How to set time limit on Instagram Android

Wondering how to set time limits on Instagram? If you are, it’s likely you think you’re spending too much time in the app. For years now, Instagram (owned by Facebook’s aren’t company Meta) has allowed users to set a daily time limit they use the app for. 

What this means is that once the time limit is reached, Instagram will remind you so you (hopefully) don’t use the app anymore that day. However, as of this week, it appears Instagram has limited the time limit feature. 

Previously, you select 1, 2, or 3, hours per day as your daily time limit, or 10, 15, 30, or 45 minutes a day as your daily time limit. But now Instagram has eliminated the 10 and 15-minute options. This is presumably because the company wants people to spend more time in its app.

Instagram has increased the minimum daily time limit setting to 30 minutes, up from 10 or 15 minutes.

An Instagram user told TechCrunch that the app asked them to "set a new value" for their daily time limit, though noted that they could retain their existing setting.”[1] pic.twitter.com/qALOBXKUJ0

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Is that shady? Yes. But you can still set time limits in the Instagram app. Here’s how:

How To Set Daly Time Limit On Instagram (iPhone)

1. Open the Instagram app.
2. Tap the profile button.
3. Tap the hamburger button (the three horizontal bars at the top of the screen).
4. Tap Your Activity.
5. Tap Time Spent.
6. Tap Daily Time Limit.
7. On the pop-up sheet that appears, select 30 or 45 minutes or 1, 2, or 3 hours.
8. Tap Done.

This time limit will now be set until you choose to change it again. 

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How To Set Daly Time Limit On Instagram (Android)

1. Open the Instagram app.
2. Tap the profile button.
3. Tap the hamburger button (the three horizontal bars at the top of the screen).
4. Tap Your Activity.
5. Tap Time.
6. Tap Set Daily Time Limit.
7. On the pop-up sheet that appears, select 30 or 45 minutes or 1, 2, or 3 hours.
8. Tap Done.

This time limit will now be set until you choose to change it again. 

• Save

Instagram Break Reminders

But the Instagram app also allows you to set reminders to take a break from the app. These reminders are different than the Daily Time Limit in that there is no set amount of time you can use Instagram each day, however, if you’re using it more than you want during a session (that is, if you use the app for, say, 35 minutes straight without taking a break), the app can remind you you’ve been using it for so long and tell you its time for a break.

Millions of people suffer from digital addiction. We are unable to keep our devices away. From binge-watching shows on Netflix, Youtube to scrolling through Facebook and Instagram, we waste hours and then regret it. 

But some apps like Instagram have addressed the issue and have come up with features that let you know how much time you have spent on the app. Although the feature doesn’t stop you from exceeding the time-limit, it does make you aware of your usage and allows you to use your time more consciously.

Analysis of the time-limit feature –

Instagram has three sections for the Your Activity feature. The first one, named Activity Dashboard, will show you how much time you spent on Instagram daily. Along with it, you’ll also be shown the average time that you spend per week. 

The whole section which manages and records your activity can be divided into 3 categories –

• The first one shows your daily average. It’s the average of how much time you spend weekly. 
• The second section shows a comparative analysis of how much time you spent each day. 
• The third section allows you to manage your time. This feature enables you to create a timer with a time limit of 15 minutes to 8 hours.

Setting time-limit in Instagram –

Follow these steps to set a time limit to your Instagram –

1. Open Instagram on your Android. Tap on your profile picture to visit your profile. It will be located at the bottom of your screen.

3. You will see various menu options such as Archive, Saved, Close Friends, and Your Activity. Click on “Your Activity,” it also has a clock icon.

5. Now, to set your time-limit, Click on “Set Daily Reminder” under the Manage your time section.

6. You will see various timelines from 5 minutes to 8 hours. Set any time-limit based on your preference, and you’re good to go!

That’s how you can set a time limit to your Instagram account. It will let you be aware of how much time you’re spending on the app. It will also avoid you being stressed about it. We all can relate how we opened Instagram for just a few minutes, and Boom! It’s over an hour. Having this feature will ensure you don’t overspend your time on it and manage it better.

Read about our other How-To articles –

• Secure your Telegram with Passcode 
• Use tab groups in Google Chrome in Android
• Playing a video in a Zoom meeting.
• Editing sent texts in Telegram. 

Let us know what you think about this feature of Instagram. You could also write in the comments if you need any specific How-to guide! Until then, happy networking!

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  On the top right corner, you can find the Plus symbol..

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  Click the timer and set it according to your needs..

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