User Protests Instagram Display Becomes Long Square, This Is The Real Meta Plan

A rectangular Instagram feed display (photo: VOI)

JAKARTA - Instagram has just launched a profile display update with a rectangular grid. However, this change immediately received various responses from users.

The head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, in a statement, admitted that he had not notified the user beforehand. He believes that this complaint will be temporary, because according to him the user is just not used to the new look.

However, in a statement released via his latest post on Instagram, Mosseri explained that this change aims to make the profile display simpler and cleaner, while increasing creator control over its content.

"We started with a high lattice because most of the photos and videos uploaded to Instagram are currently vertical and the rectangle is better in displaying the photos and videos," he said.

However, realizing that many users are spending time compiling their feed views, Mosseri insists, Instagram plans to increase the user's ability to customize mini-images, including the option to swipe and reset the grid view.

In addition, Instagram is also developing a new feature that will move the spotlight into the grid and make it a separate tab.

In an effort to give creators more control, Instagram is also developing a tool that allows users to reset their entire grid as desired.

"To maintain control of creators, we are building tools so you can reset the entire grid and make it to your liking," he added.

In addition, this platform will provide an option for users to post directly to their network without having to go through a feed.

Mosseri confirmed that this plan could still change in line with further development in the next few months.

"I hope that by conveying our intentions earlier, we can avoid unwanted surprises. There will be more to come," he concluded.