? I would hate to loose the account. I spend money on it for ads. I paused the ads for now but can resume them or make new ads without a problem.

You could ask the support why this is happening.

 

[MR.Spuf]

I have a Instagram page for a AI model, I don't post nude or x-rated stuff. Just fully clothed pictures. I also have in the bio it's AI and label the posts as AI.
The account was also running 2 ads what gained the followers. After i DM'ed 4 or 5 people i got troubles with the account.
First i got a posting ban for 48 hours. After that the problems have really started. Everything was good for a couple of days and then i couldn't post anymore. After that my account got suspended. I appealed and immediately got the account back. I got a e-mail saying it was a mistake and my account was ready to use again. After the suspension the posts i make don't get posted. They seem to upload and they show for maybe a minute. Then they disappear. I can make comments and like posts. Also i can follow accounts (i just did that to test. I don't do follow / unfollow).

Mostly after 8 - 16 hours i get a message in the app saying 'We removed the following posts due to spam' then it shows the removed posts.
They are normal posts. I also tried posting food or just a tree. It doesn't matter what picture i post or what caption i use (no links or spam).

This has been going since last week. On some days i can post a story. Posting a picture or reel doesn't work. I then have to use my 5G internet for that. My wifi doesn't work for posting.
Other accounts i have, like my personal account, i can post without a problem. Also when i'm on the wifi. I also tried the account on other devices and have the same problem.

When i look in my accountstatus all the checkmarks are green. I reported the problem to Instagram but got no respons.

Can anyone help me out what is going on? I would hate to loose the account. I spend money on it for ads. I paused the ads for now but can resume them or make new ads without a problem.

Haven't tested it lately, but a while back, after you run ads on IG, they limit your reach/engagement to force you to spwnd more on ads. There wasn't somethong official, but we knew it was that so that might triggered the issues. If so, I do 't know any solution for that alone.

Solutions:
- Let the account rest, no posting for a week, just do normal actions.
- If you post images, just add trending music, that alone bypassed for me the 'We removed the following posts due to spam' error.
- Uninstall the app then reinstall it after a few days, and add the account.

Hardcore solution:
- Disable the account flr a few days @72h. Don't log out, disable it.

Whatever you choose to do, just do it one at a time, good luck!

 

[Corky_]

Thanks for the replies!

I have left it alone for a few days and now i can post again. I have't tried on wifi yet but will do that soon. I do have still ads running.
it does seem the account is shadowbanned. I get followers from the ads but the posts with no ads get way less views. The engagement is good on the posts.

Difficult but i hope it will get sorted. I never got a respons from the support.

 

[Corky_]

Thanks. That explains a lot.
A shadowban is mostly 30 days? I also can post on Wifi now.