What Is 'Instants', New Instagram Feature That Lets You Share Real-Time Pictures? How To Use Or Remove It?
GH News May 18, 2026 02:09 PM

Instagram has introduced a new feature called “Instants,” and it is already creating buzz among social media users. The feature focuses on sharing raw, real-time moments without filters, edits or polished uploads, giving users a more spontaneous and private way to connect with friends.

Instagram has introduced a new feature called “Instants,” and it is already creating buzz among social media users. The feature focuses on sharing raw, real-time moments without filters, edits or polished uploads, giving users a more spontaneous and private way to connect with friends.

Unlike Stories or regular posts, Instants are designed to disappear permanently once viewed. The feature allows users to capture photos directly through Instagram’s in-app camera and instantly send them either to Close Friends or mutual followers.

What Is Instagram Instants?

Instants is a disappearing photo-sharing feature where users can only click pictures live using the Instagram camera. Photos from the gallery or camera roll cannot be uploaded, and heavy editing tools or filters are not allowed.

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