The company says the feature wasn't popular with users.
Instagram will stop supporting end-to-end encryption in May, and affected messages may need to be downloaded beforehand.
Meta has confirmed it will end end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) chats on Instagram in May 2026, a move that could reshape ...
Instagram will stop supporting end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) direct messages starting May 8, 2026, meaning private chats will ...
Popular social media app, Instagram said that it will end support for end-to-end encryption for direct messaging or DMs after May 8, 2026.
Meta has announced it will discontinue end-to-end encrypted direct messages on Instagram, a feature that ensures only ...
This comes as a major blow to Instagram users. Starting May 8, 2026, Meta is discontinuing the 'end-to-end encryption' ...
If you’ve ever wondered if TikTok would ever offer a more secure messaging experience, you now have an answer. TikTok has told the BBC that it will not protect direct messages sent in the app with end ...