Active and Seen are two different indicators on Instagram that provide information about a user’s online presence and activity. Let’s delve into each of them separately to understand their meanings.
1. Active:
The ‘Active’ status on Instagram denotes that a user is currently online and actively using the platform. This status is displayed to other users who are viewing their profile or engaging with them through direct messages. It is a real-time indicator that lets you know if someone is actively using Instagram at that moment.
When a user’s status is shown as ‘Active,’ it means that they have been active on the platform within the past five minutes. This can be useful when you want to initiate a conversation or engage with someone in real-time. However, it is important to note that not all users have this feature enabled, and some may choose to hide their activity status for privacy reasons.
2. Seen:
The ‘Seen’ indicator on Instagram is related to direct messages (DMs) and refers to whether or not the recipient has viewed your message. When you send a DM to someone, you can see if they have seen your message by looking for the ‘Seen’ status. This is denoted by a small eye icon that appears next to your message.
If the recipient has seen your message, it means that they have opened and read it. However, this does not necessarily indicate that they have responded to your message or are currently active on the platform. It just confirms that they have viewed the content of your message. It is worth mentioning that users can disable the ‘Seen’ feature in their settings, so you may not always be able to see if your message has been viewed.
‘Active’ refers to a user’s real-time online presence, indicating that they have been active on Instagram within the past five minutes. ‘Seen’ is specific to direct messages and shows whether the recipient has viewed your message. These indicators provide insights into a user’s activity and engagement on the platform. However, it is important to respect other users’ privacy settings and preferences regarding the display of these statuses.