Instagram Implements 1,000-Follower Minimum for Live Streaming Starting August 2025
TL;DR
Instagram has updated its policy to restrict live streaming to public accounts with at least 1,000 followers, aiming to improve user experience and feature quality. This change is currently rolling out to private accounts as well, potentially ending the 'close friends' live feature for accounts with fewer followers.
- Instagram public accounts with less than 1,000 followers can no longer go live Engadget
- Instagram now requires users to have at least 1,000 followers to go live TechCrunch
- Instagram Restricts Live Streaming to Creators With 1K or More Followers Social Media Today
- Instagram’s New 1,000-Follower Rule for Live Streaming Starts August 2025 WebProNews
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