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Instagram Expands the Reach of Stories Feature to Explore Tab

Paul Femi Balo by Paul Femi Balo
October 18, 2016
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  • In an exciting new update, Instagram has extended its Stories feature to the Explore section, making it easier for users to discover new content.
  • First introduced in August, the Stories feature has seen a significant uptake from the platform’s subscribers, prompting Instagram to broaden its accessibility.
  • Since its introduction, Instagram Stories has been gathering steam, with the company revealing that a sizable portion of its subscriber base now use the feature regularly.

In an exciting new update, Instagram has extended its Stories feature to the Explore section, making it easier for users to discover new content. First introduced in August, the Stories feature has seen a significant uptake from the platform’s subscribers, prompting Instagram to broaden its accessibility.

Since its introduction, Instagram Stories has been gathering steam, with the company revealing that a sizable portion of its subscriber base now use the feature regularly. Simultaneously, Instagram’s Explore serves up fresh content to over 100 million users daily. This impressive statistic underscores the power and popularity of the feature, making it a prime area to incorporate the daily stories.

Before this update, clicking on the Explore tab would show images and videos from accounts that users might be following, have visited in the past, or perhaps may show interest in. However, this latest integration means these stories – little circles of content that sit atop your feed – won’t be confined to your home page. They’re now finding a new home on the Explore page as well.

These continual updates and improvements reflect Instagram’s commitment to providing its whopping 500 million-strong user base with new ways to discover a world of visual content at their fingertips.

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By extending Stories to the Explore tab, Instagram is not only refining its user experience but also enhancing its ability to facilitate connections between users and the dynamism of their shared content.

With this recent expansion, Instagram users can look forward to more diverse and engaging content, accessible right from the Explore tab. Enjoy exploring!

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