Instagram finally has all the tools to create your own annual overview for Stories
- You don’t have to look for another app to create an EOY summary for Instagram
- The app introduces a new collage type that allows you to create your own stories
- There are new secret effects for DMs and more ‘Add Yours’ stickers
Between Spotify Wrapped and Apple Music Replay, we’re a reminder that 2024 is coming to an end, and that might make you think about creating year-end recaps for Instagram. But instead of searching for the best collage apps to download, like Top 9 or whatever the latest craze is, maybe a new CapCut template? – Instagram is going to do some of the heavy lifting this year.
That’s right: Instagram is introducing a new Collage style for Stories, allowing you to summarize your year in the right style. It’s an ‘EOY-themed’ collage and is an easy way to share your best moments with friends, family and the rest of your followers.
Judging from the sample photos shared of the new collage, you should be able to freely place multiple images on one story slide and choose from themed fronts. For example, there’s a neon “How 2024 Started” that can be paired with “How 2024 Ended” and a smaller, equally punchy “HNY.” There’s even a countdown sticker type, which is similar to the reminder functionality currently available in Instagram Stories.
To encourage others to share their favorite moments of the year, Instagram is introducing four new ‘Add Yours’ stickers. You can also theme your New Year’s Eve DMs with lasers, but there are more festive ones, including a Mariah Carey Christmas.
You could also try sending “Happy New Year” or “Hello 2025” in an individual DM or a group chat, as this will trigger a new special effect on the screen.
As with most Instagram updates, these are being rolled out gradually – so that starts today and it’s wise to make sure your app is up to date and check it regularly as it will reach the most users by the end of the week reach and will remain until early January 2024.
While Instagram hopes you won’t reach for another app — and since I have a crowded home screen — if these end-of-year collages don’t cut it, rest assured there will be alternatives outside the app. We’ll just have to wait and see.