# Desktop-Compatible Direct Messages Instagram Makes Direct Messages Available for Desktop Users By Daniel Johnson | Published 2020-04-13 | Social Media Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/direct-messages References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/4/instagram-direct-message-web-browser-dm-pc-mac) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/about/us/) [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/send-on-instagram) has updated the web version of its platform, which can now provide access to direct messages. The new feature was recently made available to users in a global release, and the new Direct Messages Icon is located at the top right of the app when using the [desktop mode](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discord-desktop-update). After selecting the icon users can easily manage their incoming and outgoing messages. Users will also receive desktop notifications for incoming messages. Overall the feature adds a much larger degree of compatibility for desktop users, as direct messages have increasingly become an important part of the platform. Additionally, it allows users to have a more streamlined experience through seamless switching between their desktop and mobile device. Image Credit: Instagram ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialmedia) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Desktop Messaging Integration:** Opportunity for social media platforms to integrate their messaging feature on desktop and mobile devices, providing users with seamless experience. - **Cross-platform Messaging:** Opportunity for tech companies to offer cross-platform messaging options that allow users to access their conversations across multiple devices. - **Web-based Notifications:** Opportunity for companies to offer web-based notifications for incoming messages, alerts, and other updates that can keep users more engaged with their apps and services. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Social Media:** Social media platforms can explore desktop messaging integration, enabling users to access their DMs across multiple devices. - **Tech:** Tech companies can explore providing cross-platform messaging options that allow users to access conversations across multiple devices and platforms. - **Web Services:** Web services can offer web-based alerts and notifications, catering to users who prefer to access their apps through a desktop or laptop. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social Posting Platform Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/send-on-instagram.md) - [Web-Based Snapchat Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapchat-for-web.md) - [Hidden Social App Mini-Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minigame.md) - [Web-Based Image Messaging Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapchat-4.md) - [Pay-in-Chat Instagram Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/payments-in-chat.md) - [Creator-Focused Messaging Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instagram-4.md) - [Social App Feature Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/status-update.md) - [Social Media Round-Up Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igplayback.md) - [User-Focused Product Tagging Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/product-tagging.md)