Instagram has been updating the app with new features since the 2020 pandemic began. First we got Reels, and then we got the ability to embed Tweets directly into your story. It seems Facebook is working hard to make the most of Instagram’s current popularity.
How to Fix the Instagram Error 'We're Restricting Certain Activities'
In line with this, the company has improved its privacy policy and user protection guidelines and protocols. However, this recent change seems to have had a negative impact on many users who seem to be getting the error message “We are restricting certain activities” for no reason. So what is this error message? And should you be getting it? Let’s find out!
This is a spam-based error that is shown to shadowbanned accounts that have been identified as spam. If you have been using a lot of bots, third-party apps, or if your Instagram activity has been unusually high, it is likely that you have been marked as spam. In such cases, you will be restricted from doing certain things on Instagram, such as contacting certain people, following certain people, liking certain posts, reels, stories, and more.
There could be several reasons why your account has been marked as spam and you are getting this error. Below are some common reasons.
