Instagram introduces chat music themes and privacy controls

Instagram is introducing new features to enhance user personalization and privacy. A new update allows users to set a specific song as a musical theme for individual or group chats. This function is accessed through the settings of each specific conversation and differs from the existing 30-second music stickers.

Additionally, the platform provides tools to manage user interactions and privacy. Users can limit who is permitted to comment on their posts and reels, as well as control who can send them direct messages. These settings, found within the account's interaction configuration, allow users to restrict access to followers or specific groups to mitigate harassment.