Instagram will soon alert users of others screenshoting their stories

[AB Ziggy]

Instagram is testing a feature that will show users when someone else takes a screenshot of their story. Users included in the test are getting a warning that the next time they take a screenshot of a friend's story the friend will be able to see it, as shown below:

And users who are participating in the test can see who took a screenshot of their story by going to the list of story viewers and seeing a new camera shutter logo next to anyone who took a screenshot of their photo. To be clear, creators won't get a specific notification when someone takes a screenshot of their story, it will only show up in their list of story viewers.

In a statement provided to TechCrunch Instagram acknowledged the test, saying "we are always testing ways to improve the experience on Instagram and make it easier to share any moment with the people who matter to you."

Instagram is likely using this test to see if the feature has any noticeable impact on engagement, before deciding whether or not they'll roll it out to all users. For example, there's a chance that some users may end up watching less stories over time if they aren't able to take screenshots without notifying the creator.

Prior to this test the only screenshot notifications on Instagram were when someone took a screenshot of a private direct message. Anyone could take a screenshot of someone's photo or story without notifying the creator. Notably, users can rewatch stories as many times as they want within 24 hours, with the creator unable to see exactly how many times one person watched it.

If rolled out, this feature would essentially align Instagram with Snapchat in terms of how the platform deals with screenshots. Any screenshot of a direct message triggers a notification to the sender, but a screenshot of a story will just result in a notation being placed next to the offender's name in the viewer analytics tab.

Instagram is testing screenshot alerts for stories

 

[Bgreat]

No app is safe

 

[James Gordon]

This the beginning of the end

 

[Turk]

This is no biggie to me since I use an app that let's me download pictures and videos from Instagram stories

 

[MaxPain]

 

[Kilgore Trout]

i will still screen shot thirst traps with no shame

 

[Pazzy]

It seems more and more like social media is terminating itself. one can only hope

 

[Medulla Oblongata]

What about dms though?

 

[Saysumthinfunnymike]

Post thirst traps and then expect people not to snap it? They should expect it.

 

[AlainLocke]

The end of privacy is near

 

[86\*/98]

We can’t have nothing.

 

[Pazzy]

The end of privacy is near

As if folks aren't forfeiting that right anyway. Folks use instagram and all that shyt to tell the world their business that nobody would know otherwise let alone even asking to hear.

It's so common that many people actually think something is wrong with someone who doesn't do that shyt. Even if that very person has no life at all to reveal. They think that person with no instagram account or no form of social media is hiding something or on some silence of the lambs Hannibal lecter shyt.

 

[The Fire]

What’s the point of this

 

[hayesc0]

Oh I been figured out how to get around this

 

[Barnett114]

The end of privacy is near

Near? Privacy has been gone.

Want privacy, stay off of social media.