Instagram Tests Private 'Dislike' Button for Comments

The feature aims to improve comment sections by allowing users to downrank unhelpful or harmful comments without public visibility.

Instagram is testing a new button that lets users privately signal disapproval of comments on Feed posts and Reels.
The button, represented by a downward-facing arrow, will not display a public dislike count or notify the comment's author.
Instagram head Adam Mosseri stated that the feature could eventually influence comment rankings, pushing disliked comments lower in threads.
The test is currently limited to a small group of users, with the goal of fostering a more positive and relevant comment environment.
Critics have raised concerns about potential misuse of the feature, with some users fearing it could enable cyberbullying or negativity.