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January 21, 2026

Briefing: Instagram Tests Displaying ‘Friends’ Instead of ‘Following’

The change puts more emphasis on mutual follows, which could alter the dynamics of the app.

Instagram Tests Displaying ‘Friends’ Instead of ‘Following’

Briefing: Instagram Tests Displaying ‘Friends’ Instead of ‘Following’

CreatorDesk summarizes this story for creators and brands.

The change puts more emphasis on mutual follows, which could alter the dynamics of the app.

Original source: Social Media Today

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