Key facts
- Users can now add posts they are tagged in to their Instagram profile grid.
- The feature can be accessed via DM notifications, directly from the post, or through the Tagged tab.
- Users can remove tagged posts from their grid at any time without affecting the original post.
- The update aims to give users more control over their profile appearance.
- Instagram previously introduced a 'Reorder your grid' feature in June.
Instagram is enhancing user control over profile aesthetics with a new feature that allows individuals to add posts they are tagged in directly to their main profile grid. This update, available starting today, addresses the common scenario where friends might post a group photo and tag others before they have a chance to share it themselves.
Users can integrate these tagged posts into their grid through the direct message notification received upon being tagged, by accessing the post directly, or via the 'Tagged' tab on their profile. The platform emphasizes that adding a tagged post to one's grid does not duplicate or delete the original content, and users retain the ability to remove it from their profile at any time without impacting its presence in the 'Tagged' section.
Instagram suggests the feature could also benefit creators and brands, offering a way to showcase collaborative content or posts where multiple creators are tagged, without needing to repost or use the 'Invite collaborators' function. This move aligns with Instagram's broader strategy to empower users with greater control over their profile presentation, following the introduction of the 'Reorder your grid' feature in June. The company has also been developing tools to simplify content creation, such as 'First Draft' for video editing and the 'Replace Audio' tool for existing posts.