Instagram, a new feature that deletes the number of likes. Selectable display / non-display - Impress Watch

By : ilikephone / On : 01/10/2022

News

Facebook announced on the 26th that it will introduce a function to manage the number of "likes" displayed on Instagram and Facebook posts worldwide. Instagram and Facebook users will now be able to control whether to show or hide the number of likes on their posts.

Since spring 2019, Instagram will conduct a test to hide the number of "likes" on posts to see if the number of "likes" can be hidden and users can reduce the pressure on Instagram. I was deciding what to do. As a result, some people find it beneficial to hide the number of likes, while others find it inconvenient, and want to check the number of likes to see trends and popularity. It is said that there were also people.

Therefore, first of all, we introduced a function that allows users to manage the number of "likes" displayed on Instagram. Users will be able to choose to show or hide the number of likes for all posts displayed on the feed.

Instagram likes New feature to turn off . Selectable display / non-display - Impress Watch

You can also choose to hide the number of likes on your posts so that other users do not see the number of likes on posts you share. The aim is to allow users to focus on the photos and videos they share rather than the number of likes.

Display management of the number of "likes" to other users' posts on the detailed feed of the new function

・When scrolling the feed, the number of "likes" to other users' posts You can manage whether or not to display ・Select "Privacy Settings" from "Settings" and tap "Post" to select the option "Hide number of likes and views". You can change this selection at any time

Display management of the number of "likes" for posts you have shared

・Users can manage whether other users can see the number of "likes" for posts they have shared. You can go to the item "Hide the number of likes and views of this post" and select whether to display or not. Other users can "Like" the post even if it is hidden. ・Even if you did not hide the post when you posted it, tap [...] You can hide it by tapping "Hide number!"

This management feature will be introduced from Instagram and will be rolled out to Facebook in the coming weeks.