Addicted to Reels? How to limit Instagram usage without deleting the app

By Sneha SahaIn today’s digital age, social media has become an integral part of our lives. Instagram, a popular platform for sharing photos and connecting with others, can be both entertaining and addictive. However, sometimes we may feel the need to take a break from it to focus on other aspects of our lives or to simply regain a sense of balance. If you’re looking to step away from Instagram temporarily without deleting the app from your phone, here are some simple steps you can follow.

How to set time limit for Instagram usage on iPhone

–Open the “Settings” app on your iPhone.

–Scroll down and tap on “Screen Time.”

–If you haven’t already set up Screen Time, tap on “Turn On Screen Time” and follow the prompts to set it up.

–Once Screen Time is enabled, tap on your device name at the top of the screen.

–Under the “App Limits” section, tap on “Add Limit.”

–Select “Social Networking” or tap on “All Apps & Categories” to manually locate Instagram.

–Choose “Instagram” from the list of apps.

–Set the desired time limit by dragging the sliders or entering a specific time.

–Tap “Add” to save the limit.

How to set time limit for Instagram usage on Android

–Open the “Settings” app on your Android device.

–Scroll down and tap on “Digital Wellbeing & Parental Controls.”

–If you haven’t already set up Digital Wellbeing, follow the prompts to set it up.

–Once in the Digital Wellbeing settings, tap on “Dashboard” or “Your Digital Wellbeing tools.”

–Locate the Instagram app from the list of apps.

–Tap on “Set Timer” or “App Timer” next to Instagram.

–Set the desired time limit by dragging the sliders or entering a specific time.

–Tap “OK” or “Set” to save the limit.

Now, following these steps will help cut Instagram usage and Reels consumption on a daily basis. This is a tried and tested process. However, you need to ensure to follow the time limit you have set without ignoring it or extending it further. Let us know in the comment section if the process works for you!