Instagram has a new feature that allows you to send a doodle in your direct messages.
They announced this feature on Threads, with the caption, “about to be even more unserious in the DMs…”.
Followed by, “Now you can doodle and drop stickers and emojis all over your DMs 🎨🖌️”.
The “Draw” feature allows you to turn your chats into canvas by adding a personal touch.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to fix the Draw option not showing or not working on Instagram (chat/DMs).
Why is the Draw option not showing on Instagram?
The Draw option is not showing on Instagram because you haven’t updated the app to the latest version.
If your app is already updated, it means that the feature is not rolled out to you yet.
Instagram announced the feature on 23 October, 2025, and since the feature is new, it’s gradually being rolled out.
Many users are complaining on social media platfroms that they don’t have the Draw option.
How to Fix Draw Option Not Showing on Instagram
To fix the Draw option not showing on Instagram, you must update Instagram to the latest version.
If you’ve already done so, you can try switching to another Instagram account.
Some users reported that they have the option on their alternate account but not on their main account.
This is because the feature is only rolled out to a limited number of users.
Otherwise, you must wait until Instagram rolls out the Draw option to everyone.
