The ability to identify individuals who have accessed archived story content on the Instagram platform is a matter of interest for many users. Instagram’s highlight feature allows users to group stories together on their profiles for extended visibility beyond the standard 24-hour lifespan. Understanding viewer data for these highlights can provide insights into audience engagement and content performance.
Access to view counts and the list of viewers can inform content strategy, allowing users to identify what resonates with their audience over time. This data provides valuable feedback for adjusting future content creation. While the initial story is live, a user can see a comprehensive list of viewers. However, the persistence of this detailed viewer data for story highlights has specific limitations.