# Instagram’s new Maps feature has sparked major privacy worries – here’s how make sure it’s turned off

> Meta announced Instagram's new Maps feature, which has many users worried about their online privacy While the new feature is opt-in only, it hasn't stopped angry users from sharing their thoughts on X and Reddit If…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/software/instagrams-new-maps-feature-has-sparked-major-privacy-worries-heres-how-to-make-sure-its-turned-off?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=689a0d297a18220d264816cb)
- **Published:** 2025-08-11
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #meta #instagram #maps #feature #users #privacy #sure #turned
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