Are Likes on Stories Public? Understanding Privacy in Social Media Engagement

Discover the privacy of likes on social media stories and how it impacts user engagement.

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Likes on stories are not public. Only the person who posted the story can see who has liked it. This makes your engagement with stories more private and allows users to interact without the pressure of public scrutiny.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can other users see who liked my story? No, only you can see who liked your story on social media platforms.
  2. How do story likes affect my profile's visibility? Likes on stories are private and do not affect your profile's visibility to others.
  3. What happens to likes on stories after 24 hours? Likes on stories are only visible for the duration of the story, which is 24 hours.
  4. Are there any social platforms that show likes on stories publicly? Most popular platforms like Instagram and Facebook keep likes on stories private; currently, no major platform displays them publicly.

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