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Recently, a new buzz has emerged on Instagram about an alleged feature called “Saved by.” According to the rumour, Instagram shows your followers the posts or reels you have saved, similar to the “Liked by” feature.
This has sparked widespread curiosity and confusion among Instagram users. In this article, we will dive into the origins of this rumour, examine the facts, and set the record straight. But first, turn off the Meta AI on Instagram.
Is the “Saved by” Feature on Instagram Real?
No, the “Saved by” feature on Instagram is not real; it is a rumour spread by someone seeking engagement on their posts and reels. Meta has not officially announced this feature, and no one has seen the feature on Instagram.
The Instagram support page explicitly states that only you can see the posts you've saved. Neither the creator of the post or reel nor your followers can view this information. In other words, your saved content is entirely private.
We confidently believe that Instagram will not introduce such a feature in the future, as it is not privacy-friendly and would compromise user confidentiality. Meta values user privacy and is committed to maintaining it (wink wink).
The Origin of the "Saved by" Feature Rumour
The rumour reportedly started with a reel created by Instagram user @ahaa_aditya. At the time of writing, it had garnered 13.8M views, 10K comments, and 604K shares, which is a significant amount of engagement.
The sensational nature of the reel contributed to its high engagement. This is a perfect example of people spreading misinformation to gain engagement on their posts and reels and appeal to the algorithm.
That concludes everything about the “Saved by” feature on Instagram. We hope our guide has clarified the situation for you. Now that the air is clear, check out our other useful guides, including how to opt out of Meta AI training.