2 Ways to Turn Off Read Receipts on Instagram
If you don’t want anyone to know that you’ve read their messages on Instagram, you can now do so with the help of the Read Receipts feature. All you have to do is turn off Read Receipts on Instagram. However, until recently, Meta did not allow users to disable Read Receipts on Instagram. But now Instagram itself allows users to turn off this feature. Let’s know below how to turn off Read Receipts on Instagram.
What is Read Receipts on Instagram?
Read Receipts is a feature on Instagram that shows a status indicator for the sender of DMs on Instagram when the message has been viewed and read by the recipient. This feature is available on both Android and iOS (iPhone and iPad).
However, most social media platforms do not allow turning off read receipts. But Instagram has gone a step further and given users control over the privacy of direct messages. Now users can turn off Read Receipts for any personal DM or for all DMs in their Instagram account.
How to Turn Off Read Receipts on Instagram for All Messages
Instagram allows you to disable read receipts for all DMs in your account at once. If you also want to turn off Read Receipts for all direct messages on Instagram, then follow the steps given below.
To disable read receipts on Instagram for everyone:
1. Open Your Instagram App on Android or iPhone.
2. Go to Your Profile and Tap on Three Lines (≡) on Top Right Corner.
3. Tap on Messages and Story Replies.
4. Tap on Show Read Receipts.
5. Now Turn off Toggle next to Read Receipts.
That’s all! Now Read Receipts is turned off for everyone on your Instagram. Now the hassle of turning off read receipts for people’s accounts one by one is over.
Also read: What is Vanish Mode on Instagram and How to Turn it Off?
How to Turn Off Read Receipts on Instagram for Individual DMs
Along with this, if you want to turn off Read Receipts for a specific chat instead of all DMs, this is also very easy. For this, follow the steps given below.
To disable read receipts on Instagram for one person:
1. Open Instagram App and Tap on Messenger Icon on Top Right Corner.
2. Now Select a Chat in Which You Want to Turn Off the Read Receipts.
3. Tap on Username at Top Bar.
4. Tap on Privacy and Safety.
5. Now Turn off Toggle Switch next to Read Receipts.
That’s it! Now Read Receipts has been turned off for the specific chat you selected. If you read the messages sent by him, he will not know.
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FAQs
Q 1. Why is the read receipts option not showing up on Instagram?
Answer – If the Read Receipts option is not showing up on your Instagram, it may be due to an outdated Instagram app or a technical glitch. To fix this, update the Instagram app from the Play Store or App Store. Then clear the Instagram app cache. The Read Receipts option will appear.
Q 2. Why can’t I see if someone read my message on Instagram?
Answer – If someone reads your message but you are not able to see it, it means that the user has turned off read receipts for you. Due to this, you are not able to know whether he read your message or not.
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