On Instagram there are several activity statuses that you might see near the green dot beneath a user's profile picture including: active now, active today, and active yesterday.
This appears within the direct message list and tells other Instagram users when the person opened Instagram last.
Key Points:
- What Does 'Active Now' Mean?
- What Does 'Active Today' Mean?
- What Does 'Active Yesterday' Mean?
- How To Turn Off Active Status On Instagram
- Why Can't I See l Active Status On Instagram?
- FAQs
What Does 'Active Now' Mean?
Active Now means that the user is currently active on Instagram, or was online less than 8 hours ago.
What Does 'Active Today' Mean?
Active Today status shows that the user was online within 8-24 hours ago, but is not currently online.
What Does 'Active Yesterday' Mean?
Active Yesterday means that the user was active between 24-48 hours ago.
How To Turn Off Active Status On Instagram
If you'd rather not let others know when you're active now on Instagram, either publicly or within an Instagram direct message, you can toggle off this setting in your Privacy settings.
Visit your profile page and tap the menu icon on the top right corner.
Tap Settings.
Tap Privacy.
Scroll down and tap Activity Status.
Toggle off 'Show your active status'
Why Can't I See I Active Status On Instagram?
If you can't see the online activity of other users, it means that you have your general status hidden. To view other users' status, you'll first need to turn your activity status on by following the steps here.
Once you've done so, you should see a green dot near other user's profile icons in the direct messages section, and if you have the Active Together feature toggled on, you'll be able to see when another user is online at the same time as you while direct messaging.
If you've turned your activity status on but you're still not seeing the feature, it might not be available in your region.
Keep in mind that activity status only appears on the Instagram app, not on desktop.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long ago is active today?
Active Today means the user has been online sometime within the past 24 hours.
What is the difference between active today and hours ago on Instagram?
Hours ago means the user was active sometime within the last 8 hours. Active today means they were online sometime within the last 24 hours.
Can people see when you were last active on Instagram?
Only if you turn it on in your privacy settings.
What is the difference between active yesterday and active today?
Active Yesterday means the user was online sometime between 24-48 hours ago. Active Today means they were online sometime within the last 24 hours.
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