How to Tell if Someone is Online on Instagram: Your Complete Guide

Discover how to check if someone is active on Instagram with easy tips and tricks.

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To know if someone is chatting on Instagram, look for the green dot indicator next to their profile picture in Direct Messages. This signifies they are active. Alternatively, check the timestamp under their username to see when they were last active.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What does the green dot mean on Instagram? The green dot indicates that a user is currently active on Instagram and may be available for chatting.
  2. How can I see when someone was last active on Instagram? You can view the last active timestamp under a user's profile picture in Direct Messages.
  3. Can I turn off my online status on Instagram? Yes, you can turn off your activity status via your privacy settings on Instagram to prevent others from seeing when you are online.
  4. Does Instagram show when I've seen a message? Yes, Instagram indicates when a message has been seen by displaying 'seen' under the message in the chat.