Instagram would be the top social media platform if not for its parent company, Facebook. However, some argue that even though Facebook has more users, Instagram has more younger users and provides an overall better experience. While there’s no surefire way to find the truth behind this claim, some hints can point us to the right way. For example, let’s go with the reason given in the statement: Gen Z favors Instagram over Facebook.
Facebook has been around for longer and has more users than any other social media site. Naturally, all content creators and influencers could potentially reach their target audience on a larger scale there. Then, why are they choosing Instagram?
Facebook holds no appeal for the younger generation because it has lost its touch. There was a time when Facebook had a choice: change its design to attract more younger users or remain the way it was for middle-aged users. Facebook made its choice, and Gen Z did, too.
Instagram provides a fresh outlook to all of it: marketing, creation, influence, personal branding, and entertainment. Due to this progressive and supportive outlook, Instagram has an elite clientele educated on what’s good, bad, and what they want.
So, as a creator of funny high-school videos, where would you dish out your content? A platform full of your target audience or one with a larger audience who don’t relate to your content?
We aren’t saying that Instagram is overall better than Facebook. There’s a reason why Facebook has amassed nearly three billion users, and Instagram still hasn’t.
As a simple analogy, think of Facebook as the neighborhood park you’ve been going to since you were a little kid. You’re surrounded by the people you’ve grown up with, talking and sharing pictures of their everyday life. It’s a very homely, cozy vibe.
In contrast, Instagram is the prestigious Ivy League college you’ve always wanted to attend. At first, it feels like everyone there has achieved everything you want while getting nowhere. Instagram pushes you out of your comfort zone and achieves something.
In today’s blog, we’ll talk about how you can hide mutual friends on Instagram. Stick with us until today’s blog’s end to learn all about it.
How to Hide Mutual Friends on Instagram
Let’s talk about your initial query: how to hide mutual friends on Instagram?
Let’s say you started following someone new on Instagram and then go to one of your friends’ profiles. You’ll now be able to see Followed by [username of the person you just followed] and [number] others there if this new person follows your friend.
This is Instagram’s way of letting you know you have mutual friends with the user whose profile you’ve opened. Pretty cool, right?
If you’ve started following someone you don’t want your friends (who follow you) to know about, we’re sorry that that’s not possible. You’ll either need to unfollow this person or remove your friends from your followers.
We know some users might think of this feature as an invasion of privacy, but is it? Because your followers can check who you’re following anyway by just going to your following list.
There are several features on Instagram to protect you from real threats, like creepy or inappropriate users. From texting to following and visibility, it’s all been well thought out.
For example, let’s say a user approached you and talked to you politely. However, as days passed, you realized that it was all a façade; they were manipulating you and were not like you.
In such cases, all you need to do is block them, and they’ll be out of your network immediately.
Here’s how to block someone on Instagram
Step 1: Launch Instagram on your smartphone and log in to your account.
Step 2: The first screen you’ll land on is the Instagram Home page. At the bottom, you’ll see five icons. Tap on the icon to the right of the Home icon, which will be a magnifying glass.
Step 3: It’ll take you to your customized Instagram Explore page. At the top of that page, locate and tap on the Instagram Search bar.
Step 4: Type in the username of the user you wish to block and tap on their profiles from the results that appear.
Step 5: At the top right corner of the screen on their profile, you’ll see the three-dots icon. Tap on it.
Step 6: From the options that appear on the pop-up menu at the bottom, tap on the second one, called Block.
However, if this said someone was pretending to be someone who’s a part of your daily life, that’s a bigger problem. Impersonating someone and lying is strictly unethical; the best action here would be to report them to Instagram immediately.
Here’s how to report someone on Instagram
The process of reporting someone on Instagram is the same. Follow steps 1 through 5 from the last section.
Step 6: Tap on the first option from the pop-up menu called Report, and you’re good to go!
Lastly, let’s say one of your friends recently joined Instagram. They’re excited and won’t stop sharing posts and reels with you. While they might be a good friend, your phone buzzing about all day is certainly not a very convenient option.
Thankfully, all you need to do is mute their chats. It’s a very simple process; you won’t have to worry about receiving endless daily notifications. Sounds good, right?
How to mute someone on Instagram
Step 1: Launch Instagram on your smartphone and log in to your account.
Step 2: Swipe left from your Home Screen to go to your chats.
Step 3: In your Chats page, swipe down and locate the chat of the person who you wish to meet. Tap on it.
Step 4: At the top right corner of the chat page, you’ll see an icon of an ‘i’ with a circle around it. Tap on it.
Step 5: You’ll be directed to their Details. You’ll see the option called Mute messages under the Notifications subheading. Turn that on, and you’ll be good to go!
In the end
As we end this blog, let’s recap all we’ve discussed today.
The Mutual friends feature on Instagram is a great way to know whether or not there’s a chance you know this person. While some might claim that it’s an invasion of privacy, it doesn’t make much sense because your followers can already see who you follow anyway.
There’s no option or feature on Instagram that allows you to hide your mutual friends on Instagram. You can either stop following the person you want to hide or remove the person from who you wish to hide from your followers’ list.
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