Instagram: how to deactivate the ‘seen’ in messages so they don’t know that you have already read them?

If you are concerned about your privacy when chatting on social networks, you will be happy to know this latest news. Instagram is implementing new functions, such as option to deactivate viewing in direct messages.

The platform has recently been introducing features that are already present in WhatsApp, the instant messaging app. For example, it is now possible edit messages in the photography application.

As for the option to disable viewed on Instagram, this feature was officially introduced last year. However, some users are just becoming aware of its availability.

How to remove views on Instagram

Next, follow these steps:

• Open the chat you want on Instagram and select the name of the chat or user.
• Access “Privacy and security” in the user’s profile.
• Disable the “Read confirmation” option, which is activated by default.
• By disabling this option, received messages will not be marked as seen, allowing you to read them without the other person knowing.

And thus, the “Seen a moment ago” message that appears when someone reads our message will no longer appear.