Instagram introduces new comment feature for Stories that can be viewed for 24 hours

Instagram Meta Platform CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Tuesday that Instagram will introduce a new commenting feature to Stories. The new feature will allow users to leave comments on Instagram Stories that will be public for a set period of time. The development builds on the social media platform’s recent feature introductions, including new fonts and text animations, as well as the launch of Instagram Creator Lab in India with support for English and Hindi.

In a Meta Channel post, Mark Zuckerberg clarified: Instagram Stories It will add a commenting feature, similar to comments on Instagram posts. The platform says comments will have the same time limit as stories and will disappear after 24 hours. It’s unclear, however, whether users will be able to archive comments.

Previously, Instagram allowed users to reply to stories, but replies were sent privately to the person who posted the story. Comments on stories, however, are made public depending on the visibility settings that users have set.

be Report According to The Verge, users can choose to enable or disable comments based on their preferences. Gadgets 360 staff was unable to confirm whether the feature is available on Instagram for both Android and iOS.

The addition of comments to Instagram Stories is the latest in a series of features the platform has introduced in recent months. Adam Mosseri, head of the social media platform, previously said: Revealed Instagram will prioritize short-form content over long videos because it connects better with other users.

Other Instagram features

Last month, Instagram Rolled up It adds new fonts, text animations, and the ability to add stickers to photos in Instagram Reels and Stories. Users can also add layer images through stickers in the aforementioned formats. expansion The carousel now has a limit of 20 photos or videos, eliminating the need to split your media collection into multiple posts. Another notable feature recently introduced is “Songs on Profile,” which allows users to add songs to their profile that best suit their mood and other preferences.