Like counts might disappear from Instagram, potentially changing the platform forever.

Like counts might disappear from Instagram, potentially changing the platform forever. As part of a design test, Instagram changed their interface so that the number of likes a post receives is no longer publicly displayed, but available only to the poster—a feature that could appeal to those looking to unplug for mental health reasons. But while the move could “reduce pressure on Instagram,” likes’ impact on the algorithm’s ranking of posts, and another measure of popularity, follower counts, aren’t likely to be affected. (TechCrunch)