To really like the changes to Instagram?

[Rainbowtheunicorn]

I’m not sure if there’s already been a thread on this as it happened a few weeks ago now.

But does anyone else think this is great?

Teens/ young people are under so much pressure to fit in and too much value is definitely put on ‘likes’ and popular posts.

I don’t use it much but I definitely feel happier posting now the number is likes isn’t there for everyone to see.

I’m not sure if this is a trial and if they are going to keep it but I really hope they do!

I still see like numbers!

I can still see like numbers too

I still see them

Oh! Maybe it’s something in the settings then? DH said he didn’t have like numbers either!

Where are you? I just read about changes but that it was a trial in some countries

I think it’s great and quite funny that some influencers have been up in arms in Australia

I completely agree! I realise that I couldn't help but read the numbers before, easier to scroll through now and great for people's self esteem I think.

I’m in the UK. South west if that makes any difference!

I can see why some influencers would see this as a negative but I think it can only be a good thing.

I hope they roll it out.

UK and likes still entirely visible

I can't see them either. It's in trial over here so not everyone can see the changes.

Personally, I love it! I have a young daughter (only1.5) and I'm already worried about the world she is going to grow up in! I believe it has been done to reduce the pressure experienced by some when using social media.

I still gaze that way though so i must have taken an interest in the number of likes before!

However, people who use Instagram for their business may feel differently...

I hope they roll it out

I can see likes but I can’t see what people I follow like which is a shame because I’ve followed some interesting accounts I wouldn’t otherwise have done and now I find it less user friendly

My likes have been hidden. Think they're rolling it out gradually in different areas. I'm all for it. I know people that only upload at 7pm as that's when they'll get likes. And others that won't upload a picture they really want to share because they know it won't get likes.

Personally, I love it! I have a young daughter (only1.5) and I'm already worried about the world she is going to grow up in

Absolutely agree. My daughter is the same age and I don’t want her to have to worry about the anxieties that teens do today. Something definitely needs to change.