Instagram introduces 30-second profile song feature; check details
PTC Web Desk: Instagram has officially introduced a new feature that allows users to add a 30-second song to their profile bios, bringing a nostalgic nod to the early 2000s Myspace era. However, unlike Myspace, where songs would autoplay upon visiting a profile, Instagram's approach is more subtle. The selected music will be displayed in the bio area of the user’s profile, and visitors will have the option to play or pause the song at their convenience.
To add a song to your profile, simply access the "edit profile" page and select "Add music to your profile." From there, you can search Instagram’s extensive library of licensed music, which is the same collection available for Reels and posts. Users can choose a track and set up to 30 seconds of it to be featured on their profile. As with other bio elements, the song can be removed or replaced at any time.
Instagram has launched this feature in collaboration with pop singer Sabrina Carpenter. Her profile will exclusively feature a teaser of her new song "Taste" ahead of its official release, adding an exciting promotional twist to the feature. Fans of Carpenter can hear the track only through this new profile song option until it becomes publicly available.
Instagram has been doubling down on its music integration lately. Recently, the platform introduced several music-related features, including the ability to add up to 20 tracks to a single reel, the "Add Yours" music sticker, and the option to include music in carousel posts that contain both photos and videos.
- With inputs from agencies
