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The Independent
4 days ago
- The Independent
Instagram adds feature that users have wanted for years
Instagram is introducing a new "repost" feature, allowing users to share friends' pictures and reels, a functionality already common on other social media platforms. Unlike other platforms, reposted content will not appear on a user's main profile but in a dedicated tab on their profile. The platform is also adding a "friends" tab within Reels, which will display content exclusively from friends or posts they have interacted with. Users will have control over their privacy settings, including the ability to switch off the display of their likes or comments in the friends' feed. These updates are part of Instagram's efforts to make user feeds more relevant and are currently rolling out globally, having started in the US.
Digital Trends
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
Instagram is finally rolling out the feature you've been waiting for
Earlier this year, Instagram was spotted testing a new repost feature that would let users to… well… reshare a post or video they liked and wanted the rest of their followers to see, as well. The idea is not too different from what users have been doing on platforms such as X since 2016. Today, the repost feature on Instagram has gone official, under a new name, of course. While watching a Reel, you will now see a new repost icon on the right edge of the screen, sandwiched between the comment and message options. The icon will also show the number of times it has been reshared, just like the number of comments, likes, and DMs attracted by a post. The repost tool will be available for static posts, as well. For such content, the repost control will be positioned under the post, alongside the rest of the engagement controls. Instagram, in the true spirit of 'taking inspiration' from rival platforms such as X, will also let you add your thoughts to a repost using a small bubble. Recommended Videos Think of quote tweets, but now on Instagram. Whatever you muse about a repost will appear on the left side of the screen, with your profile picture and a text bubble over it. The design is familiar with the notes that appear in the DMs section of Instagram, sitting underneath the Stories carousel. How does reposting on Instagram work? But that's not where the inspiration stops. When someone opens your Instagram profile page, they will see a dedicated feed for all the content you have reposted. Meta says it's also an opportunity for content creators to gain more visibility. 'Reposts are credited to the original poster. If you're a creator, this means that if your content is reposted by someone else, it may be recommended to that person's followers, even if those people don't follow you,' says the company. Competitive xerox… at its Meta best In addition to reposts, Instagram is also drawing some 'inspiration' from Snapchat. Again. To that end, the platform is adding a new tool called Instagram Map. This one allows users to share their locations with their friends, and also check out what others are posting from different locations within a map view. Not everyone is a fan of this copycat approach, and for good reasons. Coming back to Instagram's latest feature, it is turned off by default, and you must opt in for location sharing to broadcast your whereabouts. You will have the option of sharing the location with mutuals, Close Friends, and only selected friends. Users will also have the option to block location sharing from certain spots, and also restrict selected accounts from viewing it, somewhat like WhatsApp status updates. The map view will show all kinds of content, such as reels, posts, and stories, and will be visible for a span of 24 hours from the time it was originally shared. Finally, Instagram is also adding a new feature called Friends that will appear as a dedicated tab in the Reels hub, where you can see all the content with interaction from your friends and online acquaintances.
The Verge
16-06-2025
- The Verge
Posted Jun 16, 2025 at 6:09 PM EDT
Instagram is trying out a repost button. The platform began working on reposts in 2022, and now some users are seeing a new 'repost' button that will let them share other content that they see on the platform, as spotted earlier by TechCrunch. Instagram spokesperson Cullen Heaney confirmed to The Verge that the platform is testing the feature, but didn't share any additional details about the rollout.
The Verge
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Verge
Jun 16, 2025 at 6:09 PM EDT
Emma Roth Instagram is trying out a repost button. The platform began working on reposts in 2022, and now some users are seeing a new 'repost' button that will let them share other content that they see on the platform, as spotted earlier by TechCrunch. Instagram spokesperson Cullen Heaney confirmed to The Verge that the platform is testing the feature, but didn't share any additional details about the rollout.
TechCrunch
16-06-2025
- TechCrunch
Instagram tests a reposts feature
Instagram is testing the ability for users to repost posts, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Monday. The move doesn't come as a surprise, as the social network was spotted developing the feature as far back as 2022. Some users have reported seeing the feature on their accounts, with one noting that users will be able to repost their own content in addition to other users' posts. Of course, not everyone will be on board if Instagram decides to roll out the change officially, especially since it would add yet another content format to a platform already overcrowded with posts, Stories, Reels, Notes, DMs, ads, and more. On the other hand, some people will welcome the change since it will allow them to share and amplify interesting content like they already do on other platforms. Although you can currently share someone's post in your Story, this upcoming repost functionality will let you reshare the post in Instagram's Feed. In addition, some people currently use workarounds and third-party apps to repost content, so an official reshare feature would get rid of the need to find alternatives. As for creators, the repost functionality could be a way for them to boost their reach and discoverability. Plus, Instagram is flooded with reposted memes and photos that often don't credit original posters, so the addition of a repost feature could help ensure that creators receive credit when their content is shared widely. It makes sense for Instagram to introduce the ability to repost, especially since the format has been adopted by other social networks like Threads and TikTok. It's worth noting that reposts were popularized by Twitter's introduction of the 'Retweet' feature back in 2009. As with any other test feature, it's unknown when or if Instagram plans to release its repost functionality to all users.
