Instagram is currently experimenting with two new types of stories:
- 1-view, Disposable Stories: These stories disappear after a single view, providing a more ephemeral sharing experience.
- 7-day, Long Stories: These stories remain available for a week, allowing for extended visibility and engagement.
Instagram's move to introduce these new types of stories seems to be aimed at catering to different user needs. The 1-view stories offer a higher level of privacy and exclusivity, while the 7-day stories provide users with the opportunity to keep their content available for longer periods, potentially increasing interactions and engagement. This approach is somewhat similar to Snapchat's feature of disappearing messages, which has proven popular among users seeking temporary content.