Meta Removes End-to-End Encryption from Instagram DMs
Meta is pulling the plug on end-to-end encrypted direct messages on Instagram, citing low adoption and directing users to WhatsApp.
Meta has announced that it is removing the option for end-to-end encrypted direct messages (DMs) on Instagram. The company stated that the feature saw limited adoption and is encouraging users who require encrypted messaging to switch to WhatsApp instead [The Register].
This decision marks a reversal for Meta, which had previously promoted the expansion of end-to-end encryption across its messaging platforms. The change will take effect in the coming months, impacting the privacy of private conversations on the social network [The Register].
Users who rely on Instagram for private communications should be aware of this change and consider alternative platforms if end-to-end encryption is a priority for their messaging needs. Meta's focus on WhatsApp as the primary encrypted messaging service remains a key part of its strategy [The Register].