Updated on: August 02, 2025 04:07 pm IST
Instagram now requires minimum 1000 followers to reach live features. Here is everything that you should know about change
The Instagram prohibits live feature for many users on the platform. The social media app has announced the new rules, where users have to meet some followers requirements to reach their live service. According to the new rules, Instagram users must have a public account with minimum 1000 followers to get access to live features. This major change can affect many manufacturers who have just started building their community on the platform. Live streaming is an important Instagram feature for users to connect with your followers in real time. With the new rules, many small creators with low followers are expected to be impressed.
New Instagram Rules to go
According to the new Instagram rules, users with less than 1000 followers will not be able to use live feature. With follower requirements, the user must have a public account. Earlier, the live feature of Instagram was available to all users, whether the follower is counting or public or private accounts.
With additional restrictions, users will not be able to catch with their friends and family, and small creators will not be able to connect with their followers through live session. This will also reduce the search benefit for creators, bringing a big loss for many people.
Allegedly, users with less than 1000 followers and a public account will start receiving a notice saying, “Your account is no longer eligible for Live.” The notice further details the requirements for Instagram users to reach live. “We changed the requirements to use this feature. Public accounts with only 1,000 followers or more will be able to create live videos.”
According to Techcrunch, the reason for the change has not been revealed, but it is said that it is to improve live consumption experience by limiting low quality currents. Well, Instagram is not the only platform with such restrictions. Tiktok outside India also follows similar restrictions to be live. There is also a requirement of 1000 followers to go live on the platform in the Tikokk app. On the other hand, YouTube streamers require 50 customers for live streams.
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