How To Unmute Someone On Instagram (Posts, Stories, Notes & More)
Want to see a friend’s updates again? Good news, unmuting takes seconds. In this quick, human-friendly guide, you’ll learn how to unmute someone on Instagram, how to unmute someone’s story on Instagram, how to unmute Notes on Instagram, and since people mix them up how to unblock users on Instagram. Short steps, clear screenshots to plan for, and easy fixes are all below.
Quick Steps On How To Unmute Someone On Instagram
- Open the person’s profile → tap Following → tap Mute → toggle Posts and/or Stories off (so they’re unmuted).
- To unmute someone’s story on Instagram from the Stories bar: press and hold their greyed-out profile ring → tap Unmute story.
- Unmute Notes on Instagram: on their profile → Following → Mute → toggle Notes off.
- To review everyone you muted: Profile menu → Settings and privacy → Muted accounts.
- Still hidden? Check if you blocked each other. If needed, unblock (steps below).
Note: The Mute menu on a person’s profile controls Posts, Stories, and Notes. The Muted accounts list lets you reverse things fast.
Unmute From a Profile (Posts & Stories)– How To Unmute Someone On Instagram
This is the most reliable method to unmute from a profile. It works the same way on iPhone and Android.
Step-by-step
- Open Instagram and go to the person’s profile.
- Tap Following (under their bio).
- Tap Mute.
- Toggle Posts off to see their posts again in your feed.
- Toggle Stories off to see their stories again at the top of your home screen.
Pro tip: If you only want stories back (not posts), just unmute Stories and leave Posts muted.
How To Unmute Someone’s Story on Instagram (from the Stories Bar)
Step-by-step On How To Unmute Someone On Instagram
- On the home screen, swipe to the top Stories row.
- Scroll to find the greyed-out profile ring (muted stories sit at the end).
- Press and hold that profile ring.
- Tap Unmute story.
How To Unmute Notes on Instagram
Instagram Notes are those small text bubbles in your inbox. If you muted someone’s Notes, here’s how to unmute notes on Instagram.
Step-by-step
- Visit the person’s profile.
- Tap Following → Mute.
- Toggle Notes off to unmute.
See & Manage Your Muted Accounts List– How To Unmute Someone On Instagram
If you can’t remember who you muted, check the master list to see and manage your muted accounts list
Step-by-step
- Go to your profile and tap the menu (☰).
- Tap Settings and privacy.
- Scroll to Muted accounts.
- Tap any profile → Following → Mute → toggle off what you want to unmute.
Can’t Unmute? Quick Fixes On How To Unmute Someone On Instagram
Even after you flip the toggles, you might not see their content right away. Try these tips, in order if you can’t unmute.
- Check block status: If you blocked them (or they blocked you), mute/unmute won’t matter. See How to unblock users on Instagram below.
- Follow status: If you don’t follow them, you won’t see Posts or Stories unless their account is public.
- Refresh the app: Force-close Instagram, then reopen.
- Update Instagram: Newer versions sometimes fix visibility glitches.
- Clear cache (Android) / reinstall (iPhone & Android): As a last resort, this often resets stuck states.
If unmuting does nothing, a block or an outdated app is the usual culprit.
How To Unblock Users On Instagram (Different from Unmute)
“Mute” hides content without notifying the other person. “Block” cuts off contact entirely. If someone is blocked, unmuting won’t help, you must unblock.
Step-by-step (from Settings)
- Your profile → menu (☰) → Settings and privacy.
- Tap Privacy → Blocked.
- Choose the user → tap Unblock → confirm
Step-by-step (from their profile)
- Visit the person’s profile.
- Tap Unblock → confirm.
- (Optional) Tap Following if you want to start seeing their posts and stories again.
Important: Unblocking does not automatically make you follow them again. After you unblock, you may need to follow and then check the Mute panel to ensure Posts/Stories/Notes are unmuted.
Conclusion
Unmuting is simple once you know where to look. Start with profile → Following → Mute, then, if needed, unmute directly from the Stories bar, bring back Notes, and check Muted accounts for a quick sweep. And if nothing shows up yet, consider whether you need to unblock. With these steps, your feed, and peace of mind are back.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Will the person know I unmuted them?
A. No. Instagram doesn’t notify people when you mute or unmute them.
Q. Can I unmute multiple people at once?
A. Not in a single tap. However, the Muted accounts list lets you open each profile and unmute in seconds.
Q. Do I need to unmute both Posts and Stories?
A. It depends. If you want everything back, unmute both. If you only want one type, unmute just that toggle.
Q. Can I do this on desktop?
A. Sometimes you’ll see similar options on the web, but the mobile app is the most consistent route. If the web view looks different, switch to the app.
Q. After I unmute, will old posts flood my feed?
A. No. Unmuting affects what you see going forward. You won’t get a backlog of old posts.
