Why use an Instagram Giveaway Picker?
Running giveaways on Instagram is a fantastic way to boost engagement, increase brand visibility, and foster a loyal community! But selecting a winner can be prone to bias and time-consuming, especially when it comes to selecting a winner from hundreds or even thousands of comments.
Picking a random winner for an Instagram giveaway without a dedicated tool can be a cumbersome task!
Manually sifting through entries without unintentionally favoring certain ones, listing them in a table one by one, validating that participants have met all contest requirements, and responding to your audience's skepticism about the selection⊠How time-consuming, especially for giveaways with many participants!
This is where our free Instagram Giveaway Picker tool comes into play! It streamlines the winner selection process, ensuring fairness and transparency while saving you valuable time. Say goodbye to the headaches of manual selection and hello to a more engaging giveaway experience!
How to pick a winner for an Instagram giveawayâ?
Step 1: Log in to our platform using your Instagram account
You must have a business Instagram account linked to a Facebook page.
Step 2: Select the post for which you want to pick a winner.
You don't even need to copy and paste the URL of the contest post!
Step 3: Set the rules and conditions for your draw.
You can define several criteria for winning:
- Set a deadline, specifying the date and time limit for entries
- Choose the number of winners
- Select alternative winners in case the initially chosen winners do not respond.
- Determine which hashtags should be included in the entry
- Establish the number of mentions required in each entry
- Decide whether to include comments on promoted posts
- Retrieve only one comment per user.
Step 4: Our tool will randomly select a winner (or multiple winners) from the comments on your post.
Step 5: Announce the winner on your socials and congratulate them!
The benefits of using our Instagram Giveaway Picker
Pick random winners in second
Our tool is incredibly easy to use. With just a few clicks, you can select your Instagram post and randomly pick your winner(s) without any technical skills required, making it accessible for agencies, businesses, and creators of all sizes!
Say goodbye to the time-consuming task of manually sifting through hundreds of comments; our tool does the heavy lifting for you, allowing you to focus on other aspects of your business.
The best part? You can enjoy all its benefits without any financial investmentâour Comment Picker is completely free!
Use a fair and transparent tool
Our tool ensures that every participant has an equal chance of winning. By randomly selecting a winner, you can maintain the integrity of your giveaway and build trust with your audience!
Additionally, our tool isn't just for Instagram giveaways! You can also use it as a random comment picker for any post on your Instagram page, making it a versatile solution for various engagement strategiesânot just contests!
Increase your Instagram engagement
By using our tool, you can encourage more users to participate in your giveaways. This can lead to increased engagement, more followers, and ultimately, greater brand visibility.
52K unique users have adopted our Instagram Giveaway Picker Tool.
They had a few questions first.
Is this Instagram Giveaway Picker free to use?
Absolutely! Our Instagram Comment Picker tool is completely free. It has no comment limit.
How to do a giveaway on Instagram?
To run a giveaway on Instagram, choose a prize, create a post announcing the giveaway, set clear entry rules (like following your account, liking the post, and tagging friends), and specify the duration. Use our tool to randomly select a winner once the giveaway ends.
How are winners picked on Instagram giveawaysâ?
We automatically collect all comments from your chosen Instagram post and draw one or more winners according to the criteria you define.
Why do I need to login with Facebook and give permissions?
We are an official partner of Meta, which means we have access to their APIs and tools in a legitimate way.
We strictly utilize only the permissions you grant us to access posts and comments from your Instagram account. Without these permissions, we cannot retrieve data through the official Facebook API. Your permissions ensure that we can provide a seamless experience while keeping your information safe and private.
Scraping (by copy and paste an Instagram URL, for example) may not be illegal, but it goes against the terms of service of platforms like Instagram and Facebook. By choosing to log in, we align with their policies.
How do I share the results for my Instagram contest?
You can download your certificate to announce your winner(s) on Instagram and record your screen during the selection process. This way, you can demonstrate to your audience that youâre using a fair and transparent lottery tool.
Can I draw lots on Instagram Reels?
Yes! With our Giveaway and Comment Picker, you can draw on an Instagram post, a carousel and a Reel.
Can I use the tool for multiple giveaways?
Yes, of course! You can use our Instagram Giveaway Picker for multiple giveaways. You can select a different post and winner selection criteria as many times as you like!
How does the tool ensure fairness?
Our tool uses a random selection process to pick a winner, ensuring that every participant has an equal chance of winning.
How do I know if my giveaway was a success?
Find out if your Instagram contest was a success, you can analyze engagement metrics such as likes, comments, shares, and new followers gained during the giveaway period. If Instagram mentions and their number are a criterion, you can also analyze their evolution.