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PostIQ auto-replies to comments, story mentions, and keyword DMs using Meta’s official API. Capture qualified leads, deliver booking links, and answer customer FAQs 24/7 without manual typing.

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Core Automation Engines

Everything you need to turn engagement into revenue

Built strictly on Meta’s official Graph API. Automatically engage prospects across comments, Story interactions, and private DMs with zero manual typing.

Comment-to-DM Engine

Turn post & Reel comments into private conversations

Detect trigger keywords on your posts and Reels. Automatically reply with an engagement-boosting public comment while delivering links and resources straight to user DMs.

Instant private DM resource delivery

Public reply rotation to boost algorithmic reach

Complies with Meta’s 7-day comment window

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HIGH CONVERSION

Story Reply & Mention Automator

Convert temporary Stories into permanent customer relationships

Respond the moment a follower replies to your Story or tags your account. Deliver exclusive discount codes, webinar invites, or event links instantly without manual DM typing.

Instant triggers on Story replies & sticker interactions

Handle mention auto-acknowledgement in real time

Delivers promo codes & booking links 24/7

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INBOUND CLOSING

24/7 Chatbot & Lead Funnels

Qualify prospects and answer FAQs around the clock

Welcome new prospects with interactive button menus, greeting ice breakers, and automated qualification funnels that capture emails and route hot leads to booking calendars.

Greeting ice breakers & quick-reply menus

Automated email capture & lead qualification

24/7 FAQ auto-responder without inbox burnout

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4-Step Setup

From zero to live automation in minutes

Connect via official Meta login

Choose your automation trigger

Select a Reel comment keyword, Story reply, or direct message keyword trigger.

Set up public and private responses

Craft your public comment reply and design your private DM with interactive buttons and links.

Activate and track conversion CTR

PostIQ replies automatically when followers engage; monitor message deliveries and link clicks in real time.

Transparent Plan Quotas

Simple, transparent plans with no subscriber penalty

Unlike tools that increase your monthly bill every time your contact list grows, PostIQ does not charge per subscriber or contact stored.

Free

FOR BEGINNERS

Best for emerging creators & early accounts building their first automated inbound funnel.

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1 Connected Instagram Account

3 Active Automations

Chatbot & Ice Breakers (Conversation starters & menus)

7-Day Performance Analytics

Instant comment-to-DM resource delivery

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Starter

FOR INDIVIDUALS

Recommended for solo creators, independent closers & personal brands scaling DM sales.

₹133

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2 Connected Instagram Accounts

15 Active Automations

Chatbot & Ice Breakers (Interactive buttons & quick replies)

30-Day Virality & Link CTR Tracking

Viral Reach Predictor

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FOR AGENCIES

Built for marketing agencies, multi-brand managers & teams running high lead volume.

₹333

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10 Connected Instagram Accounts

Unlimited Active Automations

Chatbot & Ice Breakers (Unlimited flows & menus)

Viral Reach Predictor & Diagnostics

Instant Turbo Webhook Sync

Priority 24/7 Creator Support

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Zero Subscriber Penalties (Checked September 2026)

ManyChat caps its Free tier at 500 contacts and scales Pro pricing as subscriber counts grow. PostIQ does not charge per subscriber or contact stored.

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Is PostIQ free? What are the limits?

Yes, PostIQ offers a Free plan that includes 1 connected Instagram account, 3 active automations, 24/7 chatbot flows, and ice breakers. Unlike tools that increase your monthly bill as your contact list grows, PostIQ does not charge per-subscriber or per-contact fees. Paid plans (Starter at ₹133/mo and Pro at ₹333/mo) are available when scaling.

How does PostIQ compare to ManyChat?

ManyChat caps its Free tier at 500 contacts and charges escalating monthly fees as your contact list grows ($15/mo+, checked 2026). PostIQ does not charge per subscriber or contact stored, and includes native mobile apps for iOS and Android alongside the web app.

How do I know my Instagram account is safe?

PostIQ uses Meta’s official API via Facebook OAuth. You authenticate directly on Meta’s login screen, and PostIQ never sees or stores your Instagram password. The connection requests standard official permissions, and you can revoke access at any time directly in your Instagram account settings.

Do I need an Instagram Creator or Business account?

Yes. Meta’s official Graph API requires an Instagram Professional account (Creator or Business) linked to a Facebook Page to enable automated comment and message handling.

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Instagram New Features 2026: Everything Creators Need to Know

Stay up to date with the latest Instagram features in 2026, including the "Edits" app, 20-minute Reels, the Views metric, and grid customization.

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Published 2026-07-31

Short Answer

The biggest Instagram features in 2026 include the new standalone "Edits" app for video production, the ability to reorder your profile grid via drag-and-drop, an expansion to 20-minute Reels and 20-slide carousels, and the transition to a single unified "Views" metric across all content types.

Why this matters

Instagram has evolved significantly in 2026, introducing tools that give creators more control, longer formats, and deeper analytics. Staying ahead of these changes is essential for maintaining growth.

Expanded content formats and the "Edits" app

Instagram launched "Edits," a standalone app designed to streamline video production with features like a teleprompter and bilingual captions.

Additionally, the platform has expanded its limits: Reels can now run up to 20 minutes long, and carousels support up to 20 slides, allowing for deep-dive educational and storytelling content. You can even replace audio on feed posts after publishing.

Use the "Edits" app for advanced video production.

Leverage 20-minute Reels and 20-slide carousels.

Try the new "Instants" feature for ultra-short video updates.

Profile and Grid customization

Creators now have full control over their visual aesthetic. You can manually reorder your profile grid using a simple drag-and-drop interface without needing to delete and repost.

Instagram also introduced Profile Cards for easier networking and a dedicated tab for organizing Story Highlights.

The shift to the "Views" metric and SEO

To simplify performance tracking, Instagram has transitioned to "Views" as the primary metric across all formats (Reels, Stories, Photos, Carousels).

Algorithmically, the focus is heavily on watch time and skip rate. Furthermore, SEO (on-screen text, captions, and spoken words) has largely replaced hashtags as the primary discovery engine.

Transparency and AI Tools

As AI becomes more integrated into content creation, Instagram has introduced mandatory and optional AI Creator labels to maintain trust with audiences.

Meta AI is also deeply integrated, offering conversational trend research and automated caption suggestions to speed up your workflow.

Q&A

Questions creators usually ask next

What is the new "Views" metric?

It is a unified metric that measures total views across all content types, replacing fragmented metrics like reach and plays.

Can I really change my grid layout now?

Yes, you can manually reorder your existing posts via drag-and-drop directly from your profile settings.

What is a "Trial Reel"?

It is a feature that allows you to test the performance of a Reel with a subset of your audience before pushing it to your main grid.

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Official Meta API-powered Instagram DM automation platform. Convert comments, Story replies, and inbound keyword inquiries into customers 24/7 without per-contact subscriber fees.