How To Turn Off Active Status On Instagram

How to Appear Offline on Instagram (Android & iOS)

Whether you are on Android or iOS, the steps to appear offline on Instagram are the same. So, I used my Android device in this case to show you how to go about it. Here’s a quick rundown:

Open the Instagram mobile app and head to your profile from the bottom bar. Then, tap on the hamburger menu in the top right corner and select Settings and privacy.

Here, scroll down to find the ‘How other can interact with you’ section. Under this, tap on the Messages and story replies option. Then, select the Show activity status option and toggle off the setting on the next page.

Doing this will instantly stop showing your online status, thereby, making you appear offline on Instagram for other users.

How to Turn Off Instagram Active Status on Web

Yes, you can even toggle off your activity status on Instagram from the web version as well. It is mostly similar to the mobile version, except for a couple of differences. However, to avoid any confusion, follow these steps:

Head over to the Instagram website and log into your account. Now, you will see a “More” hamburger menu at the bottom left corner. Click on it, and then click on Settings in the pop-up menu.

Now, scroll down and click on the Message and story replies option. Similar to the mobile version, you will then see the Show activity status option on the next page. Click on “Show activity status” and toggle off the setting.

Now that you know how to appear offline on Instagram, you can avoid conversing with unwanted users on the platform. Furthermore, this also provides a discreet way of browsing Instagram without the fear of having your friends find out that you are online and not responding to the memes they’ve sent.
However, if you want an anonymous browsing experience, there are even ways to view Instagram without an account. So, in case that’s something you are looking for, it’s very much possible. With that being said, let me know in the comments section if this guide helped you.