{"id":12298,"date":"2025-06-27T07:21:15","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T07:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.outfy.com\/blog\/?p=12298"},"modified":"2026-09-10T07:13:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T07:13:16","slug":"how-to-turn-off-vanish-mode-on-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.outfy.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-off-vanish-mode-on-instagram\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Turn Off Vanish Mode on Instagram: Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\">Ever opened a chat on Instagram and suddenly found messages disappearing? That\u2019s Vanish Mode in action \u2014 a feature designed for temporary, private conversations where messages vanish after they\u2019re seen. While it\u2019s great for privacy, it can be confusing or even frustrating if you turn it on by accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\">The good news? You can turn off Vanish Mode just as easily as you turned it on. Whether you&#8217;re using an Android or iPhone, this guide will walk you through exactly how to disable Vanish Mode on Instagram in just a few simple steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1  uagb-block-f99a1144  uag-hide-desktop    \"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTable Of Contents\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#what-is-vanish-mode-on-instagram\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">What Is Vanish Mode on Instagram?<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#why-you-may-want-to-turn-off-vanish-mode\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Why You May Want to Turn Off Vanish Mode<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#how-to-turn-off-vanish-mode-on-instagram\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">How to Turn Off Vanish Mode on Instagram<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#what-happens-when-you-turn-off-vanish-mode\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">What Happens When You Turn Off Vanish Mode<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#troubleshooting-cant-turn-off-vanish-mode\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Troubleshooting: Can\u2019t Turn Off Vanish Mode?<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#take-control-of-your-instagram-chats\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Take Control of Your Instagram Chats<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions-faqs\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Vanish Mode on Instagram?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\">Vanish Mode is an Instagram feature that allows users to send disappearing messages in a one-on-one chat. Once the recipient views the message and closes the chat, the content is automatically deleted. Think of it as a temporary messaging mode \u2014 similar to what you see on apps like Snapchat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here\u2019s how it works:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\">It\u2019s activated by swiping up in an existing Instagram DM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\">While active, the screen turns dark, and a message appears saying \u201cYou\u2019re in Vanish Mode.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\">Messages, photos, videos, and reactions sent in this mode disappear once seen and the chat is closed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\">If someone takes a screenshot while in Vanish Mode, the other person is notified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\">It\u2019s a great tool for quick, private conversations, but if you don\u2019t want messages to disappear or you turned it on by accident \u2014 you might want to switch it off. Let\u2019s walk through how to do that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You May Want to Turn Off Vanish Mode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\">While Vanish Mode offers added privacy, it\u2019s not always practical \u2014 especially if you\u2019re trying to keep track of important conversations. Here are a few common reasons users choose to turn it off:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\"><strong>Accidental Activation:<\/strong> It\u2019s easy to swipe up by mistake and enable Vanish Mode without realizing it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\"><strong>Need to Save Messages:<\/strong> Messages disappear as soon as the chat closes, which isn\u2019t ideal if you need to refer back to something later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\"><strong>Confusing for Recipients:<\/strong> If the other person isn\u2019t familiar with the feature, they might be unsure why messages are disappearing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\"><strong>Security Concerns:<\/strong> Despite its privacy features, Vanish Mode can sometimes feel less secure, especially if someone misuses it to hide messages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\">Whatever your reason, turning off Vanish Mode is quick and easy. In the next section, we\u2019ll show you exactly how to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Turn Off Vanish Mode on Instagram<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/help.instagram.com\/888592124998543\">Disabling Vanish Mode on Instagram<\/a> is straightforward and can be done in two ways\u2014either by swiping down or using the settings within the chat. Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 1: Swipe Down in the Chat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"864\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.outfy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Instagram-Vanishing-DMs-1.webp?resize=650%2C864&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Instagram Vanishing DMs\" class=\"wp-image-6987\" style=\"width:497px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.outfy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Instagram-Vanishing-DMs-1.webp?w=650&amp;ssl=1 650w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.outfy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Instagram-Vanishing-DMs-1.webp?resize=226%2C300&amp;ssl=1 226w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.outfy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Instagram-Vanishing-DMs-1.webp?resize=600%2C798&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\">Open the chat where Vanish Mode is enabled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\">Simply swipe down from the top of the screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\">The chat will return to normal mode, and a confirmation message will appear stating that Vanish Mode is off.