Instagram expands the test for hiding likes count globally

The social network, Instagram, had rolled out a test of hiding like counts on user posts in a total of seven countries. In an announcement today, Instagram stated its decision to expand the feature to a global audience. This comes after the social network had decided to test the feature in the U.S.

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In the earlier post, Instagram accounts chosen for the test will be unable to view like counts on other users posts, save the fact that they will see like counts related to their post. This is confirmed in a tweet by the Social Network company.

Starting today, we’re expanding our test of private like counts globally. If you’re in the test, you’ll no longer see the total number of likes and views on photos and videos posted to Feed unless they’re your own. pic.twitter.com/DztSH0xiq2

— Instagram (@instagram) November 14, 2019

Facebook is as well testing out the same feature in Australia.