Instagram’s rolling out a fresh batch of interactive stickers for Stories, and music lovers are in for a treat. The new Add Yours Music sticker builds on the popular feature, letting you share favorite songs and invite followers to join the jam session with their own picks. And to kick things off, Instagram’s partnering with Dua Lipa to promote her album Radical Optimism – so expect to see plenty of those tracks popping up!
Get ready for mystery and intrigue with the new Reveal sticker. It blurs your Story visuals, enticing followers to DM you for the big reveal. This is a DM-driven feature through and through, echoing Instagram head Adam Mosseri’s emphasis on the platform’s booming private messaging scene. Expect creators to get clever (and maybe a little thirsty) with this one!
Throwback vibes are strong with the new Frames sticker. It overlays a retro Polaroid effect onto your photos, complete with a caption. To see what’s hidden, followers get to channel their inner Outkast by shaking their phone (or for the less enthusiastic, simply press a button). This feature got its initial spotlight at Coachella, adding a festival-ready touch.
Last but not least, the Cutouts tool lets you get creative by turning any part of your photos or videos into a reusable sticker. Whether it’s from your camera roll or a public Instagram post, snip a piece out and add it to your next Story or Reel. It’s your personal sticker factory!
This sticker rollout caps off a month of big changes for Instagram. Along with an algorithm overhaul favoring original content and a tweaked Reels system, the platform’s even got Meta’s AI chatbot hanging out in DMs. Get ready for confidently incorrect answers and a whole lot of interactive fun with these new stickers!
