{"id":59155,"date":"2026-05-15T13:44:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T10:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/?p=59155"},"modified":"2026-05-15T13:45:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T10:45:23","slug":"how-to-turn-off-activity-status-on-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/en\/how-to-turn-off-activity-status-on-instagram","title":{"rendered":"How to Turn Off Activity Status on Instagram: A Guide for Parents and Teens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>More people are using Instagram than ever before, but there are some serious privacy concerns associated with the platform. To help keep your kids safe online, it\u2019s vital to be aware of these and how to mitigate them. Keep reading for how to turn off Activity Status on Instagram and the impact of this.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/en\/how-to-turn-off-activity-status-on-instagram\/#What_is_Instagram_Activity_Status\" >What is Instagram Activity Status?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/en\/how-to-turn-off-activity-status-on-instagram\/#How_to_Turn_Off_Activity_Status_on_Instagram\" >How to Turn Off Activity Status on Instagram<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/en\/how-to-turn-off-activity-status-on-instagram\/#On_iPhone_and_Android\" >On iPhone and Android<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/en\/how-to-turn-off-activity-status-on-instagram\/#On_Desktop_Web_Browser\" >On Desktop (Web Browser)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/en\/how-to-turn-off-activity-status-on-instagram\/#Can_You_Hide_Activity_Status_from_One_Person\" >Can You Hide Activity Status from One Person?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/en\/how-to-turn-off-activity-status-on-instagram\/#Option_1_Turn_Off_Activity_Status_for_Everyone\" >Option 1. Turn Off Activity Status for Everyone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/en\/how-to-turn-off-activity-status-on-instagram\/#Option_2_Block_This_Person\" >Option 2. Block This Person<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/en\/how-to-turn-off-activity-status-on-instagram\/#What_Turning_Off_Activity_Status_Does_Not_Hide\" >What Turning Off Activity Status Does Not Hide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/en\/how-to-turn-off-activity-status-on-instagram\/#Why_Kids_Turn_Off_Activity_Status\" >Why Kids Turn Off Activity Status<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/en\/how-to-turn-off-activity-status-on-instagram\/#What_Turning_Off_Activity_Status_Means_for_Parents\" >What Turning Off Activity Status Means for Parents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/en\/how-to-turn-off-activity-status-on-instagram\/#How_Findmykids_Helps_Parents_Stay_Aware_Without_Invading_Privacy\" >How Findmykids Helps Parents Stay Aware Without Invading Privacy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/en\/how-to-turn-off-activity-status-on-instagram\/#Turning_Off_Activity_Status_on_Instagram_%E2%80%94_and_Why_it_Matters\" >Turning Off Activity Status on Instagram \u2014 and Why it Matters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/en\/how-to-turn-off-activity-status-on-instagram\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Instagram_Activity_Status\"><\/span>What is Instagram Activity Status?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s start with what Activity Status means on Instagram.<\/p>\n<p class=\"highlight_PastelGreen\">Activity Status shows whether a user is currently online and, if not, when they were last active on the platform. It appears in different places across the app, such as in Direct Messages (for example, \u201cActive now\u201d or \u201cActive 5m ago\u201d) and as a green dot next to a user\u2019s profile picture.<\/p>\n<p>Who can see your activity status? Only people you follow or users you have exchanged direct messages with, can see your Activity Status, unless you turn it off in your Instagram settings.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Turn_Off_Activity_Status_on_Instagram\"><\/span>How to Turn Off Activity Status on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can turn off your Active Status on Instagram so that others won\u2019t see when you are online. Keep in mind: when you disable it, you also won\u2019t be able to see when others are active.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"On_iPhone_and_Android\"><\/span>On iPhone and Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The steps are the same for both devices:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the Instagram app and go to your profile.<\/li>\n<li>Tap the <strong>menu (three horizontal lines)<\/strong> in the top right corner.<\/li>\n<li>Go to <strong>Messages and story replies<\/strong>.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-59152\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/How-to-Turn-Off-Activity-Status-on-Instagram-1024x972.png\" alt=\"turn off active status on instagram\" width=\"527\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/How-to-Turn-Off-Activity-Status-on-Instagram-1024x972.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/How-to-Turn-Off-Activity-Status-on-Instagram-300x285.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/How-to-Turn-Off-Activity-Status-on-Instagram-150x142.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/How-to-Turn-Off-Activity-Status-on-Instagram-768x729.