{"id":2627,"date":"2024-01-18T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/?p=2627"},"modified":"2025-04-11T10:47:48","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T17:47:48","slug":"how-to-turn-off-active-status-on-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/how-to-turn-off-active-status-on-instagram","title":{"rendered":"How To Turn Off Active Status on Instagram"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you want to learn how to turn off active status on Instagram? We\u2019ll share the process of how you can remove your active status while you\u2019re online.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s great for protecting your privacy and avoiding unwanted interactions, and you can turn it back on at any time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll also share examples of other ways to improve your privacy on Instagram. For example, you can restrict users or block them altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-tracy-le-blanc-607812-6.jpg\" alt=\"How To Turn Off Active Status on Instagram\" class=\"wp-image-2628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-tracy-le-blanc-607812-6.jpg 640w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-tracy-le-blanc-607812-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-tracy-le-blanc-607812-6-24x16.jpg 24w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-tracy-le-blanc-607812-6-36x24.jpg 36w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-tracy-le-blanc-607812-6-48x32.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69defa445ec45\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69defa445ec45\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/how-to-turn-off-active-status-on-instagram\/#Can_You_Turn_Your_Active_Status_Off_on_Instagram\" >Can You Turn Your Active Status Off on Instagram?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/how-to-turn-off-active-status-on-instagram\/#What_Is_Instagram_Active_Status\" >What Is Instagram Active Status?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/how-to-turn-off-active-status-on-instagram\/#How_To_Turn_On_Active_Status_on_Instagram\" >How To Turn On Active Status on Instagram?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/how-to-turn-off-active-status-on-instagram\/#Why_You_Should_Turn_on_Active_Status_on_Instagram\" >Why You Should Turn on Active Status on Instagram<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/how-to-turn-off-active-status-on-instagram\/#How_To_See_If_Someone_Is_Active_on_Instagram\" >How To See If Someone Is Active on Instagram<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/how-to-turn-off-active-status-on-instagram\/#1_Profile_Picture\" >1. Profile Picture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/how-to-turn-off-active-status-on-instagram\/#2_Messaging_Inbox\" >2. Messaging Inbox<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/how-to-turn-off-active-status-on-instagram\/#3_Posts\" >3. Posts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/how-to-turn-off-active-status-on-instagram\/#Additional_Privacy_Settings_To_Consider\" >Additional Privacy Settings To Consider<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/how-to-turn-off-active-status-on-instagram\/#Restrict_Users_on_Instagram\" >Restrict Users on Instagram<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/how-to-turn-off-active-status-on-instagram\/#Block_Instagram_Users\" >Block Instagram Users<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/how-to-turn-off-active-status-on-instagram\/#Instagram_Private_Account\" >Instagram Private Account<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/how-to-turn-off-active-status-on-instagram\/#How_To_Turn_Off_Active_Status_on_Instagram\" >How To Turn Off Active Status on Instagram<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Turn_Your_Active_Status_Off_on_Instagram\"><\/span>Can You Turn Your Active Status Off on Instagram?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you wondering if you can turn your active status off on Instagram? Yes, you can, and the process will take just a few minutes of your time. Here\u2019s how to turn active status off on Instagram:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press on the profile picture icon in the bottom right corner for the profile page.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the three horizontal line icons.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap <strong>How others can interact with you<\/strong> and uncheck the box for <strong>Show <\/strong><strong>Activity Status<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This process is reversible, and you can make the change to implement the effects immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Instagram_Active_Status\"><\/span>What Is Instagram Active Status?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram&#8217;s active status shows when you are online so other people can see it. For example, You can see the status within the <a href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/instagram-direct-messages-the-conversation-we-should-have\">Instagram direct messages<\/a> section. However, as you will see in this article, it\u2019s possible to turn off the status, even when you\u2019re online.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, you can log into your Instagram account and appear as if you\u2019re offline. There are a&nbsp; 4 number of reasons why you may set yourself as <strong>offline<\/strong> when you\u2019re online:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Harassment<\/strong>: There might be an Instagram user who is constantly trying to get in touch with you when you\u2019re online. However, if you don&#8217;t want to block them, you can get your status to inactive. This may prevent them from bothering you when you log in.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hide activity<\/strong>: Perhaps you don\u2019t want others to know that you are using Instagram. Therefore, you can hide your activity by setting the status to permanently off. This allows you to log in and use Instagram without others noticing. However, once you start posting content, it might be obvious that you log in with the status set to off.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Disturbance<\/strong>: Do you have specific goals when you log into the Instagram account? Perhaps you want to publish content or only communicate with a specific person. You can reduce the disturbances by setting the status to offline. This allows you to focus on any work that you want to complete.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reversible<\/strong>: Setting the Instagram activity status to off is reversible. Therefore, you can turn it back on at any time you wish. This means you can give the feature a try to see if it improves your use of Instagram.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Turn_On_Active_Status_on_Instagram\"><\/span>How To Turn On Active Status on Instagram?