What is the Instagram priority feature?
INSTAGRAM is an evolving social media platform that constantly updates and changes its user experience.
The latest update to Instagram's platform is the new priority tagging feature and now fans want to learn more about it.
What is the Instagram priority feature?
Instagram's priority feature is pretty simple.
Some people have begun to notice that their direct messages are being labeled "priority" for the people they chat with the most.
This helps users with tons of DMs sort through them with more ease.
However, like with many new features, this one seems to be glitching a little, with some people that only one or two messages to the same person can mark them as a "priority," rather than their actual friends or partners.
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Can I choose who gets to be labeled with Instagram's priority feature?
Currently, Instagram is basing it on who they say you interact with and message the most in your DMs.
There is currently no known way to manually label the people you'd personally choose to be listed as "priority."
This feature is still rolling out, though, so this could change in the future.
Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, giving the lowdown on new features, but so far hasn't mentioned the priority DMs label.
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What other changes has Instagram made recently?
Recent app changes include viewing the screen in night mode (with a black background) and suggested posts in your feed.
Also of note is the feature for Reels, which allows you to take a Reel you like and add the music and transitions to your videos and stories more quickly.
Instagram also recently updated age verification and other parental controls to keep teenagers safe and limit their time on the app.
Finally, the social media giant has added an entire new , which allows companies to find influencers, creators to make NFTs, and more.