Meta has launched an Instagram map tool that allows users to share their last active location, with the aim of helping friends keep track of their activities, in a move similar to Snapchat's Snap Map feature. The company confirms that the location sharing feature is turned off by default, and only works by the user's choice.

The launch of the tool was met with angry reactions on social media platforms, with some users claiming that their sites were displayed even when they did not activate the tool.

Others have expressed concerns that the feature could be exploited by people who could pose a risk to users, especially those trying to avoid being stalked or tracked.