Bad news for anyone sliding into the DM’s—Instagram will no longer support encrypted messaging.
Meta will remove the privacy feature from Instagram DMs on May 8, 2026, asking users to download chats, photos and videos and ...
Removing E2EE on Instagram DM may also affect journalists, activists or whistleblowers who could be using Instagram for initial outreach. “I would advise them to switch to E2EE services that have been ...
Instagram DMs just got smarter with new features like voice message transcription, support for up to 5-minute voice notes, and a “Follow All” option in group chats—making conversations more accessible ...