Free Instagram Best Nine Generator 2025
Create a stunning grid of your top 9 Instagram posts. Perfect for year-end reviews and showcasing your best content.
✨ 892,473 Best Nine grids created this month • Average engagement: 2,847 likes per grid
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Best Nine 2025
How It Works
- 1Upload your 9 favorite Instagram posts from the year
- 2Add your username and the year for personalization
- 3Optionally add likes and comments data for each post
- 4Generate and download your Best Nine grid to share!
Pro Tips
- Choose posts with your highest engagement rates
- Include posts from different months for variety
- Mix content types: portraits, landscapes, quotes
- Share your Best Nine on Instagram Stories for maximum reach
Best Nine Examples: Instagram Year-in-Review Inspiration
See how top influencers and brands create their Best Nine grids
👤 Personal Influencer (500K followers)
Mix of selfies, travel photos, and lifestyle shots. Average engagement: 45K likes per post in Best Nine.
Caption style: "2024 was magical ✨ Here are my 9 most loved moments. Which one was your favorite? 💕 #BestNine2024"
📸 Photography Account (200K followers)
Stunning landscape and portrait shots. Color-coordinated grid with consistent editing style.
Caption style: "Top 9 captures of 2024 📷 From sunrise in Bali to midnight in NYC. Thanks for the love! 🙏"
🏢 E-commerce Brand (1M followers)
Product showcases, customer testimonials, and behind-the-scenes. Mix of professional and authentic content.
Caption style: "Your favorites of 2024! 🎉 Thank you for 1M+ likes this year. 2025 coming in hot! 🔥"
🎨 Artist/Creator (150K followers)
Artwork showcases, process videos, and time-lapses. High engagement from dedicated fanbase.
Caption style: "9 pieces you loved most this year 💙 Which style should I explore more in 2025?"
When to Post Your Best Nine on Instagram
Maximize engagement with strategic timing
🗓️ Best Posting Times
- •December 31st (8 PM - 11 PM): New Year's Eve peak engagement time
- •January 1st (10 AM - 2 PM): New Year's Day browsing hours
- •Mid-year Review (June 30th): Mid-year reflection posts
- •Birthday/Anniversary: Personal milestone Best Nines
📊 Engagement Boost Tips
- •Share to Instagram Stories with polls ("Which was your fav?")
- •Tag people featured in your Best Nine photos
- •Use trending hashtags: #BestNine2025 #TopNine #YearInReview
- •Post as carousel to show before/after or monthly highlights
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my top 9 Instagram posts?
Go to Instagram Insights → Content → Posts. Sort by "Reach" or "Engagement" to see your top performing posts. Alternatively, manually check your posts for highest likes + comments.
What happened to the official Best Nine app?
The original bestnine.com app became unreliable in 2024 due to Instagram API restrictions. Our tool lets you manually select posts, giving you full control without requiring Instagram login access.
Can I create a Best Nine for any year (2020, 2021, 2022, etc.)?
Yes! Simply change the year field to any year you want (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025). Perfect for throwback posts or milestone reviews.
What image size should I use for Best Nine?
Use square images (1080x1080px or 1:1 aspect ratio) for best results. The tool automatically creates a 1080x1080px final grid suitable for Instagram posts.
How do I add engagement stats to my Best Nine?
Use the "Add Post Stats" section. Enter one line per post in this format: "likes, comments, caption". Example: "2543, 189, Beach sunset". The tool will display total engagement on your grid.
Can I create a Best Nine for someone else's account?
Yes! Download their public posts (with permission), upload them to our tool, and create a Best Nine grid. Great for creating surprise birthday posts or brand collaborations.
What's better: Best Nine or Top Nine?
They're the same concept! "Best Nine" and "Top Nine" both refer to showcasing your 9 most popular posts. #BestNine has slightly more usage (12.5M posts vs 8.7M), but both hashtags work great.
Should I include Reels in my Best Nine?
Yes, if they performed well! Reels often get higher engagement than static posts. Screenshot the thumbnail or export the first frame to include in your Best Nine grid.
How many people create Best Nine posts?
Millions! The hashtag #BestNine2024 had over 12.5M posts on Instagram. It's one of the most popular year-end trends, especially among influencers and brands.
Can I use this for TikTok or Facebook?
Absolutely! The 3x3 grid format works for any social platform. Just upload your top posts from TikTok, Facebook, Twitter/X, or LinkedIn to create a cross-platform Best Nine collage.
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