What’s new on Instagram?

View counts for Facebook-shared Stories now visible‍

Instagram now shows how many people viewed your Facebook-shared Stories right from the Instagram app. The feature is now globally available.

💡 What it means for you:
This gives you a more complete picture of content performance across Meta’s ecosystem. Better data, better decisions.

"Stranger Things" font arrives in Stories and Reels‍

A new nostalgic text effect has landed, pulling inspiration from the hit series.

💡 What it means for you:
Fun fonts like these offer quick ways to stand out, especially when paired with seasonal content or entertainment tie-ins.

Edits adds high-save Reels labels in Inspiration tab‍

Creators can now see which Reels have a high save rate, directly in the Inspiration section of the Edits app.

💡 What it means for you:
Knowing what’s being saved (not just liked) can help you reverse-engineer content people want to revisit and reference.

“Stabilize Video” feature could be coming to Edits‍

Instagram could add a video stabilization tool inside its Edits app.

💡 What it means for you:
If this rolls out, you’ll have even more reason to ditch third-party apps and stay within Instagram's Edits for polish and quality.

What’s new on Threads?

Quote posts from saved or liked content‍

Threads is adding a quoting feature that lets you reference previously liked or saved posts, directly from the composer.

💡 What it means for you:
It’s now easier to build off of existing content and join conversations with context. Expect to see more remixing and reactions.

“Dear Algo” lets users guide the algorithm‍

Threads is testing a conversational way to shape your feed: start a post with “Dear Algo” and share what you want to see more or less of. The change lasts for up to three days.

💡 What it means for you:
It’s algorithmic feedback with a personal touch. While engagement will still drive results, this might boost visibility for niche topics or underrepresented creators.

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What’s new on YouTube?

Annual YouTube Recap is here‍

YouTube has launched its version of Spotify Wrapped. Users get personalized cards that reflect their top channels, evolving interests, and viewing highlights.

💡 What it means for you:
Expect to see users sharing their Recaps across socials. It's a great opportunity to engage fans or creators who made it onto those lists.

"Ask for videos" test lets users prompt the algorithm‍

YouTube is experimenting with a new feature where users can type a prompt like “funny cat fails” or “quiet coworking playlists” and receive video suggestions tailored to that.

💡 What it means for you:
SEO meets conversation. Optimizing for intent-based queries could become even more important if this feature rolls out globally.

What’s new on TikTok?

Live videos are now repostable‍

Users can now repost live streams they’re watching.

💡 What it means for you:
This could help creators get broader reach for their live content and encourage fans to act as promoters in real-time.

What’s new on LinkedIn?

New guide to growing LinkedIn Newsletters‍

LinkedIn released growth tips that include sticking to a niche topic, running newsletter ads, cross-promoting on other platforms, and teaming up with creators.

💡 What it means for you:
Newsletters aren’t getting as much native visibility as before, but these tactics can help boost steady growth over time, especially in B2B and thought leadership.

What’s new on Facebook?

New YouTube channel for Facebook Creators‍

Meta just launched an official YouTube channel for Facebook for Creators. Expect tips, feature explainers, and case studies aimed at showing how Facebook supports business growth.

💡 What it means for you:
Facebook is clearly still invested in its creator community. The channel could become a go-to hub for updates and success stories.

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What’s new on X?

Location feature transparency—sort of‍

X is clarifying how its “About this account” location panels work. Users can now see where an account is based, but data accuracy is still being ironed out, especially for accounts created with VPNs.

💡 What it means for you:
Transparency is a trending theme, but trust will depend on accuracy. If you’re running brand accounts, be sure your public info reflects your actual base.