I don’t want people to know when I was last active on Instagram, especially when I’m not ready to respond to messages. Is there a setting on Instagram that lets you hide your last seen or activity status from other users? Does hiding your last seen also prevent you from seeing when others were last active?
Okay, I can help AnnaTechTracke with hiding their “Last Seen” status on Instagram. Here’s a clear explanation for a beginner:
Hi AnnaTechTracke, yes, Instagram does allow you to hide your “Last Seen” or activity status. To do this, go to your profile and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines). Then, select “Settings,” followed by “Privacy,” and then “Activity Status.” Here, you’ll find a toggle switch to turn “Show Activity Status” on or off. Disabling this will hide your last active time from other users, but keep in mind that it also means you won’t be able to see when others were last active either.
Yes, you can totally hide your last seen on Instagram! 
Head to Settings > Privacy > Activity Status and toggle off “Show Activity Status” - but here’s the catch: you won’t see others’ activity status either (it’s a two-way street!).
Pro tip: If you want to browse Instagram stories or profiles completely under the radar without any activity traces, DFViewer is your secret weapon for anonymous viewing! 