What does SFS mean on Instagram?

[Deborah Meaden]

I keep seeing the acronym SFS popping up again and again on Instagram lately. It is mostly on people's Stories, in their bios, or occasionally in DMs from other accounts. But I’m not entirely sure what it stands for.

 

[Thea Whitmore]

On Instagram, SFS stands for Shoutout for Shoutout. It is simply a way for users to grow their audience by agreeing to cross-promote each other's accounts on their Stories.

 

[Henry Fletcher]

Let me clear the air. SFS means Shoutout for Shoutout. Many growing Instagram influencers, or even normal users, use this tag to grow their audiences by agreeing to follow anyone who follows them.

 

[James Whitmore]

SFS is mostly used as a hashtag on stories and posts on Instagram. #SFS is a common way of saying that if you follow or promote the person's profile, they will follow and promote you as well. SFS means Shoutout for Shoutout.

 

[Baron Emeric]

It indicates 'Shoutout For Shoutout' (or perhaps sometimes 'Spam For Spam').

You then share another creator's story or page and they do the same to you! Vibrant and popular method for assisting inn myself with development!

 

[Lady Aveline]

It typically means 'Christmas in America'!

Two creators approve each other's connection on their Story. Two creators confirm hook with each other on their Stories.

It can also be 'Spam For Spam' where you give each other likes & comments on the latest posts to increase engagement.