How to Add Disappearing Notes to Instagram Reels & Posts

Jul. 26, 2024



Want to leave a funny quip on an Instagram post or Reel that only you, your followers, and your close friends can see? You can do that with the new disappearing notes feature on Instagram. In this read, I will take you through this fun new feature, explain how it works, and how you can use it to leave secret notes on other’s posts on the platform.

What are Disappearing Notes on Instagram?

What are Disappearing Notes on Instagram?

Instagram notes let you share your current status, mood, or even a song with your friends and followers. It even received the ability to takeshort videos. But now the platform hasexpanded Notes to posts and Reels. Think of it as a comment that will appear floating as a bubble on top of the Reel.

The best part is, that it’ll only be visible to followers who follow you back or close friends. You can manage whom you are sharing it with while drafting the note. And it automatically disappears after 3 days unless deleted.

Now that we have given you a brief explanation of the feature, let us take a look at how you can create and share your own note on Instagram posts or Reels.

That’s how you can leave a disappearing secret note on Instagram posts and Reels. The feature is already out, but if you haven’t received it yet, then make sure you are using the latest version of the app. I think it’s a good feature but given the nature of the platform, it will probably be used for gossiping about someone behind their back or making fun of them. That’s why I feel at least the creator should know about the contents of the note.

What do you think about this feature? Have you tried it yet, or just learning about it now? Do share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

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