

It’s actually the opposite: I created Canva templates for Reels Covers to add to my template shop because I think they are a great idea.īut what are the benefits of using a designed cover for your Instagram Reels? You may be thinking “of course she is saying covers are good, she sells cover templates”. Do you really think Instagram would bother to add this feature if covers lowers engagement or were frowned upon by the Instagram algorithm? Instagram recently added a feature to edit in Reels, allowing you to replace or add a cover to your Reel. Why in the world would their algorithm “punish” anyone for using a feature they created themselves? Wouldn’t it be easier for them to remove the feature? (Yes, it would)” Instagram themselves added the feature that allows you to add a cover to your Reels. “When it comes to Instagram rumors, we need to use common sense first. Should I use a cover for my Instagram Reel or will that lower my engagement? Most rumors that don’t make sense aren’t true.

Why would they do this if they didn’t want you to add covers or if covers lowered reach? Instagram actually added a button to allow you to edit or add a Reel cover after the Reel has been posted, which was not available when the Reel feature was launched. Funny enough, the same person who said this, does use covers for their Reel, they are just not designed in Canva. There has been no indication or information that suggests that this is the case.
