Instagram is discontinuing the use of end-to-end encrypted messages (E2EE) from May 8th, citing that "very few people" were using this feature. The company has begun informing affected users about the change in its app and has issued an update to its support page, suggesting users download E2EE chats and images before it discontinues. The UK is also a threat to E2E, as it reportedly ordered Apple to allow backdoor access to its iCloud data last year.