Some Instagram users were confused when they couldn’t start a live video last week.

IG has changed the rules of engagement. Currently, users must have 1,000 followers and a public profile to host a live stream.

Some users have complained and asked for Meta to change its decision.

Story: https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/01/instagram-now-requires-users-to-have-at-least-1000-followers-to-go-live/