Instagram users can see their friends’ last seen status. This feature evaluates people’s availability and decides when to send a message. Here, we will see how you can check someone’s last seen status on Instagram and also make your activity status effective.
How to Check Someone’s Last Seen on Instagram
The last-seen feature of Instagram is a way for us to see the last seen of people you follow or message on the app. Here are the two ways to check someone’s last seen:
Look for Green Dots
To inform you that someone is online in an instant, Instagram employs green dots as statuses. The results of these dots show up in the Direct Message section.
Here’s how to check the green dots:
- Open Instagram app.
- Tap the Direct Message icon (DM icon).
- Find or search the name of the person.
- Their profile picture will have a green dot next to it if they are online.
Note: It works only if the person has their activity status on.
XX Minutes Ago
Also, checking the “XX minutes ago” status on someone’s Instagram means you can see when they were last active on the platform.
Here’s how to view this status:
- Open Instagram app.
- Go to the DM section.
- Find the person’s name.
- If available, you will see a timestamp like “5 minutes ago” shows their last activity.
Note: This also only works if the person has their activity status enabled.
How to Manage Your Activity Status on Instagram
Instagram gives you the option to turn off your activity status if you do not want to share it. Follow these steps to manage your activity settings:
- Open your Instagram profile.
- Tap the three vertical lines in the top-right corner.
- Select Settings and Activity > Messages and Story Replies.
- Click on Show Activity Status option.
- Toggle off the button to disable your activity status.
Tip: Disabling your activity status also prevents you from seeing others’ activity statuses. To hide your status from specific users, you can block them instead.
FAQs
Can I see someone’s last seen if their activity status is off?
No, it is impossible to check someone’s last seen if their activity status is turned off.
Does Instagram notify users when you check their activity status?
No, Instagram does not notify users when someone checks their activity status.
Can I see the last seen for all Instagram users?
No, you can only view the activity status of users you have messaged, provided they have not disabled their activity status or blocked you.
