Meta said that some users had assumed that adding a location tag to a post meant their live location was being displayed on the map. To avoid this confusion, Instagram has stopped showing profile pictures over tagged content, making it clearer that these do not represent a person’s actual location.
Users will now see a helpful reminder explaining that any story, reel, or post with a location tag will automatically appear on the Map.
To make it clearer how your location-tagged posts will appear on the Map, Instagram has introduced a preview option that lets you see exactly how your content will look once a location is added.
According to Gadgets 360, the feature is now active on both iOS and Android devices. Those who don’t see it right away can expect it to arrive shortly, as Instagram seems to be releasing it in stages. If you prefer not to use the feature at all, you can simply revoke Instagram’s location access in your phone’s settings.
