Popular photo-sharing app Instagram just celebrated its 10 year anniversary, and in celebration, it rolled out even more new features for users to try. But with all of those new features come new notifications that are sometimes confusing to users, leaving little red dots all over your feed.
All of these little red dots have different meanings, and to get your Instagram app to be notification-free, you'll have to go through all of them.
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Some users are finding a persistent red dot showing up under the Instagram profile icon. It seems no matter what they try, this pesky dot won't go away, and for those of us who like to keep our phone's home screens free of those pesky badge app icons, this can be an issue.
Here's what that red dot means, and how to get rid of it.
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What does a red dot mean on Instagram?
Whether the red dot you're dealing with is under your profile photo, the home tab, or any of the other countless tabs on Instagram, it usually indicates that you have a notification that needs to be checked.
Sometimes, these notifications are not directly related to activity on your profile. If Instagram feels you've been inactive lately, it'll send you notifications informing you of content you think you might like to interact with. To get rid of these dots, just click on the tabs they're under.
A red dot under your profile photo in the lower-right corner of the screen means you have a notification relating directly to your profile. This could be for a variety of reasons, such as someone tagging you in a photo (which will appear under your "tagged photos" tab), needing to update your profile, or something else entirely.
If you're looking to get rid of this icon, just go to your profile and try to find the source of the red dot. Once you see the notification it's indicating, it'll go away.
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i have a red dot in the corner of my instagram app BUT I CANT FIND WHAT THE NOTIFICATION IS FOR I HATE THIS PHONE
— annalisa | was @/annalisagracee_ (@holmesburytings) September 20, 2020
Why won't the red dot under my profile photo go away?
If you've checked all of the possible notification tabs on your personal Instagram profile, and the red dot has still not disappeared, it's possible that the notification is not for the profile you're on.
Instagram allows you to stay logged in to multiple accounts at once, all of which can be accessed from your profile. If you're looking to switch profiles, just go to your profile, then click your username at the top. This will show you all of the profiles you have saved to your device.
If the red dot has not gone away on your profile, it's possible that Instagram is trying to tell you another of your connected accounts has a notification. If there are any notifications on any of your other linked accounts, there will be a red dot under that profile's username, with some text indicating what notifications these profiles have.
To truly rid yourself of all notifications, you'll have to click through all of these, or sign out of any accounts you no longer want connected to your device.
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In the lower-right corner of your screen, there is a red dot next to your profile photo that indicates that a notification is being sent to you.
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Why Is There A Red Dot Under The House On Instagram?
If you tap the icon beneath the dot, you can check what’s new on your feed or page instantly. Instagram displays a red dot when accounts that you have enabled notifications for post photos you have not seen.
Can You See Who Views Your Instagram Profile?
Instagram does not allow users to see who views their profile. It is not possible to see who views your profile on Instagram. Instagram representatives say business accounts show how many people have visited your profile in the past seven days, or how many people have viewed your posts.
What Does The Red Dot Under Home In Instagram Mean?
The red dot on Instagram means what it means. There is no rule that says whether the red dot is under your profile photo, the home tab, or any of the other endless tabs on Instagram, but it is usually a sign that you need to check your notifications.
What Are The Icons Under Instagram Post?
Can You See Who Views Your Instagram Profile 2021?
It is impossible for both private and public accounts to check who is viewing their accounts. The names of Instagram Stories can be seen, but they are restricted to a particular story and do not show if they have been posted to your account in the past.
Can You View An Instagram Profile Without Them Knowing?
You can view their Instagram Stories anonymously by tapping their profile picture below the search bar. Once you have watched the Instagram user’s Stories within your gallery, you will not be able to see them on the Instagram user’s account.
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