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Instagram • 13 Feb 2019

Instagram is testing DMs for the web

By Shereesa Moodley

Instagram is reportedly testing a web version of its direct messages feature, according to TechCrunch.

This means that, soon, Instagrammers could be chatting to their Instagram followers on the web, rather than through the mobile app.

Reader Jane Manchun Wong tipped TechCrunch off about the test, and revealed a screenshot showing Instagram’s Direct symbol at the top right of the web page.

As the feature is still being tested internally, there is no confirmation of when Instagram Direct for web will go live.

Feature image: Memeburn

Shereesa Moodley

Shereesa is a passionate writer who often delves into the world of social media, online trends and all things photography. She is also a journalism graduate of Rhodes University and can be found frequenting YouTube and Instagram. She lurks on Twitter too, sometimes.