Instagram users want Instants gone: Why the new feature is sparking privacy fears and how to turn it off | The BriefWire
Instagram users want Instants gone: Why the new feature is sparking privacy fears and how to turn it off
Published on 5/17/2026, 6:46:45 AM
Key points
Instagram's latest Instants feature hasn't been off to the warm reception that Meta would have hoped for.
Instead, the feature has received mixed reviews, with users quickly trying to look up how to remove the unwanted photos from their DMs.
Users on social media have also raised privacy concerns around the feature due to its no-confirmation approach before sending images.
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Quick context: Instagram's latest Instants feature hasn't been off to the warm reception that Meta would have hoped for.