Instagram starts testing new button that might downrank comments
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Summary
Instagram is testing a new feature that lets users flag inappropriate comments on feed posts and Reels in a private way.
The feature, which is currently being rolled out to a limited group of users, allows people to report a comment by pressing a button that looks like a downward-facing arrow located beside the like button on comments.
When users press the button, no notifications are sent to the commenter, and there is no visible count of how many people have pressed the button.
However, Instagram may integrate the feature into its comments ranking, meaning comments receiving the button could be pushed down, hopefully creating a safer and more friendly experience for users.
This new feature is one of the many ways Instagram is trying to help users control their experiences on the app.
It is hoped that it will make it easier for users to report comments that they find upsetting, uncomfortable, or offensive.