Instagram brings Direct Messages to the web version

After a long delay, Instagram has finally updated the Direct Messages messaging feature to the web-based Instagram platform (using via browser) - a feature that has long been launched on the Instagram app.

This is a long-standing addition to one of the world's most popular social networking platforms like Instagram. Many people have the habit of 'hanging' an Instagram tab in the browser while working on the computer for entertainment, checking new notifications when necessary. The Direct Messages feature will be especially useful if you regularly communicate, interact with others via Instagram. Instead of having to go to a mobile app to text or reply to messages, you can now do it directly on the web.

Previously, to post photos to Instagram from your computer or use Instagram on your computer you need to resort to complex tips or emulation software, but still limited to the ability to send Instagram messages on the web. With this new feature, messaging from Instagram on your computer will be a lot easier.

Web-based Direct Messages will still fully support the familiar features on the app version, including custom keyboards, emoticons, the ability to attach photos, send videos.

Direct Messages on the web

Now when you access the Instagram website from a desktop browser or laptop, you will see a familiar Direct Messages icon appear at the top right of the screen, similar to the Instagram interface on your phone. mobile. Click on it and you'll see all of the conversations appear on the left side of the screen.

Instagram is one of the most significant social networking platforms in recent years, with a strategy to focus on user privacy, focus on encryption, and the addition of many features. interesting new. Last month, the social network launched the Co-Watching feature, which allows you to share your favorite photos and videos with others when calling videos on Instagram.

However, the platform still has a lot of room for improvement for a better user experience.