Does Instagram notify you when you scan a story?

INSTAGRAMMERS should be careful when taking screenshots of other users’ posts as they may be able to find out.

Here’s when to worry and when to take screenshots.

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Does Instagram notify you when you scan a story?

Instagram doesn’t give a notification if someone’s post is a screenshot.

The app also doesn’t warn users if someone has taken a screenshot of their story – unlike Snapchat.

This means Instagram fans can take sneaky screenshots of other profiles without the other user ever realizing.

In 2018, Instagram tested a feature that would allow users to see who was screenshotting their stories, much to users’ dismay.

Every time a screenshot was taken during that time, a star-shaped icon was taped next to your handle.

However, this feature was discontinued after just a few months.

Does Instagram notify you when you take a screenshot of a post?

No, Instagram doesn’t send notifications when you screenshot a post.

There’s no way a person will know if you took a screenshot of their static post.

Notifies Instagram when you screenshot DMs

When it comes to direct messages on Instagram, however, it’s a different story altogether.

If another user sends you a disappearing photo or video via in-app DM and your screenshot, they will be notified.

However, screenshotting content other than disappearing snapshots and clips on DM will not result in a notification.

Can you avoid getting recognized for taking an Instagram screenshot?

As suggested by people on Twitter, putting your phone on Airplane or Airplane mode while taking screenshots won’t trigger the app’s alerts.

Another workaround is to visit the Instagram desktop website.

There are also a few apps that you can use to safely do the trick, including Story Reposter for iPhones and StorySaver for Android.