Instagram rolls out new feature 'Guides'

Reliable information and inspiration from your favorite accounts on Instagram can be achieved by using 'Guides'. This is a new feature of Instagram which will help users to discover recommendations, tips, and other content' from their favorite creators or public figures.

California: Instagram announced a new feature 'Guides' that allows users to easily 'discover recommendations, tips, and other content' from their favourite creators or public figures.

"We want Instagram to be a place where you can easily find reliable information and inspiration from your favorite accounts. That's why we are introducing Guides, a way to more easily discover recommendations, tips and other content from your favorite creators, public figures, organizations and publishers on Instagram," Instagram said in a statement.

• Starting today, you can check out Guides – a new way to discover recommendations from people on Instagram. 🙌
  
  The first Guides focus on wellness and mental health content from respected organizations and creators. ❤️
  
  Find out more: https://t.co/3w6Cpuirk3 pic.twitter.com/eC1r4O3ZEQ

  — Instagram (@instagram) May 18, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="

  Starting today, you can check out Guides – a new way to discover recommendations from people on Instagram. 🙌
  
  The first Guides focus on wellness and mental health content from respected organizations and creators. ❤️
  
  Find out more: https://t.co/3w6Cpuirk3 pic.twitter.com/eC1r4O3ZEQ

  — Instagram (@instagram) May 18, 2020

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  Starting today, you can check out Guides – a new way to discover recommendations from people on Instagram. 🙌
  
  The first Guides focus on wellness and mental health content from respected organizations and creators. ❤️
  
  Find out more: https://t.co/3w6Cpuirk3 pic.twitter.com/eC1r4O3ZEQ

  — Instagram (@instagram) May 18, 2020

Also, the feature will first focus on wellness content as the world is currently dealing with the Coronavirus pandemic.

"We know many people are struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so we are first focusing Guides on wellness content. We'll enable creators to connect with expert organizations to share resources during this time, including tips on how to look after your well-being, maintaining a connection with others or managing anxiety or grief," the statement read.

Guides have their own section in a user's profile, just like IGTV. When viewing a Guide, users can see posts and videos that the creator has curated, paired with helpful tips and advice.

Users will also be able to share a Guide to their story or in Direct by tapping on the share button in the upper right corner.

(Inputs from ANI)