Instagram Stories Halloween features. | Image credit — Instagram
Adding a playful touch to conversations, Instagram has incorporated interactive elements within DMs and Notes. By using keywords like “Happy Halloween” or “Trick-or-treat,” or emojis like a Jack-O’-Lantern, a ghost, or a spider web, users can trigger special effects and animations, making their interactions more engaging.
Instagram’s new Halloween templates, notes, themes, fonts and text effects. | Image credit — Instagram
To further enhance creative expression, Instagram has also introduced a new Halloween-themed font called “Halloween” and a text effect called “Haunted.” These stylistic elements can be applied to Stories, Feed posts, and Reels, allowing users to personalize their content and capture the spirit of the holiday.Finally, a Halloween-themed chat theme is available for DMs and IG broadcast channels, adding a festive ambiance to conversations and enhancing the overall Halloween experience on the platform.
This isn’t the first time Instagram has integrated fun and interactive features into its platform. In the past, they’ve introduced augmented reality filters for trying on makeup and accessories, interactive polls and quizzes in Stories, and even the ability to add music to Stories. These features not only enhance the user experience but also encourage creativity and connection among users.
These new features demonstrate Instagram’s willingness to provide its users with creative and engaging ways to connect and celebrate. The integration of AI, interactive elements, and creative tools showcases the platform’s openness to evolve with the trends and providing users with a dynamic and enjoyable experience.