If you’re using Instagram Direct Messages (DMs) to communicate with friends, family, or colleagues, you may be wondering how to tell if someone has taken a screenshot of your messages. Fortunately, Instagram has made it easy to tell if someone has taken a screenshot of your disappearing photos or videos, as well as your regular messages.
When someone takes a screenshot of a disappearing photo or video you sent, a small hatched circle will appear beside it. This indicates that the photo or video has been screenshotted. You’ll also be notified in the conversation summary on your main messages page, where you’ll see the note “Screenshot.”
It’s important to note that Instagram does not notify you when someone takes a screenshot of a regular message you sent. This means that if someone takes a screenshot of a regular message, you won’t be able to tell unless they tell you.
If you’re concerned about someone taking screenshots of your messages, there are a few things you can do. First, you can use disappearing photos and videos instead of regular messages. As mentioned, Instagram will notify you if someone takes a screenshot of a disappearing photo or video.
You can also turn off screenshot notifications in your Instagram settings. This will prevent you from seeing when someone takes a screenshot of your messages, but it will also prevent you from seeing when someone takes a screenshot of your disappearing photos and videos.
Finally, you can use a third-party messaging app that offers screenshot notifications. This way, you’ll be able to tell when someone takes a screenshot of your messages, regardless of whether they’re regular messages or disappearing photos and videos.
In conclusion, it’s easy to tell if someone has taken a screenshot of your disappearing photos or videos on Instagram. You’ll be notified in the conversation summary, where you’ll see the note “Screenshot.” Unfortunately, Instagram does not notify you when someone takes a screenshot of a regular message you sent. If you’re concerned about someone taking screenshots of your messages, you can use disappearing photos and videos, turn off screenshot notifications in your Instagram settings, or use a third-party messaging app that offers screenshot notifications.
