# Chat-Joining Social Media Functions Instagram Stickers Let Users Request to Join Group Messaging By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-07-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instagram-stickers-groupchat References: [mashable](https://mashable.com/video/custom-designed-motorcycle-bmw/) & [business.instagram](https://business.instagram.com/) New [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instagram-9) stickers allow users to send a request to join a chat. The stickers appear next to the ones that users click for stories. Once it is selected, users can add text regarding potential conversation topics, once that is sent in users who view the sticker can hit a button to "join chat." If approved, users will be added to the DM group, where the person who posted the initial sticker is the administrator and can close the chat when they see fit. The new Instagram stickers will allow for a more integrated [group chat experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/group-chat-interface), which the platform was previously not optimized for. In addition, the new feature could be adopted by influencers or other celebrity accounts as an efficient means of promotion. Image Credit: Instagram ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Integrated Group Chat Experience:** The new Instagram stickers will allow for a more integrated group chat experience, which the platform was previously not optimized for. - **Efficient Promotion Tool:** The new feature could be adopted by influencers or other celebrity accounts as an efficient means of promotion. - **Enhanced User Engagement:** The ability to request to join a chat could lead to increased user engagement and active participation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Social Media:** The integration of chat-joining stickers on Instagram could revolutionize the way users interact and engage on social media platforms. - **Influencer Marketing:** The efficient promotion tool offered by the new Instagram stickers can greatly benefit influencers and celebrity accounts in driving brand awareness and engagement. - **Messaging Platforms:** The concept of requesting to join a chat can disrupt the traditional messaging platforms by adding a layer of exclusivity and control to group conversations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social Sticker Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instagram-9.md) - [Social Media Sticker Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instagram-comment-sticker-generator.md) - [Pay-in-Chat Instagram Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/payments-in-chat.md) - [Social Sticker-Making Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whatsapp-7.md) - [Ai Group Chat Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chatgpt-group.md) - [Creator-Focused Messaging Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instagram-4.md) - [Group Streaming Chat Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spotify-group-messaging.md) - [Hidden Social App Mini-Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minigame.md) - [Social Posting Musical Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photo-carousels.md)