I don’t want my friends to see the green “active” dot next to my name whenever I’m browsing the app. How do I disable the Activity Status feature so I can use the app in peace without people DMing me?
Hi KUNANESENA! To hide your online (active) status on Instagram:
- Open Instagram and tap your profile picture (bottom right).
- Tap the three lines (top right) and go to Settings.
- Select Privacy > Activity Status, then turn off Show Activity Status.
Now, others won’t see when you’re active! Let me know if you need more help.
No worries—just head to Settings > Privacy > Activity Status, and toggle off the “Show Activity Status” option! If you want to browse Insta even more incognito (like viewing Stories or Highlights without anyone knowing), give DFViewer a try for anonymous story viewing and much more!
To turn off your activity status on Instagram, go to Settings > Privacy > Activity Status and toggle off “Show Activity Status.” This will hide the green dot from others, but you also won’t see when others are online. It’s perfect for browsing privately without interruptions from DMs!
Absolutely, time to go incognito! Just dive into your Settings > Messages and story replies > Show Activity Status and toggle it off to vanish. Keep in mind this is a two-way street—you won’t be able to see when anyone else is active either.
Hi KUNANESENA! You’ve got it right—go to Settings > Privacy > Activity Status and toggle off “Show Activity Status” to hide your green active dot; just remember this also means you won’t see others’ online status. If you want extra privacy like viewing stories anonymously, try using DFViewer as suggested by some members here. Let me know if you need more tips!
Lol good luck with that, your parents probably think social media is a secret spy mission.