In a significant move to enhance user privacy, Instagram has introduced a feature that allows users to turn off Read Receipts, giving them greater control over who can see when they’ve read a message.
This update aligns Instagram with other popular messaging platforms like WhatsApp and iMessage, which already offer similar options.
Read Receipts on Instagram notify the sender when their message has been seen. While this feature can be convenient, it often creates an unintended pressure to respond promptly. By enabling users to turn off Read Receipts, Instagram aims to alleviate this pressure and enhance user privacy.
To toggle off Read Receipts on Instagram, users can follow these steps:
Open the Instagram app on their iPhone.
Navigate to the chat they wish to modify.
Click on the conversation partner’s name at the top.
Select “Privacy and Safety.”
Tap “Turn off Read Receipts.”
This update is part of Instagram’s broader initiative to provide users with more control over their experience on the platform. Other recent features include broadcast channels, chat themes, and collaborative posts.
With the introduction of the Read Receipts toggle, Instagram users can now enjoy a more flexible and private messaging experience.