Why did Instagram "Likes" disappear for a day? YouTube #shorts
22 Mar 2021 · 0 min
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In this short explanatory video, the speaker addresses the brief disappearance of Instagram's like counts, clarifying that despite speculation that the platform might permanently remove likes—stemming from a 2019 statement by Instagram's CEO about making the app a safer space—this change never materialized and is unlikely to happen. The speaker emphasizes that likes serve as a reward mechanism that drives user engagement, explaining why Instagram is unlikely to eliminate them entirely.
