PSA: Instagram Encrypted Messaging Ends on Friday, May 8

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By Tim HardwickMay 5, 2026, 11:24 am135 ptsTrending
Instagram will remove end-to-end encryption for direct messages between users from May 8, 2026. When the date comes around, Meta will potentially be able to see the contents of all messages between users on the social media platform. Encrypting messages has been an optional feature in Instagram since 2023, but…

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