Instagram is testing a new feature called Ad Break, which introduces unskippable ads lasting 3-5 seconds. Currently in the testing phase with a small user base, there's no confirmed date for a wider rollout https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/6/instagram-tests-unskippable-ad-break-feature-with-3-5-second-countdown/
@alternativeto #Pixelfed isn't quite as user-friendly as Instagram, but it doesn't have ads or tracking :blobsmilehappyeyes: #Fediverse