Understanding Instagram's Activity Status: Are You Really Active?

Learn how Instagram shows your activity status, even when you're not using the app. Tips for managing privacy included.

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Yes, Instagram can show you as active even when you are not. This often happens due to background activities like push notifications, automatic updates, or if you haven’t force-closed the app. To manage this, make sure to close the app completely from your recent apps or turn off your activity status in the settings for more privacy.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can Instagram show me as active if I have the app closed? Yes, Instagram may still show you as active due to background activities unless the app is completely closed.
  2. How can I turn off my activity status on Instagram? You can turn off your activity status by going to Instagram settings and disabling the activity status option.
  3. What background activities can affect my status on Instagram? Background activities like push notifications and automatic updates can affect your activity status on Instagram.

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