How to Mute Someone on Instagram

You can mute that individual without unfollowing them. Of course, the user won't be notified about it.

We have all been there. One of the people you follow on Instagram keeps posting, and you are not too interested to see any of the posts. One of the options is to unfollow that person, but what if you don't want to do that? Well, here is some excellent news! You can mute that individual without unfollowing them. Of course, the user won't be notified about it. Here, we are going to show you how to mute someone on Instagram.

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How To Mute An Account On Instagram

There are several ways to mute an account on Instagram, and we will share them all below. Remember that you can only mute someone on Instagram using the app. The mute option is not available on the web version of Instagram.

How to mute someone on Instagram through the feed

You can mute someone on Instagram through the feed. Here is how you can do that:

  • Launch the Instagram app on your smartphone
  • Tap the three dots right next to the user's post
  • Next, tap Hide
  • Now tap Mute (username)
  • Tap Mute Posts or Mute Posts and Story

How to mute someone on Instagram through their profile

Another way to mute someone on Instagram is through their profile. Here is what you need to do:

  • Launch the Instagram app on your smartphone
  • Go to the user's Instagram profile
  • Tap Following
  • Tap Mute
  • Finally, tap the switch next to Posts and Stories

How to mute someone on Instagram through messages

You can mute Instagram users through direct messages. Follow the steps below:

  • Open Direct Messages
  • Tap on the chatbox with the user that you want to mute
  • Tap the username at the top
  • Now tap the switch next to Mute Call Notifications or Mute messages

How to unmute someone on Instagram

As you can see, muting someone is super simple. If someone annoys you and you don't want to unfollow that person, the mute option is the perfect solution. If you change your mind and want to unmute the user, do the following:

  • Head to the user's profile
  • Tap Following
  • Tap Mute
  • Finally, tap the switch next to Posts and/or Stories

Done! You'll be able to see the user's posts and stories now!

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