How to Stop or Hide Your Online Status or Instagram Activity from Others

Every Instagram account has an activity status that lets followers know whether the account is online or when it was last active. It is represented by a little green dot on the account photo. Although many may find it useful, individuals who would rather keep their anonymity on the site may find it to be something of a hassle. Thankfully, there is a way to disable the activity status. This post explains how to conceal the Instagram activity status on PCs, iPhones, and Android devices.

How to Turn Off Your iPhone and Android Device's Instagram Activity Status

1. Get Instagram on your mobile device.
2. Select the "Profile" icon located on the lower tab.

3. To access the "Settings," choose the "3-line" menu located in the upper right corner.
4. Select "Messages and story replies" by swiping down.

5. Choose "Show status of activity."

6. Turn off the option to "Show Activity Status."

No one, not even your followers, will be able to see your current activity status or the time you were last online if you disable the feature. Additionally, nowhere on the Instagram app will you be able to see the online or activity status of the profiles you follow.

How to Disable the Activity Status of Instagram on a Mobile Browser

1. Open a mobile browser, go to Instagram.com, and log in.

2. From the bottom tab, choose the "Profile" icon.
3. Press the "Settings" icon located in the upper left corner.

4. Select "Messages and story replies" by swiping down.

5. Choose "Show status of activity."

6. Turn off the one available option.

How to Turn Off Your Laptop or PC's Instagram Activity Status

1. Open a browser, go to the Instagram website, and log in.
2. Press the "More" button in the lower left corner.
3. From the list of choices, choose "Settings."
4. Select "Messages and story replies" by swiping down.
5. Select the option to "Show activity status."
6. Select the option to turn off on the next screen.

When Is It Time to Remove My Instagram Activity Status

1. To give critical duties top priority.
2. To cut down on screen time.
3. To protect one's privacy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Instagram's Activity Status? An Instagram account's online state may be determined by looking at its activity status. In direct messages, it is shown by a little green dot next to the user's profile photo and the words "Active now," which indicates that the user is now on Instagram. However, if a timestamp is present, it signifies the last time the user was active.

Who Can See My Instagram Activity? Your online status in a conversation or on the all chats tab will only be visible to Instagram profiles that you have followed. Nobody on the site will be able to see your current online status or the time you were last online, however, if you deactivate the activity status.