Instagram’s Latest Updates: Latest Trends, Essential Information & Insta Growth News

Instagram has added new stickers and an updated sticker UI to make DMs more fun and engaging over the holidays. Users can now create nicknames for friends in DM chats, share live locations, and use over 300 new stickers to enhance their conversations. ...

[[SUMMARY]] Social platforms are heavily promoting their subscription offerings and products within their apps. X and Meta are pushing for more users to sign up for their premium services. Snapchat is also promoting its premium service directly to user inboxes....

Instagram is testing a new collage feature for Stories, allowing users to create collages from their camera roll. This new collage feature offers a more freeform design compared to the existing Layout option in Stories. Instagram's strategy of copying...

[[SUMMARY]] Instagram is testing a new collage feature for Stories, allowing users to create collages from their camera roll. Instagram has been experimenting with collages for some time, inspired by Pinterest's "Shuffles" app. [[HEADER]] Instagram Testing New...

There is ongoing discussion about link penalties on social platforms. Most social media platforms have implemented penalties for including links in posts. The reach of link posts on various social platforms is limited, except for Bluesky. Are Social Platforms...

Many social platforms are reducing the prevalence of link posts in favor of in-house engagement. Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, TikTok, Snapchat, and LinkedIn all have restrictions or penalties in place for links in posts. Bluesky is an exception, embracing...

We’re introducing new features to make it easier to express yourself and connect with friends through Instagram DMs. New features include over 300 new stickers, updated DM sticker tray, nicknames for you and your friends, and location sharing. Instagram Unveils...

Instagram is testing a new placement for the message icon in the app UI. DMs are being used more frequently than regular feed updates on the platform. Instagram is leaning into the shift towards DM interactions by making changes to the app layout. Instagram...

[[REVISED]] With Donald Trump securing another term in the White House, many are wondering how social media regulations will be impacted and what changes major social platforms can expect under a second Trump administration. Social media played a significant...