Instagram has now received an update that will allow you to appear offline even while active. To do this, you simply need to turn off your active status, which is quite simple.

You can now appear offline even while active on Instagram. The company introduced this feature to provide users with more privacy. This allows you to hide your active status on Instagram. This will prevent your friends and followers from knowing you're online, and you can scroll through your reels without worry. Let's learn how to hide your active status on Instagram.

What does active status mean?

When you're active on Instagram, a green dot appears next to your name in the message box. An "Active Now" status also appears. This lets your friends and followers know you're active. If they see this and send you messages, you're pressured to reply immediately. In such a situation, if someone starts messaging you constantly or too many people start messaging you, it can be very annoying. In such a situation, you can enjoy Instagram comfortably by turning off your active status.

How to appear offline even when you're online?

Hiding your active status on Instagram is very easy. By doing this, you will appear offline even when you're active. To do this, first open the Instagram app on your phone and go to your profile. You will see three lines in the top right corner. Tap on them and go to Settings & Activity. Here, you will see the option for Messages and Story Replies. Search for Show Activity Status and turn it off. By turning it off, your active status will be hidden, and no one will know when you were active on Instagram. You can also turn it back on in the same way by going to Settings.