Why Instagram is the most deleted app in 2023 | Vin Matano 🐝 posted on the topic | LinkedIn (2024)

In this age of information war it's important to remember that facts are not the same as reality.Singular facts can be manipulated, cherrypicked, and selectively highlighted to create a desired impression of what reality is.Reality is all the facts. The more the facts you have in sight the better your understanding of reality. Elon's fact:✅️ Instagram was the most uninstalled app in 2023Other relevant facts:✅️ Twitter (X) was the 3rd most uninstalled app in 2023✅️ Instagram was also the 6th most installed app in 2023✅️ Twitter (X) didn't make the top-10 list of most installed apps in 2023So no, it doesn't look like Instagram is in a huge decline. It does look like X is doing worse than Instagram. ❓️Or is it? Four facts give a more comprehensive view of reality than one. But there's always thousands.Still, 4>1. Don't settle for just 1.

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Instagram Stories update: Users will soon be able to share other profiles: Instagram is reportedly developing a new feature aimed at providing users with an additional advantage. The platform is expected to permit users to directly share other profiles within their Stories. This functionality would enable individuals to share the profiles of their favourite creators or celebrities on Instagram.As per information shared by Alessandro Paluzzi on X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram is in the process of developing a feature that allows users to share the profiles of others directly within their Stories. The Story will showcase the first three posts, the profile name, and the bio of the shared user. Additionally, a "View Profile" option will be included.#Instagram is working to add the ability to share someone else's profile in Stories on #Android as well 👀 pic.twitter.com/82ylRbWEC4— Alessandro Paluzzi (@alex193a) December 27, 2023Instagram recently introduced a feature that allows users to create personalized "Add Yours" templates for their Stories. This feature empowers users to incorporate the "Add Yours" sticker into their stories, facilitating the addition of others' stories and their subsequent circulation. Viewers of these Stories will have the ability to see all the stories posted by users under the sticker. http://dlvr.it/T0sFFR

Six HUGE social media updates you need to know this week 👀PLUS my favourite ad and activation of the month! As normal, there's SO many updates every week that I can't always justify putting them into a carousel, so... here are the extra social media updates that didn't make the cut 🗺️Instagram is allegedly working on a Friends Map to allow users to see their friends location🪡Threads has rolled out the ability of users to bookmark their favourite posts📲X, FKA Twitter, now lets users choose the quality of video playback in-stream🎠Google is testing a most-read articles carousel in search🍳 There's a new social app, Yolk, but it doesn't let users use text 📹 X, FKA Twitter, has launched a test of video in Spaces🛍️ TikTok has launched a test where it automatically identifies products in people's videos so that users can find them in TikTok Shop (you'd have to turn the toggle on when uploading the video for this to happen) and that's all for now folks! I'll be back EVERY week with *all* the social media tea that I think you need to know.#socialmedia #socialmediaupdates #instagram #tiktok #threads #google #x #linkedin

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Threads App: New Features on Hold, Prioritizing "Positivity" Over Popularity?Threads, the real-time chat app from Instagram, is taking a unique approach to features like trending topics and hashtags. While users request them, Instagram chief Adam Mosseri isn't convinced they'll make the app better. He worries they might attract negativity and spam.Key points:1. Threads might not get trending topics or hashtags soon.2. The team wants to keep the app positive and avoid negativity.3. This is different from other social media platforms.4. Some users think Threads needs these features to compete with Twitter.What do you think?Should Threads prioritize popularity or positivity?Are features like trending topics and hashtags always bad?Read more: https://lnkd.in/evQxA_QmSource: Social Media Today, LLC Share your thoughts in the comments!P.S. Stay tuned for more updates on interesting news!#ThreadsApp#SocialMedia#Features#Positivity#Engagement#Twitter#digitalamarketing #2024marketing

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Today I'm not feeling positive; I'm actually pretty angry.I was doom scrolling through TikTok where I came across a video of a mother talking about the inaccessibility of a Barbie photobooth in a store. The mum pointed out the diversity of Barbies in the store but how this photobooth wasn't accessible for her daughter, who uses a wheelchair, rendering it inaccessible and not very inclusive.All sounds great; mum is advocating for her daughter and accessibility, brilliant, much-needed awareness. Sadly, thousands of trolls had descended on this post.The comments were absolutely vile, nasty, ableist, discriminatory, and downright evil. I tried to report these, to no avail. In fact, my attempt to respond and address these comments was removed by TikTok.TikTok shame on you and your app. I reported many of these comments; they remain in place. You are allowing blatant ableism to run amok on your app and do not do enough to remove them.I used to think I should do more TikToks or be more active on there, but after today I know now, TikTok isn't the fun platform we are led to believe.It's where trolls go to play unchecked. It's worse than Twitter ever was. It's a cesspool of evil vile trolling, and what's worse is TikTok does nothing to remove these comments.Ableism is alive and well, and it is potent on Tik Tok. Link in comments. #SaturdayThoughts #Ableism #DiversityAndInclusion #DisabilityInclusion

