How to Hide Your Online Status on Instagram

Brief By Newsbrief / 1:36 PM on 25 Feb 2026

Instagram also shows a green dot when you are online, just like many other platforms. This feature lets your friends or followers know that you are active. However, if you don’t want to appear online while using Instagram, you can easily hide it.To do this, first open the Instagram app and go to your profile page. Then go to Settings and click on Privacy. Here, you will find the Activity Status option. Turn it off. Once this setting is disabled, your online status will no longer be visible to your followers or friends.Keep in mind that if you hide your online status, you will also not be able to see the online status of others. This feature helps increase your privacy and lets you use Instagram without any worries.This way, you can enjoy Instagram without appearing online. It is especially useful for users who want to keep their activity private.

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