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you want to know how to turn on active status on Instagram? We\u2019ll share the process for how to turn on active status when using an Android or iPhone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tap on your profile picture to navigate to the profile page.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now press the three horizontal line icons and choose <strong>Settings and privacy<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Underneath the section <strong>How others can interact with you<\/strong>, press <strong>Messages and story reply<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>Show <\/strong><strong>activity status<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toggle the icon for turning on and off for the option: <strong>Show when you\u2019re active together<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-energepiccom-174938-4.jpg\" alt=\"How To Turn Off Active Status on Instagram, image \u21162\" class=\"wp-image-2629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-energepiccom-174938-4.jpg 640w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-energepiccom-174938-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-energepiccom-174938-4-24x18.jpg 24w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-energepiccom-174938-4-36x27.jpg 36w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-energepiccom-174938-4-48x36.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_You_Should_Turn_on_Active_Status_on_Instagram\"><\/span>Why You Should Turn on Active Status on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let\u2019s consider some of the top reasons why keeping the active status turned on is a great idea. This will give you some idea to consider if you ever have it turned off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Inform others<\/strong>: Making sure that your social circle is aware of your online presence boosts communication. They will know when to reach out and expect a faster response from you. Hence, keeping your active status on is a great idea when you want to interact with your Instagram followers more.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customer support<\/strong>: When you are online, your customers will notice in the direct messages section. Therefore, they might be more prompted to ask you questions. Also, always appearing to be online reflects positively on your business.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Show activity<\/strong>: When you don\u2019t post for a while, other users may feel that you are no longer active on Instagram. However, by keeping the active status on, you\u2019ll inform users that you are active on the platform.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-cottonbro-studio-5052877-10.jpg\" alt=\"How To Turn Off Active Status on Instagram, image \u21163\" class=\"wp-image-2630\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:500px;height:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-cottonbro-studio-5052877-10.jpg 640w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-cottonbro-studio-5052877-10-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-cottonbro-studio-5052877-10-16x24.jpg 16w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-cottonbro-studio-5052877-10-24x36.jpg 24w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-cottonbro-studio-5052877-10-32x48.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_See_If_Someone_Is_Active_on_Instagram\"><\/span>How To See If Someone Is Active on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you want to know different ways to see if someone is active on Instagram? In this section, we\u2019ll outline 3 different ways that you can figure out when someone is active on Instagram. Then, you can decide out when to contact them and if they are still using the social media platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Profile_Picture\"><\/span>1. Profile Picture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Anywhere you can see the account\u2019s profile, you\u2019ll have the option to see a green icon indicating the user\u2019s online status. However, when the green dot is not visible, it means the account user is not online. They might have selected the option to be offline.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Messaging_Inbox\"><\/span>2. Messaging Inbox<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Navigate to the messaging inbox and look at the chatlog of the person you want to inspect. Alongside their name, you\u2019ll see information such as if they\u2019re online now or information regarding when they were last online. However, keeping your status private removes this information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, you can see if they have read your message when you check your inbox. Simply look underneath your last message, and <strong>Seen<\/strong> will appear when they have read your direct message.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Posts\"><\/span>3. Posts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An indirect way to notice if someone is active on Instagram is when an account publishes content. For example, if you see that someone has published a post in the last few minutes, it\u2019s likely they\u2019re online.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, that\u2019s not always the case because the users may have <a href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/instagram-scheduling-tools-to-organize-your-content\">Instagram post scheduling tools<\/a>. This allows you to post content at a specified date and time automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-omkar-patyane-238480-9.jpg\" alt=\"How To Turn Off Active Status on Instagram, image \u21164\" class=\"wp-image-2631\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:500px;height:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-omkar-patyane-238480-9.jpg 640w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-omkar-patyane-238480-9-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-omkar-patyane-238480-9-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-omkar-patyane-238480-9-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-omkar-patyane-238480-9-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-omkar-patyane-238480-9-48x48.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_Privacy_Settings_To_Consider\"><\/span>Additional Privacy Settings To Consider<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let\u2019s look at some of the other privacy settings available to you as an Instagram user. You may want to take advantage of these when turning off your active status on Instagram is not enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restrict_Users_on_Instagram\"><\/span>Restrict Users on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can restrict someone on Instagram in a variety of ways. This limits their ability to interact with your account. For example, you will no longer receive notifications when the person sends you a message. This is a great way to stop someone from harassing you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, you can restrict people from leaving comments on your posts. Here are some instances when you should use this option:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Negative comments<\/strong>: When someone is leaving harmful or foul comments on your posts, you can restrict them. After all, you don\u2019t want to have to deal with negative comments that are bordering on personal attacks.