Discover the new hidden Instagram features available for a limited time

Instagram has launched a series of new hidden features for a limited time so that users can say goodbye to 2024 with creativity and fun. These updates, which will be available until the end of the year, They allow you to share memories, interact with friends and personalize stories and messages with a festive touch that celebrates the end of this year.

All the hidden features of Instagram at Christmas

Among some of the news that Instagram brings to say goodbye this year are:

• Collage for stories: an ideal tool for those users who want to collect and share their best moments of 2024 through their stories.

• Custom “Now You” templates: The platform has enabled five personalized “Now You” templates with special New Year themes. These templates allow users to remember what they experienced throughout 2024 and share it with all their followers. To access them, you just need to go to the “Now You Templates” section within the “End of the Year” category, and choose your favorite.

• New font and festive effects: To add a more special touch to the stories, a special “New Year” font has been enabled along with an animated text effect called “countdown”. With these tools, users will be able to give that festive touch to their publications.
• Christmas themes in chats: The chats also arrive with the theme of these festivities. Among them, options such as “Mariah Carey”, “New Year” and “Relax” stand out.

• Secret phrases and special reactions: As part of the temporary updates, Instagram has included fun “secret phrases” that unlock surprises. By typing keywords like “happy new year,” “hello 2025,” or using holiday emojis in direct messages or Notes, users will discover special effects to celebrate.
• Custom Like: By reacting to friends and family’s story posts, users will receive a special touch.