End-to-end encrypted messaging on Instagram will no longer be supported after May 8, 2026

End-to-end encrypted messaging on Instagram will no longer be supported after May 8, 2026.

• If you have chats that are impacted by this change, you will see instructions on how you can download any media or messages you may want to keep.
• If you're on an older version of Instagram, you may also need to update the app before you can download your affected chats.

End-to-end encrypted messages and calls ensure only you and the people you're communicating with can see or listen to what is sent, and no one else, not even Meta, can do so. Keep in mind, for reporting and optional features, you or someone in the chat may still choose to share messages with Meta.