Instagram Direct will now show when your friends are online, last active status. Instagram Direct will now show when your friends are online, last active status. Instagram will now start showing users when their friends are online or were last active on the network in the Direct Messages option. But friends and followers with whom you have exchanged Direct Messages, they will be able see your active status and vice-versa. The new active now and last active feature is likely aimed at making messaging on the app a more seamless experience.

Source: Indian Express January 19, 2018 05:26 UTC