Meta blamed users for not opting into the privacy-protecting feature. Experts fear the move could be the first major domino ...

Instagram is preparing to discontinue end-to-end encrypted direct messages, marking a surprising shift in Meta’s messaging strategy after years of ...

Instagram is preparing to remove end-to-end encrypted messaging from its direct messages, a decision that could reshape how private chats work on the platform. Meta has confirmed that the feature will ...

The company says the feature wasn't popular with users.

Popular social platform Instagram is set to remove end-to-end encryption from direct messages, a move that has sparked privacy concerns among users. Parent company Meta Platforms says the change will ...

Meta's decision to remove end-to-end encryption from Instagram messages starting May 8, 2026, has sparked significant privacy ...

Instagram is about to take away a key privacy option from its Direct Messages system. The platform will soon discontinue ...

The end-to-end encryption feature of Instagram will stop functioning after May 8, 2026. The feature was introduced to ensure ...

Meta’s photo-sharing platform Instagram will stop supporting end-to-end encrypted messages starting May 8, according to an update on its support page. The change requires users who ...