When Do Instagram and Facebook Stories Expire? Viewer Insights Explained
Learn how long you can see who viewed your Instagram and Facebook stories. Get tips for tracking viewership effectively.
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On Instagram: You can see who viewed your story for up to 24 hours. After that, it disappears from your story feed. On Facebook: Stories are available for 24 hours, but you can view who saw them through the story archive for up to 48 hours. Tip: To keep track, check your view list before it expires.
FAQs & Answers
- How can I see who viewed my story after 24 hours on Instagram? You cannot see who viewed your Instagram story after 24 hours unless you saved it to your highlights beforehand.
- Do Facebook stories have the same viewing duration as Instagram stories? Yes, Facebook stories also expire after 24 hours, but you can view who saw them for up to 48 hours if you access the story archive.
- What should I do to keep track of viewers on my stories? Check your view list before it expires, as it will disappear after the specified time frame.
- Why can’t I track story views after they expire? Once the view period expires, Instagram and Facebook remove the view list to maintain user privacy.