Instagram repost Reels 2025

 

How to Repost Reels on Instagram Using the Latest Features in 2025

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What’s New: Instagram’s 2025 Repost Features

Instagram has rolled out multiple new updates aimed at boosting content sharing and social interaction:

• Native Repost Button
  A repost icon now appears below Reels and feed posts. Tap it to share content directly to your audience—with credit automatically given to the original creator—and optionally add a comment YouTubeIzoateThe Economic TimesThe VergeBusiness InsiderIndiatimes.

• Dedicated Reposts Tab
  Reposted items are collected in a Reposts tab on your profile, keeping your main grid clean while making your favorites easily accessible The Economic TimesThe VergeIndiatimesIndia Today.

• Friends Tab in Reels
  A new "Friends" section highlights Reels that your friends have liked, commented on, or reposted. You can respond directly via DMs, and privacy settings let you control what others see Business InsiderIndiatimesThe Verge.

• Live Map Feature
  Accessible in DMs, Instagram’s Live Map shows your friends’ last active locations (with consent), and popular posts from nearby places. It’s opt‑in and designed with privacy in mind Business InsiderIndiatimesThe Verge.

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Why These Updates Matter

Feature	Benefit
Native Repost + Tab	Simplifies reposting; rightful credit ensured; organized storage
Friends Tab	Boosts social discovery and engagement
Live Map	Encourages location-based connection and discovery

These features reflect Instagram’s shift—from being a passive, entertainment-driven platform to a more interactive and community-centric one Business InsiderThe Economic Times.

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How to Use the New Repost Feature

1. Update your Instagram app to access the latest tools YouTube.

2. Locate a publicly available Reel or feed post.

3. Tap the repost icon (often near the like and comment buttons).

4. Add a comment if desired—it appears as an overlay.

5. Your repost appears in:

   • Followers’ feeds, and

   • Your Reposts tab for easy management YouTubeIzoateThe Economic TimesThe VergeIndiatimes.

6. Remove a repost by long‑pressing the thumbnail and selecting “Delete Repost” YouTube.