What happens if a sender is restricted—does "Seen" still appear?

Liamloof08 Jul, 2025Technology

When a sender is restricted on Instagram, their messages are moved to the Message Requests section. This allows the recipient to view the messages without the sender being notified that they’ve been seen. It’s a useful feature for maintaining privacy without blocking or unfollowing the sender. The “Seen” status won’t appear unless the recipient replies or moves the chat back to the main inbox. This method is commonly used by users who want to read messages discreetly while avoiding direct engagement or notifying the sender that the message was opened.