Instagram is helping users celebrate the end of the year with a new collage feature and festive templates. The collage feature, available through the first week of January, allows users to create personalized collages showcasing their memorable moments from the past year.
Users can select multiple images, arrange them freely on the screen, and add New Year-themed text using various fonts and styles. The finished collage can then be shared with followers as an Instagram story.
In addition to the collage feature, Instagram is also introducing year-end themed templates for its “Add Yours” feature, encouraging users to share their collages and engage with others. The platform is also adding New Year and Countdown text effects, holiday themes for direct messages, and secret phrases that trigger special effects in chats and Notes.
These new features build upon Instagram’s recent efforts to enhance user engagement and creativity. Last week, the platform introduced “Trial Reels,” allowing creators to experiment with new content and gather feedback from their followers.
Another recent update expanded the ways creators can interact with their audience in broadcast channels, enabling more active engagement through timed prompts and daily check-ins.
With these new features and templates, Instagram is providing users with fun and engaging ways to celebrate the end of the year and connect with their followers.