As TikTok consumes the world, the gay meter meme has been seen on the feeds of both straight and queer influencers. This is courtesy of the gay meter effect on Instagram.
But is this “gay-o-meter” all for fun or harmful? And how does it work? Keep reading to find out.RELATED: Instagram rolls out the rainbow carpet with a whole bunch of new Pride featuresUnfortunately, Instagram has deleted the gay meter filter from its website and app.
The reason why is still unknown. However, you can still see creators using the Instagram test on TikTok as it’s still available in TikTok’s beta version.Since the gay meter effect is no longer on Instagram, you can opt for similar effects such as “which gay” from @nonfineary and “which pride flag” from @_fernanduh.To find filters on Instagram and use them, follow these steps:The best alternatives to the gay meter filter are the “Gay Vibes” and “LGBTIQ+ Vibes” filters by @antostone__ on TikTok.
The premise of the “Gay Vibes” filter is the same as any other gay meter effect. However, instead of a percentage, it rates you on a scale of 1 to 10.