Instagram’s New “Night Time Nudges” Remind Teens to Limit Phone Usage
Building on its latest round of teen safety features, Instagram has today announced new “night time nudges” that will prompt users to turn off their phones when using the app late at night. The feature is specifically targeted towards teenagers and aims to emphasize the importance of sleep for young people. When teens have spent more than 10 minutes on Instagram during late hours, such as in Reels or Direct Messages, they will receive a reminder notification to close the app. While this may not be a foolproof solution to mobile addiction, it adds to Instagram’s broader efforts in promoting teen safety and regulation. It remains to be seen how effective this feature will be in encouraging teens to limit their phone usage late at night.