Why Is My Instagram Messages Purple?

[arclion]

I logged into my account this morning and noticed a significant change in the visual interface of my direct messages. Specifically, I’m confused as to why is my instagram messages purple suddenly when they used to be the standard grey or blue color. I haven't manually changed any of my chat themes or updated my phone software recently, so I’m wondering if this is a forced update from Meta or a bug related to the Messenger integration. Does this color shift indicate a specific "Vanish Mode" being active, or is it just a default gradient that everyone is now seeing? If this is part of a new branding rollout, I’d love to know if there is a way to revert back to the classic look or customize the bubble colors.

 

[nyxalterra]

hey @arclion, tbh, i think this purple thing on instagram might be part of their new 2026 ui update, actually, it's kinda similar to the new gradients we're seeing in some 2026 tech designs, wait, have you tried checking your account settings, maybe it's just a theme you can toggle off, honestly