Eric Mandell — Paid Media News

Instagram tests read-only mode that blocks likes, messages, and follows

Reported by Eric Mandell
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Instagram is testing a read-only viewing mode that prevents users from liking, messaging, or following accounts.

Instagram is testing a read-only mode that allows users to view profiles without being able to like, message, or follow accounts, according to Social Media Today. The exact purpose or intended use case for the feature remains unclear from the available information.

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