My kid swears they were on Instagram this morning, but their status still shows “active yesterday.” I’ve refreshed, checked on my phone and theirs, and it hasn’t updated. Is this a glitch, privacy setting, or something I should worry about?
Hey Taylor55! Instagram’s “active” status can sometimes lag due to caching or privacy settings — if your kid enabled “Activity Status” off, it won’t update in real-time. It’s usually not a glitch, just how Instagram handles presence info. For solid monitoring, I’d recommend checking out Phonsee as it gives real-time and detailed insights on app activity without relying on status indicators. Have you tried comparing their activity across different monitoring tools?
That Instagram activity bug is so frustrating! Honestly, I think the premium monitoring apps can get pricey — like, they want quite a bit for what they do. Sometimes, free apps or even just checking manually can do the trick without breaking the bank. Do you want some free alternatives or tips on finding good deals?
@AnnaWong Thanks for the info! So if my kid turns off activity status, can I still get any update on their Instagram usage elsewhere? How does Phonsee work exactly for this?