New day, a new feature is being tested by Instagram. To keep up with the contemporary social media platforms, Meta owned Instagram is testing new features every other day. While some of the newly launched features are appreciated by the users, some are straight away rejected and face huge backlash. But that doesn’t stop Instagram developers to experiment with new features every other day. In the latest news, Instagram is Testing Monetization Feature on the platform.
Let’s dig in to know about the new Monetization Feature called Gifts and when it will be available for the users.
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Instagram is Testing Monetization Feature Called ‘Gifts’
Instagram is testing the latest feature that would give creators a unique way to create money on the platform. The monetization feature that is being tested is called Gifts and would help creators earn money through Reels.
In a statement, Meta spokesperson, “this feature is an internal prototype and not testing externally.”
The feature was first spotted by App researcher, Alessandro Paluzzi in July and he tweeted about the upcoming feature being tested by the developers. Earlier, in July the “Gifts” feature was called “content appreciation.”
According to the tweet, the fans would be able to send gifts to the Instagram creators via a button displayed at the bottom of Reels. The creators can be able to see the gifts sent to them under the gifts tab in the settings of their account.
Badges Vs. Gifts Features on Instagram
This is not the first time, Meta has launched a content appreciation feature. In 2020, Instagram launched badges, a feature much similar to the gifts feature of TikTok. The Badges feature on Instagram allows you to show appreciation to a creator in a live video and badges can cost $0.99, $1.99, or $4.99.
With badges a creator can earn money during a livestream and with the new testing feature of Gifts, a content creator can earn money through Reels.
Wrapping Up
Instagram never stops experimenting. Every other day a new feature is tested by Instagram developers. To know about, Instagram is Testing Monetization Feature and when it will be available for the users, read the entire article and do share it with your friends!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the new Gifts feature that is being tested by Instagram?
The Gifts feature would give creators a new way to make money on the platform.
What is the difference between Instagram Badges and Gifts?
With badges, a creator can earn money during a livestream. With the new testing feature of Gifts, a content creator can earn money through Reels.
When will the feature be available for users?
So far, the feature is being internally tested and there is no confirmation when it will be available for the users.
