Jakarta, INTI – Instagram is making waves again! The social media platform owned by Meta is secretly testing a new feature that allows users to give a "dislike" on comments in Feed and Reels posts. This feature was revealed after several users discovered the new button and shared it on Threads.
Why Is Instagram Adding a Dislike Button?
Instagram Head Adam Mosseri finally confirmed the news. In a Threads post, he stated that the feature is still in the testing phase and is only available to a select group of users.
"Some of you may have noticed that we are testing a new button next to comments on Instagram. This gives people a private way to signal that they dislike a particular comment," Mosseri said in his Threads post on February 14, 2025.
Instagram is developing this feature in response to the large number of negative or irrelevant comments circulating on the platform. With the dislike button, comments that receive many dislikes will be ranked lower and will not stand out in the comment section.
How Does the Dislike Button Work on Instagram?
The dislike button is located right next to the like button in the comment section. However, unlike the heart icon used for likes, the dislike button appears as a downward arrow.
Interestingly, Instagram will not display the number of dislikes a comment receives. This means only the system can read and process it, while the comment owner and other users will not know whether a comment has received many dislikes.
"In the future, we may integrate this signal into comment rankings to lower the visibility of disliked comments. Our hope is that this will help make Instagram comments more friendly," Mosseri added.
Will the Dislike Button Have a Major Impact?
Since this news surfaced, netizens have had mixed reactions. Some users welcome this feature as a positive step in reducing negative or irrelevant comments. However, others worry that the dislike button could be misused for mass-targeted attacks.
Meta claims that this test aims to improve the quality of interactions on Instagram. "We are testing a new button next to every comment so that people can privately signal that they feel uncomfortable with certain comments or find them irrelevant," said a Meta spokesperson.
For now, the feature is still being tested with a small group of users. If proven effective, the dislike button could soon be available to all Instagram users worldwide.
Conclusion: Are We Ready for the Dislike Feature?
The dislike button on Instagram could be a step forward in creating a healthier digital environment, but it could also be a double-edged sword if not controlled properly. For Instagram users, the best approach is to continue using social media wisely and avoid misusing this feature for negative purposes.
What do you think? Will the dislike button make Instagram a better place, or will it only add more drama to the online world?
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