How to Remove the Notes Feature on Instagram

There Sadly Isn’t a Way to Turn off the Notes Feature Completely, but There Is a Hack That Essentially Does the Same Thing.

How to Mute Notes on Instagram

Notes Are Statuses You Can Share with Your Friends in the Dms Tab. They Can Be up to 60 Characters of Text and Emojis and Disappear After 24 Hours.

How to Remove Notes on Instagram as Annoying Feature Arrives

By Maya Lin-Takahashi

• Oct 8, 2026 • 3 min read

How to Remove Notes on Instagram as Annoying Feature Arrives

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

Instagram Has Just Launched Something Called Notes and Lots of Users Aren’t Keen. Thankfully, There Is a Way to Remove Them.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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