Instagram launches 90-minute horizontal video test to rival YouTube

Instagram launches 90-minute horizontal video test to rival YouTube

According to PCMag, Instagram began testing up to 90-minute landscape videos with select creators in the United States, Brazil and Southeast Asia as part of its new "Features" rollout, aiming to expand long-form content on the platform. Earlier, Variety reported that Meta was trialing longer videos of up to 90 minutes and Apple TV playback but said no revenue-sharing model was planned for creators.

TechCrunch said the test allows creators to upload videos of that length, expanding long-form offerings and exploring new monetisation options. 9to5Mac added that the feature, called Features, lets creators post horizontal videos up to 90 minutes and link them from short Reels.

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Instagram tests 90-minute horizontal videos to compete with YouTube
Instagram tests 90-minute horizontal videos to compete with YouTube

PCMag • 27 Oct 15:36

Instagram has begun testing up to 90-minute landscape videos with select creators as part of its new "Features" rollout, aiming to expand long-form content on the platform.

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October 26, 2026
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Instagram launches test of 90-minute horizontal video format
Instagram launches test of 90-minute horizontal video format

9to5Mac • 26 Oct 23:06

Instagram is testing a new long-form horizontal video feature called Features, allowing creators to post videos up to 90 minutes and link them from short Reels.

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Instagram begins testing 90-minute video uploads to challenge YouTube
Instagram begins testing 90-minute video uploads to challenge YouTube

TechCrunch • 26 Oct 21:05

Instagram is testing a new feature that allows creators to upload videos up to 90 minutes, aiming to expand long-form content and explore new monetization options.

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Instagram tests up to 90-minute videos and TV playback, but no ad-revenue sharing yet
Instagram tests up to 90-minute videos and TV playback, but no ad-revenue sharing yet

Variety • 26 Oct 17:57

Meta is trialing longer-form videos of up to 90 minutes and Apple TV support on Instagram, while stating that a revenue-sharing model with creators is not planned at this stage.

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Instagram begins testing 90-minute horizontal videos for creators
Instagram begins testing 90-minute horizontal videos for creators

The Hollywood Reporter • 26 Oct 15:00

Instagram is piloting a new feature that lets select U.S. creators upload horizontal videos up to 90 minutes, aiming to support podcasts, long-form comedy and other extended content.

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