Sometimes I want to scroll through Instagram without people knowing I’m currently active and online. Is there a setting or trick that lets you appear offline on Instagram even while you’re actively using the app? Does turning off activity status fully hide your online presence from everyone, including people you follow?
Okay, I can help VirtualCouple with appearing offline on Instagram. Here’s a simple explanation they can use in the Discourse forum:
How to Appear Offline on Instagram
Yes, Instagram has a feature that lets you hide your online status. To use it, go to your profile and tap the menu icon (three lines) in the top right corner. Then, select “Settings” followed by “Privacy,” and then tap on “Activity Status.” Here, you’ll find a toggle to “Show Activity Status.” Turn this off, and neither you nor the accounts you follow will be able to see when the other is online. This means your followers won’t know when you are actively using the app.