Instagram: How to Disable Replies for Stories - Ultimate Guide

With this article, we will answer all your questions about how to disable responses for stories in Instagram, so take advantage and continue reading.


You are probably aware of this feature from the responses in Instagram, responses that users can make to another user's story, either by sending a message or a reaction with emotes. This can become annoying when we receive spam responses, so you might wonder how to disable responses for stories.

How to disable replies for stories in Instagram?

For those wondering how to disable responses for stories in Instagram, the first thing you should do is make sure you are using the latest version of the application for Android, iPhone or iPad> access the application> select your profile in the lower right corner > select the three horizontal lines in the upper right corner to access a pop-up menu> then you will have to access Settings> Privacy> Interaction History> look for the "Allow responses and reactions" section> select "Off" and that's it.
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You must bear in mind that the application will also allow you to choose between two other options for responses and reactions to your Stories, such as Your followers or Followers you follow, this what it will do is limit the majority of unnecessary, unwanted or spam comments and reactions in your 24-hour posts.

  That's all you need to know about disabling responses for stories in Instagram, so now that you know, we hope that you will be able to limit the responses in your story posts in the app as desired, even though your Followers will be able to send you private messages or send you a ping if you don't have this option disabled in your account settings.