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/How-to-Turn-Off-Activity-Status-on-Instagram-808x767.png 808w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/How-to-Turn-Off-Activity-Status-on-Instagram-392x372.png 392w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/How-to-Turn-Off-Activity-Status-on-Instagram.png 1054w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Tap <strong>Show Activity Status<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Toggle off <strong>Show Activity Status<\/strong>.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-59150\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/How-to-Turn-Off-Activity-Status-on-Instagram-2-1024x972.png\" alt=\"how to turn active status off on instagram\" width=\"527\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/How-to-Turn-Off-Activity-Status-on-Instagram-2-1024x972.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/How-to-Turn-Off-Activity-Status-on-Instagram-2-300x285.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/How-to-Turn-Off-Activity-Status-on-Instagram-2-150x142.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/How-to-Turn-Off-Activity-Status-on-Instagram-2-768x729.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/How-to-Turn-Off-Activity-Status-on-Instagram-2-808x767.png 808w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/How-to-Turn-Off-Activity-Status-on-Instagram-2-392x372.png 392w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/How-to-Turn-Off-Activity-Status-on-Instagram-2.png 1054w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>In some versions of the app, the path may look slightly different:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left; width: 100%;\">\n<li><strong>Settings and privacy<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Messages and story replies<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Show Activity Status<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"On_Desktop_Web_Browser\"><\/span>On Desktop (Web Browser)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To turn off Active Status via Instagram\u2019s website on a <strong>desktop<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Log in to your or your child\u2019s<strong> Instagram account<\/strong> on a desktop browser.<\/li>\n<li>Tap on the <strong>profile picture<\/strong> in the top right corner.<\/li>\n<li>Click the <strong>three-line icon <\/strong>and navigate to <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Open<strong> Messages and story replies<\/strong> and turn off <strong>Show Activity Status<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Hide_Activity_Status_from_One_Person\"><\/span>Can You Hide Activity Status from One Person?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Instagram doesn\u2019t offer a direct option to hide your Activity Status from just one specific person. The setting works globally, which means you either show your online status to everyone or turn it off for all users.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re thinking about privacy in a more flexible way\u2014especially for teens\u2014there are still a few options that can help you manage visibility and interactions in a safer, more controlled way.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_1_Turn_Off_Activity_Status_for_Everyone\"><\/span>Option 1. Turn Off Activity Status for Everyone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As we described above, you can turn off Activity Status in your account settings. That is the only official way to control whether others can see when you are online.<\/p>\n<p class=\"highlight_PastelGreen\">Note: When you turn off Activity Status, other users won\u2019t see when you are online or when you were last active. You will also lose the ability to see other users\u2019 activity status.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_2_Block_This_Person\"><\/span>Option 2. Block This Person<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If the goal is to stop a specific person from seeing your profile or interacting with you, blocking is the most effective option.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to the person\u2019s profile.<\/li>\n<li>Tap the <strong>three-dot menu<\/strong> in the top right corner.<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Block<\/strong> and confirm.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-59151\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/How-to-Turn-Off-Activity-Status-on-Instagram-3-1024x972.png\" alt=\"how to turn off online status on instagram\" width=\"527\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/How-to-Turn-Off-Activity-Status-on-Instagram-3-1024x972.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/How-to-Turn-Off-Activity-Status-on-Instagram-3-300x285.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/How-to-Turn-Off-Activity-Status-on-Instagram-3-150x142.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/How-to-Turn-Off-Activity-Status-on-Instagram-3-768x729.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/How-to-Turn-Off-Activity-Status-on-Instagram-3-808x767.png 808w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/How-to-Turn-Off-Activity-Status-on-Instagram-3-392x372.png 392w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/How-to-Turn-Off-Activity-Status-on-Instagram-3.png 1054w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Blocking means:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left; width: 100%;\">\n<li>They cannot see your profile or posts<\/li>\n<li>They cannot message you<\/li>\n<li>They cannot see your activity or online presence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is a stronger step and is usually used when there is unwanted contact or safety concerns.<\/p>\n<p>Features like <strong>Close Friends<\/strong> or <strong>Mute<\/strong> do not affect online status.