# Instagram Instants vs. Snapchat vs. Be Real and Turning Off Instants

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Podcast: [The Instagram Stories - Social Media News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-instagram-stories-social-media-news-4469042)
Published: 2026-05-18T21:55:46+00:00
Episode link: https://www.instagram.com/danielhillmedia
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Duration seconds: 689

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How does Instagram Instants compare to Snapchat and BeReal? Can you turn off Instants? The Head of Instagram answers those questions plus busts a myth about using DMs to increase reach and more on today's episode.

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