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spam<\/strong>: Is a user spamming your Instagram posts with the same message? Then, you should consider blocking or restricting them from leaving more comments. This ensures that the spam will stop.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advertisements<\/strong>: Some users may try to advertise in the comment section of your posts. They may also leave links to them to drive your audience to their pages. You can avoid this by restricting them from the comments section.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You should consider restricting users who are breaking the <a href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/instagram-community-guidelines-how-to-play-by-the-rules\">Instagram community guidelines<\/a>. Reading them gives you an idea of the actions users should take when using the platform.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Block_Instagram_Users\"><\/span>Block Instagram Users<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can block Instagram users, which is more of a last-resort option. That\u2019s because it cuts you off from all communication with the specific account. Here are some of the ways that blocking Instagram users affects your interactions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Direct messages<\/strong>: You can no longer send direct messages to the user in question, and they can\u2019t message you. However, you can still view the chat log and delete it as you wish. That\u2019s because Instagram never automatically deletes messages without your input.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Removed as a follower<\/strong>: They will automatically be removed as a follower when you block them. Also, you won\u2019t be on their followers list if you follow their account. This means that neither user can view content like Instagram stories and other posts.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cannot mention your username<\/strong>: Blocked Instagram users won\u2019t have the option to mention your username or tag you in their posts. Therefore, blocking users is the right step when they have been including your name in their posts. All mentions of you will disappear from posts once blocked. Likewise, you cannot mention the blocked user in your content.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Can\u2019t see your engagements<\/strong>: Blocked users cannot see if you liked or commented on other user\u2019s posts. Therefore, your online footprint will essentially be invisible to them.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that blocking Instagram users is a reversible process. However, some effects of blocking users are not reversible. For example, you will permanently remove any post tags of the user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, blocked users can still view your content by using an IG viewer. These software solutions exist for a fee and can even be used to access your private content.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instagram_Private_Account\"><\/span>Instagram Private Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can set your Instagram account to private. This allows you to place a number of automated restrictions. For example, only your followers will have access to view your posts. Also, IG users cannot automatically follow your account. They will need to get confirmation to see the private content.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Making Instagram accounts private is a good step when you want to hide posts from public view. Instead, you can share content with a small social circle or people that you know in real life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-cottonbro-studio-5053739-3.jpg\" alt=\"How To Turn Off Active Status on Instagram, image \u21165\" class=\"wp-image-2632\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:500px;height:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-cottonbro-studio-5053739-3.jpg 640w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-cottonbro-studio-5053739-3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-cottonbro-studio-5053739-3-16x24.jpg 16w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-cottonbro-studio-5053739-3-24x36.jpg 24w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-cottonbro-studio-5053739-3-32x48.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Turn_Off_Active_Status_on_Instagram\"><\/span>How To Turn Off Active Status on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning how to turn off your active status on Instagram is a fast process. It provides several advantages, such as maintaining your privacy and avoiding harassment. Also, you can always reverse the process at any time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know how to turn off active status on Instagram, give it a try for yourself. You can complete the process on any mobile device or personal computer. Also, it takes effect right away and is permanent unless you toggle the option off.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you looking for strategies to grow your Instagram account? Then, take advantage of the services provided here at <a href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/\">Plixi<\/a>. We provide a combination of an in-house algorithm and <a href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/instagram-influencers-your-vip-pass-into-the-inner-circle\">Instagram influencers<\/a> to target specific audiences. 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We\u2019ll share the process of how you can remove your active status while you\u2019re online.&nbsp; It\u2019s great for protecting your privacy and avoiding unwanted interactions, and you can turn it back on at any time.&nbsp; We\u2019ll also share examples of other ways &#8230; <a title=\"How To Turn Off Active Status on Instagram\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/how-to-turn-off-active-status-on-instagram\" aria-label=\"Read more about How To Turn Off Active Status on Instagram\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":2629,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2627","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2627","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2627"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2627\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9155,"href":"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2627\/revisions\/9155"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2629"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2627"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2627"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2627"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}