Instagram tests read-only mode
Instagram is exploring a read-only mode that blocks likes, comments, messages, follows and Story views for Instagram Plus accounts, according to a leaker.
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Instagram's Quiet Experiment With Invisible Browsing
Instagram is exploring a read-only mode that lets users browse profiles without liking, commenting or viewing Stories. Discovered in October 2026, the internal test tied to Instagram Plus could reduce accidental signals while raising new questions about lurking and privacy. The platform already keeps profile visits invisible by design.
Instagram would be working on a read-only mode for Plus subscribers: you can navigate without leaving traces.
Instagram could soon bring a read-only fashion for inconspicuous profile checking. No embarrassing like, no accidental follow, no "Oh God, now the person knows that I've stalked." However, only with subscription.
Instagram tests read-only mode for profile viewing
Instagram is testing a new option that would allow users to view profiles in a read-only mode, according to app researcher Alessandro Paluzzi. The feature would prevent users from interacting with the profile while the mode is active. Users would not be able to like or comment on posts, send messages, follow the account or view Stories. The option appears to be part of Instagram’s paid add-on package, although the platform has not confirmed the …
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