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left; width: 100%;\">\n<li>Close Friends only changes who can see your Stories<\/li>\n<li>Mute only hides content from your feed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Turning_Off_Activity_Status_Does_Not_Hide\"><\/span>What Turning Off Activity Status Does Not Hide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Turning off Activity Status only hides your online presence on Instagram. It\u2019s really important that parents know that this won\u2019t hide a user\u2019s likes, comments, and other interactions on the platform. Disabling Activity Status also doesn\u2019t affect read receipts, meaning <strong>people will still see when you\u2019ve read their messages<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Kids_Turn_Off_Activity_Status\"><\/span>Why Kids Turn Off Activity Status<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are several different reasons that your kids might turn off Activity Status on their Instagram account, with the main ones being privacy concerns. Turning off Activity Status means that others can\u2019t see when they are online, which can remove some of the pressure to respond to messages instantly.<\/p>\n<p>For some kids, disabling this status is also a way to potentially avoid unwanted interactions or harassment\u2014it can also be a way to hide their online status and activity from parents.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Turning_Off_Activity_Status_Means_for_Parents\"><\/span>What Turning Off Activity Status Means for Parents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For parents keen to safeguard their kids online, turning off their Activity Status on Instagram helps preserve privacy and ensure their interactions are less intrusive and more controlled. Disabling this status means your child isn\u2019t visible as being available to chat at all times, and so is an easy\u2014but important\u2014way of helping them achieve a healthy online\u2014real world balance.<\/p>\n<p>But there\u2019s another side to the coin. If your kid turns off Activity Status, as a parent, you have less visibility into what they\u2019re doing on Instagram and how long they\u2019re spending on the platform.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Findmykids_Helps_Parents_Stay_Aware_Without_Invading_Privacy\"><\/span>How Findmykids Helps Parents Stay Aware Without Invading Privacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_59148\" style=\"width: 760px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.onelink.me\/xY6s?pid=content_team&amp;amp;c=en&amp;amp;af_channel=blog&amp;amp;af_adset=article&amp;amp;af_ad=how-to-turn-off-active-status-on-instagram&amp;amp;af_sub1=banner\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-59148\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-59148\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/Banner-FMK-Statistics-Night-Instagram-1-1024x683.png\" alt=\"how to turn off activity status on instagram\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/Banner-FMK-Statistics-Night-Instagram-1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/Banner-FMK-Statistics-Night-Instagram-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/Banner-FMK-Statistics-Night-Instagram-1-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/Banner-FMK-Statistics-Night-Instagram-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/Banner-FMK-Statistics-Night-Instagram-1-1536x1025.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/Banner-FMK-Statistics-Night-Instagram-1-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/Banner-FMK-Statistics-Night-Instagram-1-808x539.png 808w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/Banner-FMK-Statistics-Night-Instagram-1-392x261.png 392w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/Banner-FMK-Statistics-Night-Instagram-1-1232x822.png 1232w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/Banner-FMK-Statistics-Night-Instagram-1.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-59148\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #bec8d4;\">Findmykids app<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p>While turning off Activity Status can help teens feel more comfortable and less pressured online, it can also make it harder for parents to understand how much time their child is spending on Instagram and whether their digital habits remain healthy. For many families, the challenge is finding a balance between respecting privacy and staying aware of potential risks.<\/p>\n<p>This is where parental control tools like Findmykids can help.<\/p>\n<p class=\"highlight_PastelGreen\"><a href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.onelink.me\/xY6s?pid=content_team&amp;amp;c=en&amp;amp;af_channel=blog&amp;amp;af_adset=article&amp;amp;af_ad=how-to-turn-off-active-status-on-instagram&amp;amp;af_sub1=text\">Findmykids<\/a> is designed to support safer and healthier digital habits without requiring parents to constantly check their child\u2019s phone or monitor every conversation. Instead of focusing on surveillance, the app helps families build awareness, routines, and reasonable boundaries around screen use.<\/p>\n<p>With Findmykids, parents can:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left; width: 100%;\">\n<li>See how much time their child spends on apps like Instagram<\/li>\n<li>Notice sudden spikes in social media usage or late-night activity<\/li>\n<li>Temporarily block specific apps when needed<\/li>\n<li>Set app blocking timers to limit access to distracting apps for a chosen period of time<\/li>\n<li>Better understand changing digital habits and online routines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This can be especially helpful if a child hides their Activity Status on Instagram, since parents still have a way to stay informed about overall app activity without intruding on private messages or conversations.