Muting someone’s posts on Instagram is a straightforward task, but finding the unmute button can be a bit of a puzzle. Unlike the mute function, the unmute option is not clearly visible on your News Feed. You need to visit the profile you muted to reactivate the visibility of their posts. But what if you can’t remember who you muted in the first place?

This article will walk you through the steps on how to unmute Instagram posts and stories, even if you’ve forgotten the account you muted.

How to Unmute Posts on Instagram

There are two primary scenarios when you want to unmute Instagram posts – when you remember the muted person’s username and when you don’t. Let’s delve into both cases:

If You Remember Their Username

If you recall the username of the person you muted on Instagram, follow these steps to unmute their posts:

  1. Visit their profile and click on the “Following” option.
  2. Click on the “Mute” button.
  3. Finally, switch off the “Posts” toggle.

That’s it! Their posts will no longer be muted and will appear in your News Feed.

If You Can’t Remember Their Username

In case you’ve forgotten the username of the person you’ve muted, you’ll need to navigate to the list of muted accounts to find them:

  1. Go to your profile.
  2. Tap on the menu (three lines) in the top right corner.
  3. Click on “Settings”.
  4. Navigate to “Privacy” and then to “Muted Accounts”.
  5. Here, you’ll see all the accounts you’ve muted. Select the one you want to unmute.
  6. Tap on the “Following” button.
  7. Click on “Mute”, then switch off the “Posts” toggle.

How to Unmute Stories on Instagram

Unmuting someone’s Instagram story follows a similar process to posts. Once again, we’ll break it down based on whether you remember the person’s username.

If You Remember Their Username

To unmute someone’s story on Instagram:

  1. Navigate to their profile and tap the “Following” icon.
  2. Click on the “Mute” button.
  3. Turn off the “Stories” switch.

With that, their stories will no longer be muted and will be visible on your Stories feed.

If You Can’t Remember Their Username

If you don’t remember the username of the person you’ve muted, access the list of muted accounts:

  1. Go to your profile.
  2. Tap on the menu (three lines) in the top right corner.
  3. Click on “Settings”.
  4. Navigate to “Privacy” > “Muted Accounts”.
  5. Select the account you want to unmute.
  6. Tap on the “Following” button.
  7. Click on “Mute”, then switch off the “Stories” switch.

Voila! You’ve successfully unmuted the account.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Differences Between “Mute” and “Unfollow”?

Muting simply hides a person’s posts and stories from your feed, while they remain in your followers list. Unfollowing, however, removes their posts and stories from your feed, and you cease to be a follower. Additionally, muting is a private action, while unfollowing is visible to the person.

Why does Instagram show @silent?

The @silent feature on Instagram is designed to send messages without notifying the recipient, making your direct messages more discreet.

Conclusion

Despite being hidden in a few menus, the ‘mute’ and ‘unmute’ functions on Instagram are not too complicated to use once you understand the process. This guide should help you navigate your way around Instagram’s settings and keep your feed filled with the content you want to see. Happy Instagramming!