Instagram has a new feature that’s bad news for creepers — and it’s got people vowing to quit the app

See more of our coverage in your search results. Instagram stalking is no longer private. Instagram has launched a new premium feature, Instagram Plus, for $3.99 a month—marketing the subscription as a way to “help you express yourself, connect deeper with friends, and customize your experience in new ways.” The monthly subscription offers users exclusive perks and features on the app. While the feature was designed to “broaden the digital reach,” backlash has mounted over claims that the new offerings exploit digital addiction and are a price paid to “drive people crazy.” Instagram Plus is an optional $3.99 per month Meta subscription that unlocks extra viewer insights. Instagram Features include extending 24-hour stories to stay visible for longer and pushing them to the top of users’ feeds, alongside “expressive reactions” so friends can show “extra support” in direct messages. The new Story Rewatch Count feature shows how many times your story was replayed, while the Search Viewer Sheet allows you to quickly check if a specific person saw your post. Meanwhile, Story Preview lets users peek at someone’s story without appearing on their viewer list. There are also features that help hide actions from other users, including posting to your
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