Instagram would be thinking of hiding the likes counter in posts

Vanity is going to end on Instagram. Or at least a bit, if finally those responsible for this social network end up applying the change suggested by the rumors.

According to The Verge, an expert named Jane Wong has discovered hidden in a code Instagram's desire to hide the counter that indicates how many likes we have receivedin each of our photos. The lucky number – for many an obsession – is right next to the little heart, which we usually press to say that we like it.

This way people who follow you won't be able to see the number of likes each of your posts has. It seems that Instagram wants followers to focus on what we share and not on the amount of likes our posts receive.

Of course, there will be someone who will be able to see the number of likes that a photo has received: the person who publishes it The others will remain at a loss, unless the owner of the photos wants to say of their own accord how many people have clicked on the famous heart to feed their ego. That there are people for everything.

Instagram is testing hiding like count from audiences,

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as stated in the app: We want your followers to focus on what you share, not how many likes your posts get>"

- Jane Manchun Wong (@wongmjane) April 18, 2019

Not even being tested right now, according to Instagram

Consulted by The Verge, those responsible for Instagram are stubborn in stating that they are not testing the function at this precise moment However, They acknowledge that they have this idea of ​​trying to find ways or explore formulas to "reduce the pressure on Instagram" in their heads. What do you mean with this?

Well, to make more placid and calm the experience of Instagram users, so that they can sit down and enjoy the publications, without thinking about how many people click the like on one photo or another. If you are one of those who are constantly busy seeing the number of likes your friends or the celebrities on duty amass, it is clear that this is for you.

The function was tested some time ago

Although for the moment Instagram has proposed not to acknowledge that it is testing this feature, it seems that the tests would have been done a few days ago.Hence, Jane Manchun Wong, this expert who has now revealed the possible intentions of Instagram, discovered them behind a few lines of code. If not, why would this initiative project be there?

And this is not a crazy idea at all. Just a few days ago, The Independent newspaper revealed that the British Information Commissioner's Office made recommendations to Instagram and other social networks, such as Facebook or Snapchat .

The agency recommended that they think about deactivating some functions on these platforms, such as likes or other interactions that motivate users to continue posting. In this way, seeks to protect the youngest from definitely falling into the clutches of these platforms, seeking the approval of others and constant likes as an absurd formula to boost your self-esteem.

The truth is that if the change occurs, making the Instagram likes counter disappear would be a significant change in the current operation of the platform , since likes are an incentive for many when posting one thing or another.

Experts also believe that the disappearance of the likes counter could encourage the publication of less interesting and authentic content They consider that some publications could get more likes without being really interesting or thoughtful. Be that as it may, surely we will not face such a serious drama. Certainly not.