Instagram Profile Views: Rumors Debunked (For Now)
Instagram users can breathe a sigh of relief (or disappointment, depending on your stance) as rumors of a profile views feature have been squashed... for now.
Here's the lowdown:
- Rumors circulated about Instagram adding a feature to see who viewed your profile, sparking anxiety and excitement among users.
- Instagram product designer Jenny Eishingdrelo quickly shut down the rumors, stating it's not happening.
- However, the rumors persist due to competitor TikTok's existing profile view feature, which operates on a two-way transparency basis.
- Instagram typically announces new features through official channels like Mark Zuckerberg's "Meta Channel" or Adam Mosseri's "IG Updates", neither of which have mentioned anything about profile views.
The takeaway:
While a profile view feature isn't coming to Instagram anytime soon, the possibility remains, especially with TikTok setting a precedent. Keep an eye on those official channels for any updates, and maybe lay low on the secret stalking (just in case!).