Instagram has always been a new feature that intrigues and keeps the audience engaged. Recently, the platform has been exploring ways to improve the search through direct messages (DMs).
Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, recently replied to one of its user’s questions during an Ask Me Anything session. His response started rumors diet they would be impossible to change in the platform’s messaging system. The user asked Adam Mosseri if there is a possibility to add a keyword search feature in the request box. In response to this, Adam Mosseri replied that the company is diligently working on this new feature. However, there have been no specific official details about this feature.
Instagram will be improving the search function of the direct message inboxes. Right now, Instagram only allows you to search for specific conversations or user IDs. However, the new keyboard search feature will allow the users to search the content within the direct messaging DMs. The keyword search feature will allow you to search for a specific conversation by easily typing the keyboards into the DM search bar. This feature will make it easy for the users to find specific information about the conversation that took place in the past without having to scroll for hours through the entire conversation.
The new keyboard search feature will help the user pinpoint the exact message, photos, links, or videos based on the keyword mentioned in the search bar. For example, if you want to search for a link of a specific meaning or a shared link, you can easily search for terms like “meeting” or “link,” and the relevant messages will be displayed on your screen. This feature may also have enhanced search filters by different categories, like unread messages or media messages from specific people. This will help the user to easily search for the exact messages in less time in case of emergency.
Earlier, WhatsApp also introduced these search features for specific keywords in the chat feature on its platform, making it more easy for users to search for messages in no time. Therefore, this feature on WhatsApp seems like an inspiration for Instagram to improve the functionality of its platform. Currently, Instagram has limitations in the DM search. However, this feature will enhance and extend the keyword or phrase search options for its users.
