In November of last year, Instagram announced that it would be releasing a feature that would allow users to disable read receipts for their direct messages (DMs). This feature allows users to select whether “Read” and “Seen” indicators appear (or do not appear) for the sender within message streams.
Instagram Introduces Option to Disable Read Receipts in Direct Messages
As you can see in this example, you can now turn off read receipts through your Instagram Direct inbox. This means that if you do not want people to know that you have read their direct message, you can simply delete the “Seen” notification and keep them guessing.
The configuration can be accessed within each chat service. It is possible to enable the new option by tapping on the name of the user (or the name of the group chat), selecting “Privacy & Safety,” and then turning off the “Read Receipts” option.
Some folks become a little twitchy if you don’t respond within a sufficient amount of time after viewing a message, and this could be a useful approach to minimize undue concern over your lack of response.
Enhanced Notification Controls: Avoid Unwanted Drama with Ease
You may now avoid unwanted drama from specific friends and family members by turning off these notifications, even though the majority of people realize that you are not going to respond right away. However, if this leads you to experience unwanted drama, you can now avoid it.
In addition, you can turn off read receipts for all users within the “Messages and Story Replies” settings. This means that there is a way to refrain from having to turn off this feature for each chat.
In any case, you now have a greater number of choices available to you for deactivating those annoying notifications, which may put you in a difficult position with some individuals who anticipate a prompt reaction.
Reducing Customer Anxiety: The Power of Read Receipts Control
In addition, it could be useful for brands in terms of controlling the expectations of their customers. Obviously, you should make it a priority to respond to questions and concerns raised by customers as quickly as possible. However, if you turn off read receipts, you might also be able to reduce the amount of anxiety that this causes.
An upgrade that has been desired for quite some time is finally available, and it will allow you to eliminate yet another source of stress that is associated with your activities on social media.
