Can People See My Expired Stories on Social Media?

Learn about how expired stories work and how to manage them on your profile effectively.

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No, people cannot see your old stories once they have expired after 24 hours, unless you’ve saved them in Highlights on your profile. To manage this, go to your profile, tap on the Highlights section, and add or remove stories as needed.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How long do stories last on social media? Stories typically last for 24 hours before they expire and become unavailable to viewers.
  2. Can I recover my expired stories? Once your stories have expired after 24 hours, they cannot be recovered unless you have saved them in Highlights.
  3. What are Highlights on social media? Highlights are stories that you choose to save to your profile, allowing viewers to see them even after the original 24-hour period has expired.
  4. How do I add stories to Highlights? To add stories to Highlights, go to your profile, tap on the Highlights section, and then select the stories you want to save.

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