Instagram accidentally or out of a bug, launched a swipe feed feature, that led to a storm with Twitterati showing nothing less than hatred towards the feature.
Though the platform was quick to apologize and resolve the bug that made the feed horizontal rather than it being vertical, which has been the norm ever since it’s inception.
Due to a bug, some users saw a change to the way their feed appears today. We quickly fixed the issue and feed is back to normal. We apologize for any confusion.
— Instagram (@instagram) December 27, 2018
The reaction Tinder-styled horizontal feed received from the takers, is a strong signal for Instagram that the audience is not ready for the horizontal shift
Instagram making that new update like #instagramupdate pic.twitter.com/cpyKp1jSwL
— Meg ✨ (@voidkermit) December 27, 2018
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?the absolute worst update they’ve ever released#instagramupdate— Seamus Daniel (@seamusmdaniel) December 27, 2018
nothing can beat snapchats horrible update from a few months ago?
instagram just dethroned snapchats horrible update and now instagram has the most horrible update ever.
instagram=cancelled.#instagramupdate #instagram— melika (@Meli_1382) December 27, 2018
Has Instagram lost its mind? I am not tinder swiping through everyone’s posts ?? #instagramupdate
— rush (@therushahead) December 27, 2018
#Instagram #instagramupdate just fucked everything up pic.twitter.com/ZFXvLBq7Yo
— Aaliyah ♌️ (@LilMamiDevil7) December 27, 2018
For those who missed it here’s what it looked like #instagramupdate pic.twitter.com/dg9t33PaOG
— Basma (@basmahxmde) December 27, 2018
I’ve dealt with Snapchat ugly ass update but instagram I’m disgusted #Instagram #instagramupdate pic.twitter.com/8Uw7r8Ty9X
— nana ? (@frenchamour_) December 27, 2018
I’m about to delete @instagram cause this new update sucks. #instagramupdate
— Kaley• WHY DON’T WE (@whydontwe_20) December 27, 2018
A live look at everyone logging on to Instagram this morning: #instagramupdate pic.twitter.com/mduvrengdn
— RPI (@rpimusic) December 27, 2018
Who at Instagram thought this update was a good idea? I’m legit forced to stop and look at other people’s post instead of sliding down #Instagram #instagramupdate
— 6flex (@neahxblackwood) December 27, 2018
GIRL BYE @instagram #instagram #instagramupdate #wtfisthis pic.twitter.com/bsOzBlA3W0
— Amy Hawkins (@hawkinsbitesize) December 27, 2018
What kind of "bug" comes with instructions? Just admit that you made a terrible update and reverted it quickly after backlash from users? #InstagramUpdate pic.twitter.com/SsA1PMF0xw
— Sir Jadeja (@SirJadeja) December 27, 2018
Instagram literally went “felt cute but might delete later” #instagramupdate
— Basma (@basmahxmde) December 27, 2018
I think we all know who's responsible for the new Instagram update #instagramupdate pic.twitter.com/hVTAhSvUVD
— Childhood Shows (@ChildhoodShows) December 27, 2018
@instagram seeing the hate for their #instagramupdate and changing it back like.. pic.twitter.com/683Umg5fS8
— David H. K. Bell (@hekili97) December 27, 2018
this was Instagram when everyone was shitting on their new “update” #instagramupdate pic.twitter.com/ZGnT8kx86v
— SbeanC☁ (@feelthe_RATH) December 27, 2018
Adam Mosseri, Head of Instagram, tweeted that this was a small test that went broad.
That was supposed to be a very small test that went broad by accident. Should be fixed now. If you're still seeing it simply restart the app. Happy holidays! ?
— Adam Mosseri (@mosseri) December 27, 2018
Boy, if a 15 mins update can garner so much hatred, what will happen the day this feature will be rolled out to the masses! Well this is not the first time that Twitterati were vocal about Instagram.
