How to pick an Instagram giveaway winner
Open your post on instagram.com, expand all comments and select-copy them (or use an export file).
Paste them here. Usernames and comments are detected automatically.
Require tags (for example “tag 2 friends”), exclude your own account, and keep one entry per person.
Draw winners and alternates, then post the winner image and proof link in your stories.
Why paste instead of connecting your account?
Comment-picker sites that log into Instagram need your credentials or unofficial access, which can put your account at risk and break Instagram's terms. Pasting keeps you in control: nothing leaves your device until you choose to publish a proof.
Instagram promotion rules in short
Instagram asks hosts to state that the promotion is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by Instagram, to publish official rules, and not to encourage inaccurate tagging. Always check Instagram's current promotion guidelines on its help centre.
Frequently asked questions
Does it detect mentions like @friend?
Yes. You can require a minimum number of distinct @mentions; tagging yourself doesn't count.
Can I exclude my team?
Add any usernames to the exclude list and they can never be drawn.