To hide your active status on Instagram, follow these steps:
- Open the Instagram app and go to your profile by tapping your profile icon in the bottom right corner.
- Tap the three horizontal lines (hamburger menu) in the top right corner.
- Select Settings and privacy.
- Scroll to the section called How others can interact with you and tap Messages and story replies.
- Tap Show activity status.
- Toggle off the switch next to Show activity status. When off, others will no longer see when you are active or last active on Instagram.
Turning off your activity status means you also won't be able to see the active status of other users
. This setting hides the green dot and "Active now" label that appear next to your profile in direct messages and elsewhere on the app, enhancing your privacy by not broadcasting your online presence
