{"id":23612,"date":"2021-11-10T12:52:02","date_gmt":"2021-11-10T19:52:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdigitalservices.com\/?p=23612"},"modified":"2024-01-18T16:25:06","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T23:25:06","slug":"instagram-update-policy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vdigitalservices.com\/instagram-update-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Important Instagram Updates and Policies 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

For anybody that feels like each new week seems to bring a new Instagram update, 2021 has been a busy year. True to the fast-paced nature of social media, Instagram has undergone more than a few changes in the last several months.<\/p>\n

And whether you use Instagram for business or personal use (or, more than likely, both), it can be challenging to keep up. Luckily, you don\u2019t have to \u2013 because we\u2019ve rounded up all of the Instagram updates of 2021 so far, putting together a quick-reference guide that covers new policies, features, account updates, and even changes to the algorithm.<\/p>\n

2021 Instagram Update Guide: A Month-by-Month Breakdown<\/h2>\n

October 2021 Instagram Updates<\/h3>\n

A new video format is born<\/h4>\n

Whereas IGTV content and feed videos used to stand independently, they will now co-exist in a single format known as Instagram Video. In your profile, a Video tab will replace the IGTV tab so that users can have one-click access to all of your video content.<\/p>\n

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In another major upgrade, videos shared to the Feed can be up to 60 minutes in length. Longer videos will include post-editing options, such as filters, location tags, account tags, and trimming footage. When you create a long-form video, you will also be able to craft a 60-second preview.<\/p>\n

September 2021 Instagram Updates<\/h3>\n

Instagram says goodbye to the \u201cswipe-up\u201d option<\/h4>\n

Until recently, an upwards swipe opened linked webpages within Instagram Stories \u2013 in fact, \u201cswiping up\u201d was such a staple of the social media experience that it essentially became a part of the Internet lexicon.<\/p>\n

But now, the \u201cswipe-up\u201d link option has been replaced by link stickers. Creators can access a variety of sticker styles and sizes and have the option to place the sticker anywhere on the Story page. The change also allows Instagram users to send reactions to an Instagram Story with a link sticker, which was not an available option with \u201cswipe-ups.\u201d
\nLinking is still only provided to certain Instagram creators (those with at least 10,000 followers).<\/p>\n

August 2021 Instagram Updates<\/h3>\n

New protective features added for users under 18<\/h4>\n

In an effort to make Instagram safer for teens, the social media app has rolled out a series of new safety features. According to Instagram, new policy rules\/features include:<\/p>\n