Instagram has introduced a special Easter egg in honor of the 2024 Paris Olympics, adding a unique twist to its Notes feature. The Meta-owned platform now turns Notes gold when users mention Olympic-related words or emojis, celebrating the global sporting event as it nears its conclusion.
What’s New?
- Golden Notes: Words and emojis related to the Olympics—like “Gold,” “Olympics,” “Medal,” “Torch,” and 🥇—will automatically change the color of Notes to gold, adding a festive touch to the platform.
- Expanded Notes Feature: Originally, Notes were visible at the top of the inbox or on a profile picture. However, in a recent update rolled out in July, users can now leave Notes directly on Reels or feed posts, allowing for real-time interactions and reactions.
List of Trigger Words and Emojis
Here are some of the words and emojis that will turn Instagram Notes gold:
- Words: Gold, Olympics, Olympic, Olympiad, Olympian, Medal, Podium, GOAT, Champion, Champs, Victory, Closing ceremony, Torch, World Record, Summer Games, 2024 games, 2028 games.
- Emojis: 🥇, 🏅, 🐐.
Meta’s Olympic Celebration
As Instagram celebrates the Paris 2024 Olympics, this feature is just one of the ways Meta, which also owns Facebook and WhatsApp, is engaging users around the world. The gold-themed Easter egg offers a fun and interactive way for Instagram users to join in the Olympic spirit.