Meta-ownedInstagramrecently introduced a new way to interact withInstagram Stories: You can now send a “like” response. Previously, you could only respond to a story by sending the creator a direct message or an emoji reaction - and both of those responses would clutter up the creator’s messages inbox. Not now.
With the addition of likes, Instagram is not only giving users more ways to interact with stories, but it’s hoping to make creators' inboxes more manageable. That’s because instead of sifting through their inbox to see which viewers “liked” a story, creators can simply go to a story’s viewer sheet to see the data. Here’s what else you need to know about likes on stories - including how they work.
How to ‘like’ an Instagram Story
Once you have access to the feature, follow these steps to “like” a story on Instagram:
How to see who ‘liked’ your Stories
Should someone “like” your Instagram Story, it will show up in the viewer sheet, which you can access by viewing your own story again.
Are ‘likes’ on Stories public or private?
If you “like” a story:Only the person who received the “like” will see it in their viewer sheet. It’s not public to anyone else.
If you received a “like”:People who publicly view your stories won’t see a “like” count. Only you can see likes in your viewer sheet.
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