Instagram is testing a new feature that allows users to keep friends informed about their location.

Instagram is reportedly developing a new feature that allows users to share real-time updates with friends on a map, according to a report by The Verge. This feature, which has been in progress since February, is currently being tested in a few select markets.

With the new feature, Instagram users will be able to share text or video updates that will be pinned to the specific locations where they are posted. However, these updates will only be visible to users who follow you back or are added to your Close Friends list. Updates from friends will appear together on the same map. Notably, the feature will not be automatically enabled for all users.

This concept is similar to Snapchat’s Snap Maps, which has offered a comparable feature since 2017. However, unlike Snap Maps, which allows users to make their updates public, Instagram is taking a more cautious approach, limiting visibility to select users. A Meta spokesperson emphasized that the feature is being developed with safety as a priority. It remains unclear how long the updates will stay visible on the map.

Instagram has experimented with map-based features before. In 2012, the platform introduced a feature that allowed users to view their photos on a map, but it failed to gain popularity since the photos couldn’t be shared with others.