The platform wants to make the experience of using the app feel “less pressurized,” according to the Washington Post. Instagram to test hiding ‘like’ counts to ease competition, and pressure, for engagement. “We want people to worry a little bit less about how many likes they are getting on Instagram and spend a bit more time connecting with the people that they care about,” he said. Mosseri said the experiment is part of a broader effort to rethink the fundamentals of how Instagram works and create a more welcoming experience. The company is also testing a redesigned profile page that de-emphasizes follower counts, reports Washington Post.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 02, 2019 10:07 UTC