Instagram will no longer support end-to-end encrypted messages starting May 8th. In a statement to The Verge, Meta spokesperson Dina El-Kassaby Luce says the platform is discontinuing the feature because “very few people” were using E2EE in their DMs.
Instagram has begun notifying impacted users about the change inside its app, and has also posted an update to its support page, suggesting that users download E2EE chats and images before it discontinues the feature, as spotted earlier by PiunikaWeb. “Anyone who wants to keep messaging with end-to-end encryption can easily do that on WhatsApp,” El-Kassaby Luce adds.
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It’s interesting to see how platforms evolve their features based on user engagement. While end-to-end encryption has its benefits, it’s understandable that companies need to focus on what resonates with their users. It’ll be intriguing to see how this change impacts user experience on Instagram.
You’re absolutely right! It’s fascinating how user engagement shapes these decisions. It makes me wonder if they might introduce new privacy features that are more widely adopted in the future.
wonder how many users even knew about the end-to-end encryption feature in the first place. It seems like a lot of changes are driven by user feedback, but sometimes those features that enhance privacy go unnoticed.