Want to run quick and fair Instagram comment contests that boost engagement and grow your audience? This Gleam template is powered by our Instagram Comment Picker, designed to help you instantly draw winners from any Instagram post using our trusted Quick Draw tool.
Want to run quick and fair Instagram comment contests that boost engagement and grow your audience? This Gleam template is powered by our Instagram Comment Picker, designed to help you instantly draw winners from any Instagram post using our trusted Quick Draw tool.
Instagram comment giveaways are one of the most effective and cost-efficient ways to activate your followers. You can ask participants to tag friends, answer a question, vote in the comments, or share a story — and Gleam will take care of the random draw.
With Gleam, you can:
The interface is public-facing, so you can showcase your draw to your audience — building trust and proving that the selection process is fair. Whether you're promoting a new product, running regular Instagram giveaways, or engaging your community, this comment picker is built to scale with you.
Create unlimited Quick Draw campaigns with any Gleam Competitions plan — it's fast, easy, and ideal for brands, creators, and anyone looking to build more momentum on Instagram.
Use our Instagram Comment Picker Tool to select a random winner instantly from your Instagram post and boost trust by recording the public draw.
This template is ideal for:
To win a comment giveaway on Instagram, follow all entry rules carefully, comment early, tag friends if required, and engage with the post.
Follow Instagram's guidelines: disclose that it’s not affiliated with Instagram, include clear terms, and comply with local laws.
To run an Instagram giveaway, define a clear prize, set simple entry rules, promote widely, and use a tool like Gleam to manage entries and choose a winner fairly.
Connect Your Instagram Account
Log in to Gleam and securely connect your Instagram account. This step is required so that Gleam can access your eligible Instagram post comments for entry importing
➡ Open Comment Picker Tool
Select an Instagram Post With Comments
Choose the Instagram post you want to run the giveaway on. You can select any eligible post with public comments (up to 200 comments for free)
Apply Hashtag Filters (Optional)
Use the filter tool to select a random comment that includes specific hashtags. For example, ask users to comment with #MyBrandStory or #GiveawayEntry to help you filter genuine submissions or ensure they meet entry criteria. This is ideal for user-generated content prompts or campaigns where you want fans to tag themselves creatively
Choose the Number of Winners
Enter the number of winners you want to select. You can draw one or multiple names using our random comment picker for giveaways, polls, or comment-based voting campaigns
Contact the Winner and Announce It
Once you've picked a winner, contact them directly via Instagram DM or by tagging them in a comment or follow-up Instagram post. Make sure to follow Instagram’s promotion guidelines and note the authorised account holder of the comment
Promote the Draw on Other Channels
Leverage the giveaway excitement by sharing the draw result in your Instagram stories, reposting the video, or turning it into a YouTube video. Share your process across your social media platforms to build trust and promote future Instagram giveaways
Take Advantage of the Free Tier
Gleam’s Instagram comment picker is completely free for posts with up to 200 comments, making it perfect for smaller creators and brands who are just getting started with giveaways
Want to run quick and fair Instagram comment contests that boost engagement and grow your audience? This Gleam template is powered by our Instagram Comment Picker, designed to help you instantly draw winners from any Instagram post using our trusted Quick Draw tool.