- Unmute Instagram Stories:
- via User Stories: Visit the profile > Open their stories > Settings > Unmute Story.
- via Stories Feed: Swipe stories feed > Long press on profile > Unmute Story.
- via Profile: Go to profile > Following button > Mute > Turn off Stories.
- Check Muted Profiles: Open Instagram > Swipe stories feed > Grayed-out profiles are muted.
Instagram stories are a fun way to share what’s happening in your life. But if you’ve muted a story and now want to see it again, this guide is for you. Here, I’ll show you how to unmute Instagram stories and view the ones you’ve muted.
Best Ways to Unmute Instagram Stories
There are three ways to unmute stories on Instagram. Here’s how:
Method 1: Via User Stories
Step 1: Open Instagram and go to the profile of the person whose stories you want to unmute.
Step 2: Tap on their profile picture to open their stories.
Note: This only works if they’ve posted a story in the last 24 hours.
Step 3: Tap on the settings icon in the top right corner of their stories.
Step 4: A list of options will pop up. Choose “Unmute Story.”
Method 2: Through Instagram Stories Feed
Step 1: On your Instagram home screen, swipe your stories feed from right to left until you reach the end.
Step 2: You’ll see that all muted Instagram stories are grayed out.
Step 3: Press and hold on profile whose stories you want to unmute.
Step 4: A pop-up will appear. Select “Unmute Story.”
Method 3: Via Instagram Profile
If the person you’ve muted hasn’t posted a story in the last 24 hours and you want to unmute their stories, follow these steps:
Step 1: Go to the profile of the person whose stories you want to unmute.
Step 2: Tap on the “Following” button below their bio.
Step 3: In the drop-down menu, select “Mute.”
Step 4: You’ll see two options: “Posts” and “Stories.” Turn off the “Stories” option. You’ve successfully unmuted their stories.
How to see whose Instagram Stories you’ve muted
If you’ve forgotten which Instagram Stories you’ve muted, follow these steps to see muted Instagram profiles:
Step 1: Open your Instagram app and tap on the home icon at the bottom menu to go to the homepage.
Step 2: Swipe through your stories feed from right to left until you reach the end.
Step 3: All the profiles with grayed-out stories are the ones you’ve muted. That’s it! You can now see all the users whose stories you have muted.
In conclusion, muting and unmuting Instagram stories to personalize your Instagram feed. You decide whose stories you want to see and when.