Understanding Instagram's Activity Status: Can You Appear Active When You're Not?

Learn how Instagram's activity status works and how to manage it for privacy.

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Can Instagram say I'm active when I'm not? Yes, sometimes Instagram's activity status may show you as active even if you're not using the app. This can occur due to background app refresh or delayed updates. To manage your activity status, go to Settings > Privacy > Activity Status and toggle it off. This will keep your activity status private.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How can I hide my activity status on Instagram? To hide your activity status, go to Settings > Privacy > Activity Status and toggle off the activity status option.
  2. What does 'active now' mean on Instagram? 'Active now' indicates that a user is currently using Instagram, but it may not always be accurate due to potential background app activity.
  3. Does Instagram notify when you come online? Instagram does not send notifications to other users when you come online, but your activity status may show as active.
  4. Can others see my last active time on Instagram? If your activity status is enabled, others can see when you were last active on Instagram. Turning it off will keep that information private.

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