The ability to access past viewed short-form videos on the Instagram platform is not directly supported through a dedicated “history” feature. Instagram’s design emphasizes real-time engagement; thus, a chronological log of previously watched reels is unavailable to users. This differs from video platforms that archive viewed content.
The ephemeral nature of content discovery on Instagram prioritizes the “now,” encouraging users to interact with suggested reels. This design choice potentially promotes continuous scrolling and immediate engagement rather than revisiting past content. The absence of a viewing record influences user behavior and platform dynamics.