Instagram Notes Are Going Gold, but Only for Specific Olympic-Themed Words — Find Out Which Ones!

Mar. 15, 2025

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Instagram is allowing its users to feel what it’s like to be golden!

Amid the ongoing2024 Paris Olympics, Meta announced a new special feature that allows people’s Instagram Notes to turn gold — all depending on what they say in them.

The company described the new feature as an “Easter egg” in the photo and video sharing app, in which people can write Olympic-themed words that will turn their notes from white to gold on their message screen.

However, not every word or phrase will trigger the change. The company noted that only “Olympic-related words” and phrases can do so.

Words that describe items or athletes in the Olympics work as well. These include “medal,” “gold,” “podium” “champion,” “champs,” “victory” and even “GOAT” — a word that has described severalTeam USAathletes like gymnastSimone Bilesand swimmerKatie Ledecky.

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For those who don’t want to spell out “GOAT” or any of the other words in their Instagram Notes, they can also just use gold medal emojis and an emoji of a goat which should also turn their notes gold.

The words “torch” used to describe the lighting of the Olympic cauldron, which is currently located in the Jardin des Tuileries park near the Louvre in Paris, can also be used, as well as the words “closing ceremony,” which will happen on August 11.

That’s not the only change Instagram announced. Meta shared that its users can now add up to 20 pieces of photos and videos in a post, compared to the 10 it previously allowed.

The company said it made the change “so you can share even more Olympics highlights – from celeb spottings, toSnoop Dogg’s best looks, to the most relatable memes and viral gold moments.”

Several celebrities and athletes have been posting their highlights from the Olympic games so far on the social media platform, including members of the USA gymnastics team like Biles andSuni Lee, men’s gymnastic breakthrough starStephen Nedoroscik, and track starsSha’Carri RichardsonandNoah Lyles.

Retired OlympianMichael Phelps, Snoop Dogg,Tom Brady,Ariana Grandeand other stars have also been documenting their time at the events on the platform with Instagram Stories and posts.

source: people.com