Instagram’s unique ‘hide like’ feature
Silicon Valley: Instagram, a photo and video sharing application, has begun testing the ‘Like Count’ hide feature.
According to technology website TechCrunch, users of this new feature can also choose whether they want to view the Like Count on another user’s post.
According to Instagram, the purpose of this feature is to reduce the anxiety and embarrassment of the user as most and most of the users get stressed after seeing the number of likes on their post. And such problems are more common in young consumers.
It should be noted that Instagram also started testing this feature in 2019. However, this experiment was done in a limited number of users and selected regions, but due to the changing situation after Corona, the company has shifted its focus to other important features. Was focused.
Initially, Hyde Like only allowed the user to see if he wanted to see another user’s like count. But now the company is giving the user the option of whether he wants to see and show his like account or not.
According to a website report, Facebook is also testing a similar feature on its social media platform.
