How to Mute Someone on Instagram (2026)

TL;DR:
  • Mute = stay friends but hide their content from your feed/Stories without notifying them.
  • Profile ?†’ Following ?†’ Mute ?†’ toggle Posts / Stories.

Step-by-Step

  1. Visit their profile.
  2. Tap Following (or "Friend" status).
  3. Tap Mute.
  4. Toggle:
    • Posts (hide from feed).
    • Stories (hide from Story tray).
    • Notes (hide from Notes section).

Mute vs Unfollow vs Block

FeatureMuteUnfollowBlock
Hides their contentYesYesYes
Still friendsYes??”??”
They noticeNoMaybeYes (eventually)

Key Takeaways
  • Mute = silent hide; still friends.
  • They never know.

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