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People are discussing a big Instagram push into ephemeral sharing with a new "Instants" feature/app, including ways to turn it off and what it means versus Snapchat. At the same time, Meta’s messaging roadmap is drawing attention because Instagram end-to-end encrypted chat support is set to be shut down in May 2026, and there’s also criticism around ad moderation and questionable ads on the platform.

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Key Takeaway Instagram is rolling out a new ephemeral-sharing push through Instants while also signaling a major privacy-related chat change for 2026.
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Instagram is rolling out a new ephemeral-sharing push through Instants while also signaling a major privacy-related chat change for 2026.

People are discussing a big Instagram push into ephemeral sharing with a new "Instants" feature/app, including ways to turn it off and what it means versus Snapchat. At the same time, Meta’s messaging roadmap is drawing attention because Instagram end-to-end encrypted chat support is set to be shut down in May 2026, and there’s also criticism around ad moderation and questionable ads on the platform.

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  • Ephemeral sharing — Meta launches Instants, a new iPhone app and Instagram feature for ephemeral sharing 9to5Mac

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Instants launch Meta launches Instants as a new iPhone app and Instagram feature
Sharing mode Instants focuses on disappearing photos and ephemeral sharing
Turn-off guidance Users can turn off Instagram’s new Instants feature and retract accidentally shared photos
Encryption sunset Instagram end-to-end encrypted chat support ends in May 2026

What to Watch

  • Watch for Meta’s rollout details and whether Instants expands beyond iPhone. 9to5Mac
  • Mark May 2026 for the end of Instagram end-to-end encrypted chat support. macrumors.com

What Changed

  • How to turn off Instagram’s new Instants feature and retract photos you accidentally shared TechCrunch
  • What is an instant on Instagram? How to use the latest feature that’s taking on Snapchat Tom's Guide
  • Instagram’s New Instants App Is a Snapchat Clone for Thirst Traps Wired
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