What Happened to Instazood? The Bot in 2026, Checked
Instazood still sells an Instagram bot at $9.99 a month. Why users said it stopped working, what it promises, and what Instagram's terms say.
Instazood is still online. On October 23, 2026, instazood.com sold an "Instagram bot for follow, like, comment, unfollow" at $9.99 a month, with "Start 3 days free" on every plan. What changed is how well it works. A Reddit user wrote in July 2020, as Google shows it, that "Instazood just stopped working" the October before. They added that it began asking users to install an Android app. Instagram's terms don't allow "collecting information in an automated way without our express permission."
We read Instazood's site, its registry record and the Internet Archive's copies through our server on October 23, 2026. We didn't sign up or connect an account.
What happened to Instazood, step by step?
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2016 | Domain registered |
| Aug 21, 2016 | First archived copy |
| Oct 2019 | Users say it stopped working |
| Jul 2020 | Reddit says it needs an app |
| Oct 23, 2026 | Site still sells plans |
Verisign's registry record, the Internet Archive's capture list, our read of instazood.com, and a Reddit thread of July 15, 2020 as Google shows it, read October 23, 2026.
The domain is renewed until August 2027. The archive has copies of the site in every year from 2016 to 2026. So Instazood has been on sale the whole time. The way it reaches Instagram is what changed.
What does Instazood sell now?
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Instagram bot | $9.99 a month |
| Comment tracker | $9.99 a month |
| Direct messages | $14.99 a month |
| Post manager | $9.99 a month |
| 100 Instagram likes | $1 |
| 100 video views | $0.50 |
Instazood's pricing page, read October 23, 2026.
The bot plan covers "Auto Follow," "Auto like," "Auto comment" and "Auto Unfollow." The message plan says it sends "80-120 Message Per Days." Instazood promises the followers and likes it brings "are genuine and not merely forged by bots." It also says the bot "will automatically reduce its speed to ensure that your account is safe from hitting Instagram limits."
Why do people say Instazood isn't working?
The reports go back years. The 2020 Reddit post said the trouble had "a lot to do with Instagram being strict about bot service." Nitreo, a rival growth tool, says Instazood "has since changed to require you to install something on your device," as Google shows it. One agency's list of Instagram bots marks it "Instazood (Closed)," which its live site doesn't match.
So "not working" can mean one of two things. The bot can't reach Instagram the old way, or it needs the app setup before it does anything.
Is Instazood safe?
A bot that follows, likes and messages for you acts inside your account. Instagram's terms say "You can't attempt to create accounts or access or collect information in unauthorized ways." They add that this "includes creating accounts or collecting information in an automated way without our express permission." Instagram also said in 2018 that it was "removing inauthentic likes, follows and comments from accounts that use third-party apps to boost their popularity."
The terms say nothing about speed, so a slower bot falls under them too.
What should Instazood users do now?
If you're paying for a plan that doesn't run, cancel it. Then check your card statement for later charges. If you ever gave a bot your Instagram login, change your password and turn on two-factor login. Our guide to an Instagram account that's been hacked covers the steps.
Hclout doesn't need your login. Its free tier gives 12 free Instagram likes and 100 free Instagram views on a public post, with no password, on the free page. A short Cloudflare check runs before each claim. Our guide to free Instagram followers compares other free sites.
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Free Trial: Try HCLOUT free without a credit card. Test everything before you commit a single dollar. If you're skeptical after the Instazood experience, we understand. That's why we let you verify everything first.
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Instazood?
It's still online and selling bot plans. Users reported in 2019 and 2020 that it stopped working and began asking them to install an Android app.
Is Instazood still working?
The site is up and takes sign-ups, with a 3-day free trial. Whether the bot runs for you depends on its app setup, and Instagram's terms bar automated access.
How much does Instazood cost?
$9.99 a month for the Instagram bot, $14.99 for direct messages, and $1 for 100 likes, on October 23, 2026.
Is Instazood safe?
Instagram's terms don't allow collecting information in an automated way without permission, and Instagram removes likes and follows that apps create.
Is there a working Instazood alternative?
HCLOUT offers Instagram growth without automation. Since HCLOUT doesn't access your account or perform automated actions, you avoid the functionality issues. We offer a free tier and 30-day refill guarantee so you can try before committing.
Is Instazood free?
It offers "Start 3 days free" on each plan. After that, the plans are paid.
Sources
- Instazood (instazood.com), home and pricing pages, read October 23, 2026
- Verisign, registry record for instazood.com, read October 23, 2026
- Internet Archive, capture list for instazood.com, read October 23, 2026
- Instagram, Terms of Use, as Google showed them on October 23, 2026, and "Reducing Inauthentic Activity on Instagram," November 19, 2018
- Reddit, r/InstagramMarketing, July 15, 2020, and Nitreo and DMG, as Google showed them on October 23, 2026
- Google results for "instazood" and "instazood not working," US, October 23, 2026 (our read)
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