Does Instagram notify when you screenshot a story?

Have you ever taken a screenshot on Instagram Story only to wonder if the other user would find out about it? Here’s everything to know about whether or not Instagram has notifications when someone screenshots a story on the app.

In the age of social media where everyone can see everything you’re doing, Instagram has become one of the most popular platforms, with heaps of post types from reels, to shorts and more.

Stories is a popular post format that was first created by Snapchat and has been adopted by almost all other apps, including Instagram.

You might be wondering if there’s any way to immortalize the Instagram story of another user, so it doesn’t disappear within a day, and if you do screenshot something, if it alerts the original poster. Luckily, we’ve got you covered so you don’t cause a social faux pas.

Can you see if someone screenshot your Instagram Story?

Instagram will not notify you if a user has screenshotted your story or post. This means that if you screenshot another user’s post, they will also not be notified.

However, it is worth noting that certain features on Instagram have different rules. For example, if you try to screenshot something sent over Vanish Mode, the other person will be notified, so it’s best to be careful with what you choose to screenshot on the app.

Although Instagram has previously briefly tested a feature that allowed people to see who screenshotted their story back in 2018, it’s not clear whether they have any plans to add it back in the future.

Is there an Instagram screenshot notification?

Yes, there is an Instagram screenshot notification. While Instagram doesn’t notify users if their story has been screenshotted, this doesn’t apply to Instagram DMs.

If someone sends you a disappearing video or photo in your DMs and you screenshot it, the sender will be notified. However, this only applies to disappearing content in Instagram direct messages. Screenshotting a story, post, or reel, will not result in any notifications.

So, there you have it — everything you need to know about Instagram story screenshot notifications.

If you want to know more about how to use Instagram, you can check out our other guides here:

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