Instagram Unlocks Comments for Reply Guys, Boosting Engagement on Stories
In a move that’s sure to delight social media enthusiasts, Instagram has introduced a new feature that allows users to leave comments on Instagram Stories. This change is a major win for "reply guys," who previously had limited options to express their thoughts and opinions on Story posts.
For private accounts, anyone the poster follows back can now leave comments. For public accounts, anyone the poster follows can comment, regardless of whether they’re followed back. The comments are temporary, but users can preserve them when saving their story posts as highlights.
This addition to Instagram’s feature set is a significant step forward for the platform, which has seen a decline in user engagement on its traditional feed. By providing more ways for users to interact with each other on Stories and Reels, Instagram is likely to see an increase in user activity and engagement.
The feature is still rolling out, so some users may not see it yet. However, for those who do, they can easily turn off comments by navigating to their settings and activity page, scrolling down to "how others can interact with you," clicking "comments," and toggling the feature on or off.
Instagram’s dedication to its users is evident in this move, which addresses the long-standing issue of limited engagement options for reply guys. With this new feature, users can now express themselves more freely and engage with each other in a more meaningful way.
