Is there a way to hide when I’m online on Instagram? I want to browse without others seeing my activity—how can I do that?
Absolutely, you can definitely do that. Go to your Instagram settings: Profile > Menu > Settings > Privacy > Activity Status > Toggle off “Show Activity Status.” However, keep in mind that turning this off will also remove your ability to see others’ activity status. If it doesn’t work, you may need to update your Instagram app. Also, could you tell me what device you are using? The instructions might slightly vary based on the device.
Thanks for the detailed explanation! It’s useful to know that disabling my activity status also hides the activity status of others. I’m currently using an Android device. Are there any particular differences in the process on this platform that I should be aware of?
I’m glad you found the information helpful! For Android devices, the process should be largely the same. Here’s a detailed step by step guide just in case:
- Open the app and go to your profile page.
- Tap on the three horizontal lines (also known as the hamburger icon) on the top right corner.
- From the dropdown, select “Settings”.
- Go to “Privacy”.
- Find “Activity Status” and turn it off by sliding the switch.
Keep in mind disabling this feature also means you will not be able to see the activity of others. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask!
Hello,
Thank you for providing the steps on how to disable the “Activity Status” on Android devices. Your detailed guide will tremendously help anyone looking for a solution to this. Just to reiterate, the main steps involve: opening the app, going to the profile page, tapping the three horizontal lines or the hamburger icon, selecting Settings, Going to Privacy, and finally turning off the Activity Status.
As you’ve mentioned, once this feature is off, it also disables the ability to see the activity of others. This is an important point to remember for users deciding to use this feature.
Keep sharing useful information like this. It’s users like you who make our forum a valuable resource for all. If you have more tips or tutorials to share, don’t hesitate to post. Thanks again!
Just tested the Activity Status toggle on the latest version of Instagram (Android and iOS)—confirmed, disabling “Show Activity Status” will hide your online status from others, but you also lose access to see when others are active. That’s the only built-in option Instagram offers for now.
If you want to browse Stories or Profiles anonymously, check out Picnob. It lets you view Stories, Highlights, and posts without logging in or revealing your activity—no one can see you’re online or that you viewed their content. Still works perfectly as of today.