Free tools and 79 guides for Instagram creators, all made by IShort.
Browser tools you can use right now, plus the free IShort extension
Paste a link to save any public Reel as MP4, a photo, or every slide of a carousel. No watermark, no login.
Use Tool → Web toolEnter a post's views, likes, comments, shares, saves and followers to get engagement rate by views and by followers, with benchmarks by follower tier.
Use Tool → Web toolClaim ishort.pro/yourname: up to 20 links, social icons, themes, QR code and per-link click analytics.
Open → Chrome extensionEvery Reel of any public account sorted by views or Viral Score, posting-time heatmap, hashtag and audio slides, AI transcripts, bulk download and CSV export. Free plan: 500 reels included.
Install free → Extension featureTurn any public Reel into a timestamped transcript in 11 languages, inside the IShort extension. 10 free transcripts included.
How it works → GuideDay-by-day posting times for IST and EST, and how to get a heatmap of when your own Reels got views.
Read Guide → ToolFind the best posting times from any account's own Reels, not generic charts.
Use Tool → ToolAudit any account's Reels in 10 minutes: top and bottom posts, outliers, timing.
Use Tool → ToolSpot the Reels in your niche that beat their own account average.
Use Tool →Step-by-step guides to get more views, reach and followers
Data-backed hashtag strategies that increase your reach. Stop guessing which hashtags to use and start growing.
Read Guide → GuideComplete guide to understanding Instagram Insights. Every metric explained with actionable tips for creators.
Read Guide → GuideYour feed stale? Learn how to reset the Instagram algorithm and get fresh, relevant content showing up again.
Read Guide → GuideComplete guide to Instagram Reels length limits. Learn the ideal duration for maximum engagement and reach.
Read Guide → GuideThe complete guide to Instagram Reels dimensions, aspect ratios, file sizes, and technical specifications.
Read Guide → GuideEverything you need to know about Instagram caption limits and how to write captions that drive engagement.
Read Guide → GuideWhat Instagram actually shows you about your Reels viewers and how to get the most from your analytics data.
Read Guide → GuideUnderstanding the "accounts reached" metric on Instagram. What it means, why it matters, and how to increase it.
Read Guide → ToolCompare the best free Instagram Reels analytics tools. See why IShort is the #1 choice for content creators.
Read Guide → GuideWhich audio strategy gets more views on Instagram Reels? Data-backed analysis of original audio vs trending sounds.
Read Guide → GuideShort vs long Reels: find the optimal duration for maximum engagement based on data from millions of Reels.
Read Guide → Guide12 common reasons your Instagram Reels are flopping and actionable fixes to recover your reach.
Read Guide → GuideHow the Instagram Reels algorithm ranks content in 2026. Ranking signals, discovery funnel, and optimization tips.
Read Guide → Guide5 proven methods to identify your top-performing Instagram Reels and replicate your success.
Read Guide → Guide2026 benchmarks for views, engagement rates, and more across fitness, food, fashion, business, and other niches.
Read Guide → GuideGet full Reels analytics on your personal Instagram account. No business account switch required.
Read Guide → GuideReverse-engineer your competitors' Instagram Reels strategy with data-driven competitive analysis.
Read Guide → GuideBuild professional monthly Instagram Reels reports with key metrics, trends, and growth tracking.
Read Guide → ToolTop Chrome extensions for Instagram analytics in 2026. Feature comparison, privacy review, and recommendations.
Read Guide → Guide15 proven, data-backed strategies to increase your Instagram Reels views. Covers hooks, timing, hashtags, and analytics.
Read Guide → Guide2026 engagement rate benchmarks by follower count, niche, and content type. Free engagement rate calculator included.
Read Guide → GuideBuild a winning Instagram marketing strategy. Content pillars, Reels strategy, posting schedules, analytics, and growth tactics.
Read Guide → GuideComplete 2026 beginner guide to creating Instagram Reels. Recording, editing, effects, music, captions, and posting tips.
Read Guide → GuideData reveals 3-5 hashtags is the sweet spot for Instagram Reels in 2026. Learn the optimal number and how to pick the right tags.
Read Guide → GuideLearn what Instagram trial reels are, how they work, and how to use them to test content with non-followers before publishing.
Read Guide → GuideFix Instagram Reels not working with 12 proven solutions. Covers playback errors, upload failures, no sound, and algorithm issues.
Read Guide → GuideEverything about Meta's new standalone video editor. Auto-cut silences, storyboards, insights tab, and 150+ fonts.
Read Guide → GuideHow to earn money from Reels. Bonus payouts, eligibility, subscriptions, and strategies that actually work.
Read Guide → GuideFull 2026 comparison of algorithms, monetization, video limits, audience demographics, and which platform wins.
Read Guide → GuideInstagram's AI now reads visuals, voiceover, and on-screen text. Learn how to optimize your content for search.
Read Guide → GuideCarousels drive the highest save rates on Instagram. Learn formats, design tips, and how to combine with Reels.
