Instagram is testing a new privacy feature that can help users maintain privacy and choose who their likes are visible to.
This feature provides several options: hide likes from unsubscribed users, limit their access to close friends only, or turn off visibility to everyone altogether.
This gives extra reassurance to users and is in line with their desire for more privacy, which is an important factor that popular apps are now paying attention to.
An example of such an option is X, where X Premium users can hide their likes and ticks, thus showing their support for content creators without fear of possible repercussions or associations.
Elon Musk has offered to pay the legal bills of those who have been harmed by an employer because of posting or linking on X. This approach by Elon is in line with his intent to ensure free speech and encourage frank discussions on the app.
This feature could also be useful on Instagram, where users can hide their actions from prying eyes to prevent any unwanted consequences.
This way, they can be sure that their questionable or controversial activities will not be subject to hypothetical judgments or used against them. While some activity will still be visible if you visit someone's profile, this feature can be an ideal way to subtly interact, especially for those who prefer to keep their Instagram activity on a more private level.
Would you like to hide your likes on Instagram?