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Meta's Instagram is now testing out a new feature that locks Reels and can only be viewed through a secret code. There is now a code system for locked Reels that creators use in Instagram. Instagram is streamlining its user experience by discontinuing the Content Notes feature for posts and Reels due to lackluster adoption. However, according to Instagram head Adam Mosseri, the feature never gained the traction expected, prompting the company to pull it back to simplify the overall app experience. In a recent post on Instagram, Mosseri explained that while the feature was intended to spark more engaging interactions by keeping the content lighthearted and conversational, only a small fraction of users embraced it. Consequently, the ability to add Content Notes to posts and Reels will soon be phased out, although the feature will remain accessible in Instagram Direct Messages for now. This move reflects Instagram's broader strategy to focus on tools and features that resonate with its community while retiring those that complicate the user interface. In a parallel development, Instagram, alongside Facebook and Threads, is set to begin testing a revamped, crowd-sourced Community Notes system. Read more in our articles including "Instagram testing locked Reels" and "Instagram Axes Content Notes for Posts and Reels Over Low Usage".