Facebook Rolling out Vanish Mode on Instagram and Messenger

Having announced vanish mode aslope Facebook Messenger'due south major redesign in September, the company is now rolling out the feature on Messenger and Instagram (as they are now integrated). Vanish mode, as the proper noun suggests, is an imperceptible messaging way that lets users send disappearing messages that are not saved in the chat history.

Messages sent through vanish way will disappear after you've seen them and leave the chat. So, basically, this characteristic is merely some other Snapchat clone. Unlike Snapchat though, where the default feel is ephemeral, Facebook is pitching its vanish way as an opt-in feature to requite users even more than control over the context of the conversation.

Switching to vanish mode is literally just a swipe abroad. You tin can swipe up from a private chat on Messenger and Instagram to enter vanish style. Similarly, y'all tin can swipe up again to get back to the regular chat mode. When y'all're in vanish mode, you lot don't miss out on features you already have in the regular chat fashion. You still have access to send text messages, images, GIFs, stickers, and even reactions.

Vanish mode has arrived in Messenger! Swipe up in a chat thread to enter. Swipe up to plow off. Some things aren't meant to last. #vanishmode https://t.co/kq6icgAiW2 flick.twitter.com/xAFdgRB3g6

— Messenger (@messenger) Nov 12, 2020

Facebook is aiming to amend the privacy of users with vanish mode. Hence, it is worth keeping in mind that vanish fashion will notify the other person if you take a screenshot of chats. Moreover, the company encourages users to written report the conversation if they feel unsafe.

Vanish mode is now 'slowly' rolling out on Messenger and Instagram. Y'all can try out the characteristic by updating the app from Google Play Store or App Store. As a side notation, Instagram users will take to switch to the new Messenger experience to admission the feature.