"After a long period of small updates and targeted changes, it seems that in 2026 Instagram is planning a broader move. Not a revolution that will change the app overnight, but a series of features that accumulate into a clear directional shift - more tools for creators, more emphasis on paid subscriptions, and more control over content even after it is live."
"According to leaks, subscribers will be able to create unlimited audience lists (beyond the standard "Close Friends" list) and access a consolidated list of followers they follow who do not follow them back. The highlight of this subscription is the ability to view others' stories in "ghost mode" - meaning, getting a peek at content without having your name appear in the other party's viewers list."
Instagram is planning a suite of features that shift the app toward more creator tools, paid subscriptions, and stronger user control over live content. A new premium subscription tier will enable advanced account and privacy management, including unlimited audience lists and a consolidated list of users one follows who do not follow back. The subscription will also include a 'ghost mode' for viewing others' stories without appearing in their viewers list. A 'Story Extend' feature will allow users, likely Meta Verified subscribers, to keep a story live for an extra 24 hours while preserving its view and reaction counts.
Read at The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
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