Instagram to roll out direct messaging for web; initial tests begin

Facebook-owned Instagram will now roll out its direct messaging (DM) feature for web-users, six years after the feature was introduced on the app.

Instagram, on Tuesday, announced that it will be testing out the feature for desktop users.

The photo-sharing platform shared the news through its official Twitter account as well. “DMs, but make them desktop. We’re currently testing Direct messaging on the web, so you can read and reply to your messages from wherever you are,” the tweet read.

The web version of the photo-sharing app lacked multiple features from the app. As a much-needed upgrade, the platform will now allow users to communicate through its web version as well.