Instagram was testing a feature that would notify users if their stories were captured via a screenshot. The feature experimented for several months, however, it seems like Instagram has decided to cancel this feature altogether.

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Instagram never really announced that the social media company was working on this feature and it was only available to select users. The beta testers would get a notification whenever someone would screenshot their story, similar to how it works on Snapchat. Users would see every screenshotter's username next to the camera shutter icon.

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Instagram told BuzzFeed news, that the company has “officially ended this test.” 

There is a possibility that the company may incorporate some other form of screenshot protection into the app sometime in the future. As of now, users will be able to screenshot stories or record story videos shared by others without ever having their identities revealed.

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Instagram did not detail why the company decided to ditch this feature. Screenshot notification is a marquee feature on Snapchat and this was clearly another feature lifted from Instagram's competitor. As of now, Instagram still alerts users when screenshots of disappearing direct messages are taken.