Following in the footsteps of translated messages and 3-minute Reels, Instagram continues to make developments to its mobile app.

Most recently, users have noticed a sudden change in the app’s notification sound, leaving them confused and frustrated. The shift may be linked to Instagram’s latest update (version 367.0.0) or a recent iOS change (18.3), prompting users to find a way to restore their previous notification sound.

If you want to customize your Instagram notifications, your options depend on your device. Android users can change their notification sounds through system settings, while iPhone users don’t have the same flexibility.

Below, we’ll explain how Android users can modify their Instagram notification sound and why iPhone users don’t have this option.

Table of Contents

• How to Change the Instagram Notification Sound on Android
• Can You Change the Instagram Notification Sound on iPhone?

How to Change the Instagram Notification Sound on Android

Changing the Instagram notification sound on Android requires navigating through both the Instagram app and your device’s settings. The easiest way to do this is by starting in Instagram’s settings.

1. Access Instagram Settings
   Open the Instagram app and go to your profile page. Tap the three-bar menu , in the top left corner to open the settings menu.

2. Open the Notifications Menu
   In the settings menu, scroll down and select Notifications from the "How you use Instagram" section.

3. Select Any Highlighted Option
   Inside the Notifications menu, you'll see different notification categories ranging from "Posts, stories, and comments" to "Birthdays". Select any of these categories to continue.

4. Find "Additional Options in System Settings"
   Scroll to the bottom of the selected category and tap "Additional options in system settings…" This will take you to your device’s settings app, specifically the Instagram notifications menu.
5. Change the Notification Sound
   In your device’s settings, you can adjust notification sounds based on the type of alert. For example, selecting Instagram Direct lets you customize sounds for direct messages. To change the sound, tap "Ringtone" to expand the list of available options.

This process requires navigating through multiple menus, which may be challenging for some users. If you need extra guidance, a recent YouTube tutorial provides a step-by-step walkthrough.

• Explore: How to Make a YouTube Video Your Ringtone

Can You Change the Instagram Notification Sound on iPhone?

As of iOS 18.3, there is no way to change notification sounds for most third-party apps, including Instagram. Some online sources claim that adjusting the Text Tone in the Sounds & Haptics menu will modify Instagram’s notification sound, but this is incorrect.

iOS does not allow users to customize notification sounds for individual apps unless the app includes its own settings, which Instagram does not.

The lack of customization has been a long-standing frustration for Apple users, with discussions on official Apple forums dating back to 2017. Despite ongoing requests, Apple has yet to provide an option for third-party app sound customization.

For now, iPhone users will have to either adjust to the new notification sound or mute their notifications until Instagram or Apple introduces a change.

Nonetheles, further notification customizations can be executed through Kapwing. For example, you can set a TikTok sound as an alarm or make a YouTube video your ringtone.