Instagram gets a WhatsApp-like location sharing feature. Here’s how it works

Instagram is getting a locating sharing feature in DMs which will allow users to share their live location for up to 1 hour. The feature can also be used to pin a spot on the map in order to coordinate arrival times or find your friends in crowded spaces like concerts or cricket matches.

Notably, the Live Location feature is turned off by default and can only be shared privately in DMs. The shared location is visible to both parties in the chat and cannot be forwarded to anyone else.