Why does Instagram say Active Now when I’m not?

By: Peter

Instagram technical glitches

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Like any other social media platform, sometimes technical glitches on Instagram can cause unexpected issues or malfunctions that impact the user experience.

Background data usage

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If your Instagram app is running in the background, it may still show as active, even when you are not actively using it.

Background notifications

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If you have notifications enabled for your Instagram app, receiving a notification can cause your status to show as active, even if you are not using the app.

Third-party apps

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In certain instances, some third-party apps, such as task killers or battery savers, can cause the “Instagram shows active when I’m not” problem.

Instagram’s algorithm

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Instagram algorithm may misrepresent activity thinking you’re likely to engage with certain content.

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