Read Guide → GuideSchedule Reels natively, plan trial reels, and build a content calendar for consistent Instagram growth.
Read Guide →Get the script behind any Reel and rewrite it with ChatGPT or Claude
Extract the script of any public Reel, timestamped and ready to copy.
Read Guide → FeatureTranscripts for Hindi, Indic and mixed-language Reels, with romanized output.
Read Guide → GuideA simple structure for hooks, body and call to action.
Read Guide → GuideFree templates to draft your next Reel script faster.
Read Guide → GuideAIDA, PAS, Hook-Story-Offer and 9 more, timed for 30 and 60 s reels.
Read Guide → Free ToolPick a framework and length, get a beat-by-beat script to copy.
Open Tool → GuideAttention, Interest, Desire, Action with example scripts.
Read Guide → GuideSell through a personal story in under a minute.
Read Guide → GuideUse AI to rewrite a proven Reel script in your own voice.
Read Guide → GuideCopy-paste prompts for ideas, hooks, captions and analysis.
Read Guide → GuideA step-by-step workflow from top-performing Reels to a new script.
Read Guide → FeatureGet the Hindi or Hinglish script of any Reel in one click.
Read Guide →What changed on Instagram in 2026 and how it affects your Reels
Why watch time is the top ranking signal and how to raise it.
Read Guide → GuideHow shares by DM push a Reel to new viewers.
Read Guide → GuideTest two versions of a Reel before you commit.
Read Guide → GuideStep-by-step: schedule a trial Reel to non-followers.
Read Guide → GuideWhen long-form Reels make sense and when they hurt reach.
Read Guide → GuideWhat triggers the AI label and what it does to reach.
Read Guide → GuideChange the cover of a Reel that is already live.
Read Guide → GuideWho can add links inside captions and how to use them.
Read Guide → GuideFeatures and pricing of Instagram's paid tier.
Read Guide → GuideReuse one Reel across TikTok and YouTube Shorts the right way.
Read Guide → ReportMarket size, creator counts and platform data for India.
Read Report →Learn how to get the most out of IShort's analytics features
Instagram has no sort on the Reels tab. Sort any account's Reels by views, Viral Score, likes, comments or date.
Read Guide → FeatureA free Reels dashboard for any public account: views, engagement, posting-time heatmap, hashtag and audio winners.
Read Guide → FeatureExport your Reels analytics to CSV or clipboard. Perfect for custom reports, growth tracking, or sharing with clients.
Read Guide → FeatureAnalyze any public Instagram profile or competitor's Reels: top Reels, posting times, hashtags and audio.
Read Guide → FeatureSee which hashtags drive the most views and engagement. Build a data-backed hashtag strategy, not guesswork.
Read Guide → FeatureThe 2026 method now that Instagram's profile sort is patchy or gone.
Read Guide →A free link-in-bio page for all your links — with click analytics built in
Claim ishort.pro/you and put all your links behind one page — up to 20 links, social icons, custom themes, a QR code, and free per-link click analytics.
Open → ComparisonThe per-link click analytics Linktree keeps behind Pro, free — see how IShort compares as a Linktree alternative.
Compare → GuideOne link in your Instagram bio that opens all your links — works in the in-app browser, with click analytics.
Read →Everything about the free IShort link-in-bio page
A free page for all your links, with click analytics.
Learn More → Link in BioSee clicks, CTR and traffic sources for every link.
Learn More → GuideStep-by-step for mobile and desktop.
Read Guide → GuideThe basics, and how to get one free.
Read Guide → GuideWhat to put on your page to get more clicks.
Read Guide → GuideReal layouts that convert visitors into clicks.
Read Guide → Link in BioOne free link for your TikTok bio.
Learn More → Link in BioA free links page for YouTube creators.
Learn More → CompareFree vs paid Linktree, and a fully free alternative.
Read Comparison → CompareNo fees, free analytics.
Read Comparison → CompareFree link in bio with built-in analytics.
Read Comparison →See how IShort compares to other analytics tools
Free, Hobby $10 and Creator $29 monthly plans, what counts as a reel analyzed, and the billing FAQ.
See Pricing → IShortReal Chrome Web Store reviews of IShort, quoted word for word. Rated 4.9 from 13 ratings.
Read Reviews → CompareFree Instagram analytics comparison. See how IShort's free Reels-specific features compare to Iconosquare's paid plans.
Read Comparison → CompareWhich tool is better for Instagram Reels analytics? An honest comparison of features, pricing, and use cases.
Read Comparison → CompareFollower history vs Reels performance: when to use Social Blade and when IShort.
Read Comparison → CompareOutlier Reels research from $0 vs Sandcastles' $49/mo suite. Honest comparison.
Read Comparison → CompareReels research vs follower tracking, with prices checked Sep 2026.
Read Comparison → CompareIShort vs Reelyzer on limits, features and price.
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