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The latest Instagram news, updates, and user guides, all in one place. Digital Trends offers in-depth coverage of everything this social media platform, including helpful explainers for posting, using the right hashtags, and gathering a healthy following. Here’s everything you need to know about Instagram.
Instagram may be preparing an AI-powered chatbot
With ChatGPT continuing to gain so much attention, other tech companies have been scrambling to release their own AI-powered chatbots in a bid to stay relevant.
Instagram 2022 recap: how to make your end-of-year Reel
Instagram added a Recap Reel template for users to share their favorite moments from 2022. Here's how to access it.
Are your Instagram comments not showing up? You’re not alone
Are your Instagram comments not showing up? You’re not alone
Comments aren't showing up for some Instagram users. Here's everything we know about the issue and if it's going to be fixed.
Instagram’s new Notes feature rolls out with several others
Instagram’s new Notes feature rolls out with several others
Instagram announced a bunch of new features and tests on Tuesday, including Notes, which offers another way to send short messages to selected recipients.
Instagram starts rolling out scheduled posts
Instagram starts rolling out scheduled posts
It's taken a while, but Instagram is finally rolling out a scheduling feature that lets you plan posts more than two months ahead.
Instagram to soon let creators make NFTs and sell them to fans
Instagram to soon let creators make NFTs and sell them to fans
Meta has announced a number of new features for creators on its social media platforms, including one that lets creators make and sell NFTs on Instagram.
Having trouble accessing your Instagram account? You’re not alone
Having trouble accessing your Instagram account? You’re not alone
Today's outage is an odd one since it apparently involves account suspensions. But if you're having trouble accessing your Instagram account, you aren't alone.
Instagram and Facebook down? You’re not alone
Instagram and Facebook down? You’re not alone
Having trouble using Instagram and Facebook this morning? You're not alone. As of October 27, it looks like both sites are having issues.
Instagram’s expanded blocking lets you block a person’s backup accounts
Instagram’s expanded blocking lets you block a person’s backup accounts
Instagram has announced three new safety feature updates and one of them lets you block people and more of their backup accounts.
Instagram may be adopting this beloved MySpace feature
Instagram may be adopting this beloved MySpace feature
Instagram has been spotted working on a feature that could let users add a song to their profiles. But it's not being tested externally.
TikTok pivots to photos while its competitors are still chasing its viral videos
TikTok pivots to photos while its competitors are still chasing its viral videos
While TikTok's competitors are pivoting to video, TikTok's newest feature seems to be a pivot towards its competitors' roots: friendship and photos.
Get ready: there could be more ads in Instagram’s future
Get ready: there could be more ads in Instagram’s future
Meta is apparently experimenting with adding new types of ads on Instagram.
When is the best time to post on Instagram?
When is the best time to post on Instagram?
If you're looking to boost the engagement you receive on your Instagram posts, you'll need to know the best time to post them. Here's how to figure that out.
The OG App, an ad-free Instagram client, is no longer on the App Store
The OG App, an ad-free Instagram client, is no longer on the App Store
The OG App, the ad-free alternative to Instagram, has been removed from the App Store just days after launch.
Can’t stand using Instagram in 2022? This app fixes everything you hate about it
Can’t stand using Instagram in 2022? This app fixes everything you hate about it
The OG App is bringing Instagram back to basics by removing all of its worst features and giving users true control over the content they view.
Instagram is building a ‘nudity protection’ tool for your DMs
Instagram is building a ‘nudity protection’ tool for your DMs
Instagram is building another way users can control what they see in the app. The feature is expected to help users avoid seeing unsolicited nude photos in DMs.
Instagram appears to be down. Here’s what we know so far
Instagram appears to be down. Here’s what we know so far
You're not imagining it. Instagram is down. Here's what we know.
3 reasons why Instagram Reels is failing to compete with TikTok
Instagram Reels doesn't seem to be doing so well. Here's a look at a few reasons why.
Instagram has finally fixed the Stories sound bug in the latest version of its iPhone app
Instagram has finally fixed the Stories sound bug in the latest version of its iPhone app
No, it's not just you: Instagram won't stay muted anymore, even if you have your mute switch on. Here's what you can do to get Instagram to be quiet again.
Instagram to start testing a repost feature
Instagram to start testing a repost feature
Instagram is about to start testing a feature that will let users share other people's content by reposting it, similar to other social media apps.
Instagram whacked with massive fine over child privacy
Instagram whacked with massive fine over child privacy
Meta-owned Instagram has been fined 405 million euros ($403 million) for violating the European Union’s privacy-focused General Data Protection Regulation.
Instagram ‘Not Interested’ button could come to save your feed
Instagram ‘Not Interested’ button could come to save your feed
Instagram is experimenting with two new features that will let users have more control over suggested posts and what they see in Explore.
Instagram further restricts content for new accounts under 16
Instagram further restricts content for new accounts under 16
Instagram already expanded its Sensitive Content Control settings in June, but now it's adding a few more updates for its teen users.