Instagram Now Limits Live Videos to Accounts with 1,000+ Followers
Instagram updates Live video rules—users now need 1,000 followers and a public profile to access the feature. Here's what it means.
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Instagram Now Limits Live Videos to Accounts with 1,000+ Followers Why Instagram Requires 1,000 Followers to Go Live Instagram now mandates that users must have a public account with at least 1,000 followers to access its Live video feature . This move marks a significant shift in the platform’s accessibility, especially for small creators and casual users. Previously, anyone could go live—whether they had ten followers or ten thousand. But with this new threshold, users with fewer followers are effectively locked out of Live streaming. Image Credits:Silas Stein/picture alliance/ Getty Images This update has prompted many to ask: Why did Instagram make this change? While the company hasn’t provided a detailed explanation, it cited efforts to enhance the quality of Live video experiences and align with industry standards. Similar policies already exist on platforms like TikTok , where a 1,000-follower minimum has long been in place, and YouTube, which requires at least 50 subscribers for mobile live streaming. Instagram’s decision is stirring strong reacti…