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In the voice note, Mosseri expressed some regret for not bringing this feature to Instagram users sooner and called this a “finally feature.” He acknowledged that this should have been available a long time ago, but they were just now able to launch.
We also launched GIFs in comments which I like to think of as a “finally feature.” One of those features which probably should have launched a long time ago and we finally managed to get out the door. So, sorry it took so long, but enjoy GIFs in comments.
The feature will be available globally for both Android and iOS effective immediately, although it might be a staged rollout so don’t despair if you don’t have it yet. You’ll know the feature is available to you if you see a GIF icon on the bottom right of the “Add a comment” field when commenting on a post.
Incorporating GIFs into your comments can be an excellent method of infusing a touch of personality and humor in posts as well as a very imaginative way to engage with your social circle. Meanwhile, Instagram continues to build new features into its platform that are very TikTok-esque, further proving that it is serious about competing and establishing itself as the go-to social network for media sharing.
