How to add the first comment to your post?

The First Comment feature allows you to schedule a comment to accompany your social media posts on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn. This is a great way to extend the reach of your posts while keeping the main caption concise and focused.

In this Article:

Scheduling the first comment
FAQs

Important!

The First Comment feature is currently only available for Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

1. Instagram
- Only available for Instagram Business Profiles.
- Supported for multiple images and single-video posts (via Instagram API).
- Only for Auto Publish posts — select "Instagram API" while composing.
- Max 30 hashtags in post caption + first comment.
- Follow Instagram community guidelines when posting hashtags.

2. Facebook
- First comment can only be published on a Facebook page if a page is configured as the publishing method.
- Supported for all post types: text, images, and videos.

3. YouTube
- All videos except "Private" and "Made for Kids" are available.
- Comments are disabled on private videos and automatically on "Made for Kids" videos.

4. LinkedIn
- Available for both LinkedIn Profiles and Pages.

Scheduling the first comment:

Go to Compose Post.

Choose the account you want to post to. Make sure it supports the First Comment feature.

Add a relevant caption and attach an image or video to your post.

Toggle on First Comment—it will be posted right after your main post.

You can choose the option to select all or none, deciding whether the first comment is applied to all accounts or none.

Important: To post the first comment on Instagram, set the publishing method to API. The First Comment feature for Instagram is supported with API integrations.

Set the publishing schedule or click Post Now.

🎉 Happy Posting! Keep your content engaging and your audience happy! 🚀

FAQs

Q1: Can I use the first comment feature on my personal Instagram accounts?

A: No, the first comment feature on Instagram is only available for Instagram Business Profiles.

Q2: How many hashtags can I use in an Instagram post and first comment combined?

A: A maximum of 30 hashtags is allowed in total between the caption and first comment.