<\/p>\n<p>Getting started with Findmykids is easy:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.onelink.me\/xY6s?pid=content_team&amp;amp;c=en&amp;amp;af_channel=blog&amp;amp;af_adset=article&amp;amp;af_ad=how-to-turn-off-active-status-on-instagram&amp;amp;af_sub1=download\">Simply download the app<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Follow the instructions to link to your child\u2019s phone\u2014don\u2019t worry, it\u2019s a super straightforward process that should take no more than five minutes!<\/li>\n<li>Next, open the app on your own phone, select your <strong>child\u2019s profile<\/strong>, and tap <strong>Parental controls<\/strong> (on older versions of the app, choose <strong>In games and social<\/strong>).<\/li>\n<li>Finally, tap <strong>Block all apps<\/strong>, either temporarily or permanently, or <strong>select Instagram<\/strong> from the list.\n<p><div id=\"attachment_59149\" style=\"width: 760px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-59149\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-59149\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/Block-Instagram-1024x683.png\" alt=\"how to turn off active status on instagram\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/Block-Instagram-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/Block-Instagram-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/Block-Instagram-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/Block-Instagram-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/Block-Instagram-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/Block-Instagram-808x539.png 808w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/Block-Instagram-392x261.png 392w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/Block-Instagram-1232x821.png 1232w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2026\/05\/Block-Instagram.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-59149\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #bec8d4;\">Findmykids app<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Beyond social media awareness, <a href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.onelink.me\/xY6s?pid=content_team&amp;amp;c=en&amp;amp;af_channel=blog&amp;amp;af_adset=article&amp;amp;af_ad=how-to-turn-off-active-status-on-instagram&amp;amp;af_sub1=text2\">Findmykids<\/a> also includes several offline safety features designed to help parents stay connected in everyday life. The app offers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Accurate real-time location tracking<\/li>\n<li>Route history and Safe Zones notifications<\/li>\n<li>Loud Signal, which makes the child\u2019s phone ring at full volume even if it is on silent<\/li>\n<li>Sound Around, allowing parents to hear what is happening nearby if they are worried about their child\u2019s safety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Together, these tools help parents feel more confident about both their child\u2019s online habits and real-world safety.<\/p>\n<p class=\"highlight_PastelBlue\">If you want a simpler way to stay aware of your child\u2019s digital wellbeing while still respecting their independence, <a id=\"readmore\" href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.onelink.me\/xY6s?pid=content_team&amp;amp;c=en&amp;amp;af_channel=blog&amp;amp;af_adset=article&amp;amp;af_ad=how-to-turn-off-active-status-on-instagram&amp;amp;af_sub1=CTA\">try Findmykids<\/a> and explore its parental control and family safety features for yourself right now for free!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turning_Off_Activity_Status_on_Instagram_%E2%80%94_and_Why_it_Matters\"><\/span>Turning Off Activity Status on Instagram \u2014 and Why it Matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Activity Status means that others can view when your child is active on Instagram\u2014it\u2019s automatically set to on unless a user takes steps to disable it. This feature can cause issues around privacy (among other things), and it\u2019s vital that parents understand what Active Status means and the potential impact of turning it off.<\/p>\n<p>A reliable parental control tool like <a id=\"readmore\" href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.onelink.me\/xY6s?pid=content_team&amp;amp;c=en&amp;amp;af_channel=blog&amp;amp;af_adset=article&amp;amp;af_ad=how-to-turn-off-active-status-on-instagram&amp;amp;af_sub1=end\">Findmykids<\/a> can help keep kids safe online and promote healthy online habits, whether or not your child leaves their Active Status enabled on Instagram.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>How do you turn off active status on Instagram?<\/h3>\n<p>On both Android and iPhone devices, you can turn off Activity Status through your Instagram settings.<\/p>\n<p>Open the Instagram app and go to your profile. Tap the <strong>three-line menu<\/strong> in the top right corner, then select <strong>Messages and story replies<\/strong>. Tap <strong>Show Activity Status<\/strong> and toggle it off. In some versions of the app, you may also find this setting under: <strong>Settings and privacy \u2192 Messages and story replies \u2192 Show Activity Status<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once disabled, other users will no longer see when you are online or when you were last active. 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