Now you can add not just one but 5 links in Instagram bio. But there’s a secret that decides what visitors will see first. Know the complete method of adding links and reordering.
New Delhi: In the world of social media, even small changes often bring big upheavals. A big update has come out for millions of creators, influencers and business accounts using Instagram. Till now, people had to put in a lot of effort to take their followers to different platforms on Instagram. But now there has been a big strategic change in the tech world. Instagram has introduced an in-built feature that directly challenges the empire of big third-party ‘link-in-bio’ services like Linktree. Let us know what is the whole suspense behind this new feature and how you can take advantage of it.
That old problem of just one link: When crores of creators were helpless
If you use Instagram, you must be well aware of how much of a headache it was to show your website, YouTube channel, portfolio and online store together on your profile. Instagram used to allow only one external link in one’s bio. Due to this restriction, creators were forced to take the help of external companies, which spoiled the user experience and sometimes also posed a threat to privacy. But now Instagram has torn down this oldest wall.
Intelligence feature revealed: Now not just one, 5 links will be connected directly…what changed?
After this new update, Instagram is giving its users the freedom to add 5 external links directly without the help of any external app. However, it also has a huge suspense element. Instagram will only show the first (main) link directly to your profile. The remaining links will be hidden behind the label “and X others” (ie two more, three more) like a secret code. As soon as a visitor taps on that first link, a beautiful list of all the links you have added will open in front of him, from where he can step into any corner of your digital world.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Add 5 Links to Instagram Bio?
If you also want to use this feature, then follow the easy steps given below-
- 1. Open the Instagram app: Open the Instagram app on your smartphone and tap on the Profile icon at the bottom right.
- 2. Select Edit Profile: Now tap on Edit Profile option on your profile.
- 3. Go to Links section: Links option will appear here. Tap on it and then select Add External Link.
- 4. Paste the link: Paste the URL of the website or social media page you want to add the link to.
- 5. Write Title: If you want, you can also add a custom title for the link to make it easier for visitors to understand.
- 6. Save: Now save the link by pressing Done or correct button.
- 7. Add the rest of the links: By repeating the same process you can add a total of up to 5 External Links.
Suspense of link reorder: Change priority as per your choice.
The most interesting thing about this feature is that whenever you want, you can decide which link your followers should see first. You can go to ‘Edit Profile’, select ‘Links’, then tap the three-dot menu at the top right and select ‘Reorder links’. By pressing the handle given here, you can drag any link up or down. Since visitors only see the first link on the screen, placing the most important and beneficial links at the top will be the hallmark of a smart creator. After the arrival of this new in-built feature, it now remains to be seen whether third-party apps will play a new bet or will remain completely trapped in this web of Instagram.
After all, which link should be placed at the top?
According to digital experts, keep only those links at the top which are most important to you. For example-
- your official website
- online store
- YouTube channel
- portfolio
- Link to a new product or campaign
Because that link appears first on the profile, it forms your first digital impression.
Are third-party tools needed anymore or not?
If your purpose is only to share multiple website or social media links, it is no longer necessary to use a separate Link-in-Bio service. Instagram’s in-built feature itself allows adding and managing up to five links. However, if you need detailed analytics, custom designs, or advanced marketing features, some users may still prefer to use third-party services.
Why is this feature special for users?
This new feature of Instagram is especially useful for content creators, business accounts, freelancers, artists and online sellers. They can now share valuable links directly from their Instagram profile without relying on additional tools to reach their audiences across platforms. This makes the profile look more organized, useful and professional.