How to Mute an Instagram User

There could be any reason why you would want to stop seeing someone’s post or stories on Instagram, muting them is the only polite way to do it as it doesn’t notify them. If you will unfollow a friend, family member, or colleague, they may find it harsh and impolite. Fortunately, the Mute option exists on Instagram which is better than unfollowing a user.

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In this guide, we will show you how to mute someone on Instagram.

Muting Someone on Instagram

Follow the guide to learn how to do it:

In your device, go to the Instagram app by using the search option on an android and spotlight search on the iPhone. Launch the Instagram app.
Log-in to your already existing Instagram account and navigate to the user profile whom you want to mute.
On the user Instagram profile, you will find the “Following” button below the user’s info. Tap on it.
A menu will appear, tap on “Mute” from the list of options.
From the “Mute” extended menu, toggle the buttons next to the “Posts” and “Stories” to disable the options.

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There exists another way to mute a user’s Instagram stories and posts:

Tap and hold the profile icon of an Instagram user from the stories row at the top of the Instagram feed.
Now tap on the “Mute” button from the menu that appears. Only the story will be muted right away.
Similarly, if you only want to hide someone’s posts from your feed. Tap on the three dots given on the top-right corner of the user’s post beside the username.
From the menu that appears, tap on the “Mute” option.
From the pop-up select if you only want to mute the user’s posts or both posts and stories. Tap on one of the options.