Instagram Tests Private Downvote Button for Comments

The new feature allows users to anonymously signal disapproval of comments without publicizing dislike counts.

Instagram is testing a private downvote button for comments, allowing users to express disapproval anonymously.
The downvote feature will not display the number of dislikes publicly or to the commenter, unlike platforms like YouTube in the past.
Instagram head Adam Mosseri stated that the feature aims to promote a friendlier comment environment by potentially lowering the visibility of disliked comments.
The feature is currently being tested with a small group of users, and its broader rollout is not guaranteed at this stage.
Meta has previously experimented with similar features, emphasizing user control and improved platform safety.