Checking Instagram story views can help you understand your audience and engagement levels. This tutorial will guide you on how to check who has viewed your Instagram story both within the first 48 hours and from past archives.
How to See Story Views on Instagram
- Open the Instagram app on your device.
- Access your current story: Go to the top left of your screen and tap on your story.
- View current story activity: Once the story is open, look at the bottom left corner and tap on activity to see a list of everyone who has viewed your story within the past 48 hours.
- Check views on older stories: Tap the profile icon at the bottom right of your screen to go to your profile.
- Open the archive: Tap the three-line menu at the top right, and select archive.
- Switch to story archive: Ensure you’re viewing the story archive by selecting the correct tab if it’s showing posts or live videos.
- View past story activity: Tap on any past story and then tap activity. Note that for stories older than 48 hours, Instagram only shows the names of people who liked the story, not the full viewer list.
- Keep a record: To keep track of story viewers beyond 48 hours, you can take a screenshot of the viewer list within the available time frame.
By following these steps, you can easily see who has viewed your Instagram stories and manage your viewer records effectively.
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