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\">This is the quickest way to turn it off, especially if you enabled it by accident<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 2: Use the Chat Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\">Open the chat where Vanish Mode is enabled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\">Tap on the <strong>username or profile name<\/strong> at the top of the screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"458\" height=\"964\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.outfy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Privacy-and-safety-in-Instagram-.webp?resize=458%2C964&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Privacy and Safety in Instagram\" class=\"wp-image-12299\" style=\"width:408px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.outfy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Privacy-and-safety-in-Instagram-.webp?w=458&amp;ssl=1 458w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.outfy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Privacy-and-safety-in-Instagram-.webp?resize=143%2C300&amp;ssl=1 143w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 100vw, 458px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\">Tap on <strong>Privacy and safety<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"471\" height=\"946\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.outfy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Turn-off-Vanish-Mode-on-Instagram.webp?resize=471%2C946&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Turn off Vanish Mode on Instagram\" class=\"wp-image-12301\" style=\"width:384px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.outfy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Turn-off-Vanish-Mode-on-Instagram.webp?w=471&amp;ssl=1 471w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.outfy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Turn-off-Vanish-Mode-on-Instagram.webp?resize=149%2C300&amp;ssl=1 149w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 471px) 100vw, 471px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\">Find the <strong>Vanish Mode<\/strong> toggle and switch it off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\">If you prefer navigating through settings or the swipe gesture doesn&#8217;t work, this method is a reliable alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\">Once turned off, Vanish Mode will no longer be active in that chat, and any new messages will be saved like in a normal conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens When You Turn Off Vanish Mode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\">When you turn off Vanish Mode on Instagram, the chat goes back to normal. Here\u2019s what actually happens:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\"><strong>All messages from Vanish Mode disappear<\/strong>: Anything you or the other person sent while Vanish Mode was on\u2014texts, photos, videos\u2014will be gone for good. You won\u2019t be able to see them again.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\"><strong>New messages won\u2019t disappear<\/strong>: After you turn it off, any new messages you send will stay in the chat unless you delete them yourself.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\"><strong>Instagram tells both people<\/strong>: You and the person you\u2019re chatting with will see a small message saying that Vanish Mode was turned off. Just so everyone\u2019s on the same page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\"><strong>You can keep chatting normally<\/strong>: The conversation continues like usual, and you can scroll up to see older messages (before Vanish Mode was turned on).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\">That\u2019s it. Turning it off doesn\u2019t delete your chat or change anything else\u2014it just stops the messages from disappearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Troubleshooting: Can\u2019t Turn Off Vanish Mode?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\">If you\u2019re trying to turn off Vanish Mode but it\u2019s not working, don\u2019t worry\u2014this can happen sometimes. Here are a few quick fixes you can try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Update the Instagram App<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\">Make sure you\u2019re using the latest version of Instagram. Sometimes features like Vanish Mode don\u2019t work properly if the app is outdated. Go to the App Store or Google Play Store and check for updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Close and Reopen the App<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\">Try closing Instagram completely and opening it again. This can help if the app is just glitching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Restart Your Phone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\">A simple restart can fix small issues. Turn your phone off and back on, then try again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Clear the App Cache (for Android)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re using an Android phone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\">Go to <strong>Settings &gt; Apps &gt; Instagram &gt; Storage<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\">Tap <strong>Clear Cache<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\">This won&#8217;t delete your Instagram data\u2014it just removes temporary files that might be causing problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Reinstall the App<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\">If nothing else works, delete the Instagram app and reinstall it. This gives you a fresh version and can solve most bugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\">If you\u2019ve tried all of these and Vanish Mode still won\u2019t turn off, it could be a temporary bug. In that case, waiting a little while or contacting Instagram support might help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take Control of Your Instagram Chats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\">Vanish Mode on Instagram can be useful when you want a quick, private chat that doesn\u2019t stick around\u2014but it\u2019s not for everyone. If you turned it on by accident or just don\u2019t like the idea of your messages disappearing, turning it off is simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\">Just swipe down in the chat or use the settings to disable it. And if things don\u2019t work right away, a quick app update or restart usually solves the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\">Now that you know how to turn off Vanish Mode, you can chat on Instagram the way that works best for you\u2014without the disappearing messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:0.4px\">Want to refresh your feed too? Learn how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outfy.com\/blog\/how-to-reset-instagram-algorithm\/\">reset Instagram algorithm<\/a> to improve your exploNot really. Instagram doesn\u2019t let you turn it off for your whole account. You\u2019ll have to disable it for each chat individually if it gets turned on.re page and reel suggestions.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-ada4fe05 uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-true uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-4ae0ac57 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Can I turn off Vanish Mode permanently?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-103fe1a9 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Will I lose my old messages when I turn off Vanish Mode?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Only the messages sent <em>during<\/em> Vanish Mode will disappear. Anything sent before you turned it on will still be there.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-b6a742ae \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Does Instagram notify the other person when I turn off Vanish Mode?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes. Instagram shows a small message in the chat saying that Vanish Mode has been turned off. 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