No more routine update: These are the changes Instagram plans for 2026
Numerous reports from recent weeks reveal the features Instagram is testing to give users unprecedented control.
Instagram top chief defends platform during trial over youth mental-health crisis caused by it
Instagram recovers after brief outage disrupts US users
Ms. Rachel appears to support antisemitic conspiracy theory in apology post
Instagram is working on an innovation that will make surfers dizzy
Meta's social network has developed a new feature that will allow you to use text or audio from other people's posts - and they will receive credit for reposting.
Is Instagram antisemitic? Jewish, pro-Israel influencers speak out
Is Instagram inherently antisemitic? We spoke to six Jewish, pro-Israel Instagram content creators to learn more about their experiences on Instagram and other social media platforms since Oct. 7.
Report: TikTok Developed A Competitor App For Instagram
In light of the US attempts to restrict the Chinese app TikTok, the social network is expected to soon launch a competitor app for photo sharing.
WhatsApp introduces new privacy measure by blocking profile picture screenshots
The ability to photograph profile pictures in Israel has yet to be blocked—however, users who have experienced the block report that it is impossible to undo.
October 7 Horror series to air on Instagram
Israel's Civil Advocacy Center announced this new venture with the hopes of reaching out to new audiences, namely American youth.
How can Israel deal with online hate, antisemitism? Social media stars speak out
While many people are fighting an actual war, influencers are fighting a war online (and in their real lives).
Facebook, Instagram down for tens of thousands worldwide, users report
"We're aware people are having trouble accessing our services. We are working on this now," Meta spokesperson Andy Stone said in a post on X social media.
Florida man carries around giant shark, promotes fishing to followers
The man, known as “Hood Fishing Entertainment” on social media, documented himself carrying a large shark as if “he had just caught a catfish,” one Instagram commenter wrote.
Berlinale film festival launches investigation into pro-Palestinian posts on its Instagram
The festival said they would file a criminal complaint against whoever made the pro-Palestinian post on their account.
Meta limits pro-Israel Instagram account because of posts about hostages
An Instagram customer service agent allegedly told Maxvictor last Tuesday that her account was in violation of the platform's policies with her numerous posts about hostages.