Bikini influencers can once again show the world how popular they are after Instagram gave users the option to display their 'like count' again. Instagram removed the 'like count' for Australian users in July 2019 as a trial to see if it would remove the 'pressure' associated with posting content. Trial: Instagram removed the 'like count' for Australian users in July 2019 as a trial to see if it would remove the 'pressure' associated with posting content. Pictured: Tammy HembrowA post's like count will remain visible to the author of the content, while businesses on the platforms will retain access to page metrics. Pictured: Tammy HembrowIn July 2019, Australian Instagram users were shocked to discover the 'like count' feature had been removed, meaning they could no longer determine - or show off - the popularity of individual posts.

Source: Daily Mail May 26, 2021 21:58 UTC