Can Instagram Show You as Active When You're Not? Understanding the Activity Status

Discover how Instagram displays your activity status and how to manage it effectively.

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Yes, Instagram can sometimes show you as active even when you are not. This can occur due to delayed status updates or background app activity. To avoid this, you can turn off your activity status in the app settings: Go to Settings > Privacy > Activity Status, and toggle it off.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How can I turn off my activity status on Instagram? You can turn off your activity status by going to Settings > Privacy > Activity Status and toggling it off.
  2. Why does Instagram show me as active when I'm not? Instagram may show you as active due to delayed status updates or if the app is running in the background.
  3. Can others see when I was last active on Instagram? Yes, if your activity status is turned on, your friends can see when you were last active.
  4. Is my activity status visible to everyone on Instagram? No, your activity status can only be viewed by people you follow or have chatted with.

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