instagram turn off read receipts

Simply tap on the name of the user you’re messaging, then tap “privacy and safety” and then toggle off the read receipts option.

All you have to do is head over to your settings and navigate to the “Messages and Story Replies” area. After that, you should see a “show read receipts” option. Click on that and then toggle off your read receipt.

You can also either choose to show or hide your activity status in this same area of the settings, which will ensure none of your followers or people you messaging will be able to see whether you’re online or not.