Instagram Keeps Crashing on iPhone 13? Here’s How to Fix It

Is Instagram randomly crashing or refusing to open on your iPhone 13? Whether it’s happening during launch or while scrolling through Reels, app crashes can be super frustrating — especially if you rely on Instagram for updates, messages, or content sharing.

The good news? In most cases, the problem is temporary and can be resolved without much hassle.

Here’s how to troubleshoot and fix Instagram when it keeps crashing on your iPhone 13.

1. Force Quit and Reopen Instagram

If this is the first time Instagram started acting up, a simple app restart might be all it needs.

Here’s how:

Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause halfway to open the App Switcher.
Swipe up on the Instagram card to close it.
Reopen the app and check if it works properly.

2. Restart Your iPhone (Soft Reset or Force Restart)

A system glitch may be interfering with app performance.

Soft reset:

Press and hold the Side button + either Volume button until the power slider appears.
Drag the slider to power off.
Wait 30 seconds, then press the Side button to turn the phone back on.

Force restart (if frozen):

Quickly press and release Volume Up
Quickly press and release Volume Down
Press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears

3. Check for Instagram Updates

Outdated app versions may contain bugs that cause crashes.

Open the App Store
Tap your profile icon (top right)
Scroll down and look for Instagram under available updates
Tap Update, if available

You can also tap Update All to refresh every outdated app at once.

4. Offload the Instagram App

Offloading removes the app but retains its data. This clears up space and can fix corruption without deleting your Instagram settings.

Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage
Tap Instagram
Tap Offload App
Tap again to confirm
Once done, tap Reinstall App

5. Delete and Reinstall Instagram

If the app is corrupted, a clean reinstall might be necessary.

Long-press the Instagram icon
Tap Remove App > Delete App
Go to the App Store, search for Instagram
Tap Install

Log back in and check if it’s working properly.

6. Check Your Internet Connection

Instagram needs a stable internet connection to work.

Run a speed test using SpeedTest.net
Switch between Wi-Fi and Cellular to rule out network issues
Restart your router if needed
Reset network settings:
- Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network Settings

7. Free Up iPhone Storage

Low storage can cause apps to crash.

Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage
Look for how much space is available
Delete unused apps, old videos, or offload large files if space is tight

8. Check If Instagram Is Down

Sometimes it’s not you — it’s Instagram.

Visit DownDetector.com to check for real-time outages. If the servers are down, you’ll just have to wait it out.