Do you use Instagram on a regular basis to stay connected with your friends, family, and colleagues? In that case, you may have already noticed that Instagram Direct shows when a user was last active. It’s similar to WhatsApp’s Last Seen feature, but it can be easily disabled if needed.

For those who aren’t aware, Instagram Direct allows users to send private messages to other users. A user’s online or last active status shows up right below their Instagram name when you open Direct and go through the list of conversations. Although this is a pretty…