Instagram announced a new feature that allows users to comment GIFs on posts. However, many users are not seeing the feature on their account, and in this read, you will learn how to fix the GIF comment option not showing on Instagram.
How to Fix GIF Comment Option Not Showing on Instagram?
Instagram introduced the GIF Comment feature back in Feb 2023 which allows users to send GIFs directly. These GIFs are taken directly from the GIPHY website.
For the unaware, GIPHY is a search engine for GIFs that is acquired by Meta in May 2020. You can search for any GIF you want and Instagram will retrieve it from GIPHY.
However, many users are complaining on different social websites that they are not seeing the option. In this article, we have added the ways by which you can fix GIF Comment Option Not Showing on Instagram.
Update the Instagram App
As the feature is newly introduced, hence you need to update Instagram in order to use the feature as there might be chances that you are using the older version of the app when the feature was introduced. Follow the below steps to update the Instagram app.
1. Open the Google Play Store or App Store on your device.
2. Search for Instagram in the search box and hit enter.
3. If there is an update available, tap on the Update button to download the latest version of the app.
4. Once updated, open the app and you will be able to see the feature on the app.
Join the Beta Program on Android
If you are using an Android phone then you can also try by joining the beta program on the device. Follow the below steps to update the beta version of the app to get the latest feature.
1. Open the Google Play Store or App Store on your device.
2. Search for Instagram in the search box and hit enter.
3. On the app page, scroll down and tap on Join Beta Program. If you are seeing Beta program is full then you will not be able to join it and hence skip this method.
4. After joining, wait for a few minutes and click on the Update button to download the beta version of the app.
Wait for It
If the above method does not work for you then you need to wait until the feature is available for your account.
As of Feb 2023, the GIF comment feature is rolling in different batches to users and not to everyone. Hence, if you are not able to see the feature even after updating the app then you need to wait for a few weeks.
Conclusion: Fix GIF Comment Option Not Showing on Instagram
So, these are the ways by which you can fix GIF Comment Option Not Showing on Instagram. I hope you find this article helpful; if you did, share it with your friends and family.
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