Instagram will soon retire its “swipe-up” feature that allows people to visit external links by swiping up. According to a notification, Instagram will end its swipe-up feature starting August 30. Instagram said that it is streamlining the stories creation experience and is offering more creative control for users, as they can format the look of stickers, as reported by The Verge. This new update adds to the test that Instagram did in June, where it let anyone share links using their stories. Instagram will start with users who currently have the swipe-up link feature will receive the sticker option. According to Instagram, the new feature is a move towards the app’s current creative direction, such as stickers for donations, music, and polls. Instagram has rolled out an update for its app on iOS and Android which brings five new filters and new features. The new filters and features mentioned above is now available on Instagram for iOS version 6.4.0, and Instagram for Android version 6.12.0. Read more in our articles including "Instagram retires swipe-up, intros link stickers" and "Instagram update comes with five new filters".
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May 1, 2026Instagram will soon retire its “swipe-up” feature that allows people to visit external links by swiping up. According to a notification, Instagram will end its swipe-up feature starting August 30.
Instagram said that it is streamlining the stories creation experience and is offering more creative control for users, as they can format the look of stickers, as reported by The Verge. This new update adds to the test that Instagram did in June, where it let anyone share links using their stories. Instagram will start with users who currently have the swipe-up link feature will receive the sticker option.
Our coverage of instagram stickers includes: "Instagram retires swipe-up, intros link stickers"; "Instagram update comes with five new filters"; "Instagram update now lets you edit captions on photos". Each article provides unique insights and information.