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Instagram Reaches 3 Billion Users and Begins Testing New Feed Controls

Instagram Reaches 3 Billion Users and Begins Testing New Feed Controls
Instagram has announced it now has 3 billion monthly active users. To keep growth momentum, the platform will test features that let users fine‑tune the algorithm behind Reels and other feeds, including toggling interest topics and a redesigned navigation bar that emphasizes direct messages. The rollout comes as Meta faces antitrust scrutiny over its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp, with internal tensions highlighted between Instagram’s rise and Facebook’s declining appeal among younger users. Read more