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five HUGE social media updates you need to know this week 👀💞💭💫PLUS two extra pieces of social content that i absolutely ADORED from Monzo Bank and Beyond Meat. as normal, there's SO many updates every week that I can't always justify putting them into a carousel, so... here are the extra social media updates that didn't make the cut 🧚♂️👀Instagram is allegedly working on voice effects for Reels📨Facebook has added a feature that allows users to cross post to Threads📌Pinterest is testing a new cutout feature for pins👾TikTok is the #1 platform for discovering new mobile games for ages 18-24, according to TikTok😬Reddit is selling user's content to Google 🌍Instagram is allegedly working on the ability to translate audio of Reels🤖Elon Musk said that X, FKA Twitter, is exploring a partnership with Midjourney🕵️♀️EU officials have launched an investigation into TikTok and whether its in violation of the Digital Services Act over the protection of minors on the platform🖼️Instagram looks like it’s testing some new sticker options, including a “Backdrop” sticker which would allow users to replace the background of any image🔎Google is testing Forums in the search bar menu🤭Most of the traffic from X, FKA Twitter, to advertiser’s websites during the Super Bowl is likely to be fake, according to a report👻Snapchat looks like it could introduce Tiny Snaps, which seems like the camera would capture your reaction as you type (this seems weird to me, do users actually want this?)and that's all for now folks! I'll be back EVERY Thursday with *all* the social media tea that I think you need to know.→ i know it's Monday - that's not an error in my copy because they will be posted every Thursday - but i am human and forgot to post these updates last week. see ya'll next week 👋💜

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📱 Introducing "Threads by Instagram" - Your New Social Hub! 🚀👀 Are you curious about #Threads, the latest creation from the Instagram team? ❤️🔥 Imagine a platform that combines the visual flair of Instagram with the dynamic connectivity of Twitter. It's not just a new #SocialMedia app; it's the beginning of a new social media era!🗓️ As of last Thursday, 14 December 2023, Threads is now available across Europe after it's initial launch in July 2023.📒 I've put together a comprehensive 20-page guide to give you an insider's view of Threads as I'm thoroughly studying this new app. It has the potential to capitalise on the existing audience of Instagram and attract those who were deceived by Twitter.Why You Should Check Out This Guide:✅ Discover the Unique Features of Threads✅ Learn How It Stands Out from Other Social Media Platforms✅ Help you quickly adopt this new platform🤔 Whether you're a social media novice or a seasoned pro, this guide has something for everyone. Don't miss out on the chance to be ahead of the curve!👍 Like, 💬 Comment, and 🔁 Repost this post to spread the word. Let's dive into the world of Threads together!Smile. Create. Inspire. 💛Take Care,Your fav #SocialMediaManager ☀️#SocialMediaTrends #SocialMediaTips

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🚫 I USED TO TRUST TIKTOK.When you decide to zoom into something, that's when you discover the hidden cracks or features...😄Invest £10 into Netflix and you'll get £1000 if you use this app or the other... they first captur all your details, then ask you to pay 99p a day minimum - oh 99p payable monthly that is.We've all heard of Tik Tok everything seems to get vital on that App. After encouragements to be more consistent, I noticed that my posts were consistently hitting 200-250 views and would stop... weird... is there a cache on my account... didn't think much of it...Then I started to pay attention to the seemingly organic post that told me that if I hit the 3 dots, my posts would have higher views... why are there so many of them saying that? I finally paid attention over the week end...The people telling me to hit the 3 dots aren't my friends and those 3 dots actually lead to you paying to get views... As a naive users, I was really annoyed by that...On Instagram, my account used to consistently hit 1000 the first hour of posting a reel, now it barely makes 200... They keep asking me to promote/pay there too...I feel like social media has become a bit like paying to get an award (you have to pay to enter some awards).I don't trust it all anymore. I guess the age of FREE has gone for ever, better get use to payup or die. I don't know what is up with twitter, now a days, too many sex bots are trying to connect with my account.Linkedin in seems to have become the unmovable trusting OG that isn't even trying to water down its vocab. I still like it.❓️HOW about you? Do you think LinkedIn will get in step and start charging you for impressions? Do you still trust it to remain the OG while the kids (TT, IG, threads). play at becoming better blood suckers (cash) and life suckers (screen time)?Oh errrrmmmm Anyone here seeing thebpount of Threads? I still haven't joined.Salute! Bon Mardi a tous. 😇

No April Fools jokes here—these updates are legit. ⬇️🤝 Instagram is testing a new “Blend” feed to create a private Reels feed for you and a friend based on mutual interests and recommendations. 📹 LinkedIn is testing out an in-app video feed, not unlike TikTok. Someone wants to capitalize on a potential TikTok ban. 👀📸 Instagram is testing out the ability to comment on a specific image within a carousel post. You’d just “@” the carousel slide number, and boom, done.👻 Snapchat is rolling out a handful of new creative features, like AI-powered Lenses, templates, and longer video lengths.⌚ ICYMI: Instagram has relocated the timestamp to the top of posts rather than being after the comments.See you next week for more updates! 🫶

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As a former community manager, I know firsthand the importance of staying up-to-date with the ever-evolving landscape of social media platforms. Each update brings new opportunities to engage with our audience and refine our strategies. Whether it's algorithm changes, new features, or emerging trends, being proactive in following these updates is key to maintaining a thriving online presence. 💼📱 #CommunityManagement #SocialMediaUpdates #SocialMedia #Strategy

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