Meta (META) will remove end-to-end encryption from Instagram messaging by May 2026, allowing access to all content shared in DMs.

Meta (META) has announced the discontinuation of end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for Instagram direct messages, which will take effect on May 8, 2026. This move allows Meta to access all content sent via direct messages, including images and videos. The decision marks a significant reversal from Meta's commitment to privacy, made in 2019, when E2EE was championed as essential. The company cited low user adoption rates as a reason for this change, despite criticism from privacy advocates, highlighting the ongoing tension between user privacy and regulatory pressures.

Meta (META) Disables Instagram E2EE Messaging on May 8, 2026

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