Instagram has unveiled a suite of new creative controls designed to give users unprecedented flexibility over their profiles, reduce posting anxiety, and support emerging creators. These updates, announced in June 2025, mark some of the most significant changes to the platform’s core user experience in years.
Grid Rearrangement: A Long-Awaited Feature
One of the most requested features by Instagram users—the ability to rearrange posts on the profile grid—is finally launching. Previously, users could only display posts in strict chronological order, with the exception of pinning up to three posts at the top. Now, users can freely drag and drop posts anywhere on their grid by long-pressing a post or selecting “Edit Grid” in profile settings. This allows for unlimited rearrangement sessions, and changes can be undone before saving. Pinned posts, however, remain locked in their positions.
This update empowers users, especially creators and brands, to curate visually cohesive profiles, highlight important content, or maintain a specific aesthetic without having to delete and repost material. The feature, first developed in 2022 but delayed for further refinement, is rolling out to all users on mobile devices, with desktop support not yet announced.
Quiet Posting: Reducing Pressure and Enabling Private Sharing
Instagram is also testing a “quiet posting” feature, which allows users to add content to their profile grid without pushing it to followers’ feeds. This means posts shared quietly will appear on your profile but won’t notify followers or disrupt their main feed experience534. The goal is to reduce the anxiety and pressure often associated with public posting, making it easier for users to share content that might be more personal or experimental.
To use the feature, users select “Post quietly to profile” during the upload process. This is especially useful for those who want to update their grid or archive memories without feeling compelled to perform for an audience.
Spotify Integration: Real-Time Music Sharing in Notes
Expanding on creative self-expression, Instagram now allows users to share what they’re listening to on Spotify directly in their Instagram Notes. Once connected, Spotify will automatically update your Note with the current song, visible to friends in the DM tab or on your profile. This real-time sharing feature adds a new dimension to social interaction on the platform, reminiscent of the music status updates from early social networks.
Supporting Emerging Creators: Drafts and More
As part of Instagram’s broader strategy to nurture creative talent, the platform has introduced “Drafts,” a new initiative to support emerging creators. Drafts provides financial assistance, networking opportunities, and collaborative projects for up-and-coming artists and influencers. While not a traditional creator fund, this program acts as an incubator, helping creators overcome early barriers and realize their artistic ambitions.
Instagram is also expanding its video editing tools and rolling out features like Trial Reels, which let users test content with non-followers before publishing more broadly, and new AI-powered editing options.
Why These Changes Matter
- User Control: Grid rearrangement and quiet posting put more power in users’ hands to manage their digital presence.
- Reduced Pressure: Quiet posting and Trial Reels help users share more authentically, without the fear of judgment or low engagement.
- Creative Expression: Music sharing and advanced editing tools encourage richer, more dynamic content.
- Creator Support: Initiatives like Drafts demonstrate Instagram’s commitment to helping the next generation of creators thrive.
Instagram’s latest updates reflect its ongoing effort to balance creative freedom with user comfort, aiming to make the platform a more welcoming and inspiring space for everyone—from casual users to professional creators.