Instagram highlights are collections of stories saved to a user’s profile, visible beyond the standard 24-hour lifespan of regular stories. A key privacy concern revolves around whether content creators can identify viewers of these highlights. The platform’s functionality differs depending on the timing. For stories viewed within the initial 24-hour period, Instagram provides a list of viewers to the poster. However, after the story has been added to a highlight and viewed after the initial 24-hour period, the viewer information is generally not available to the highlight’s creator.
Understanding the visibility of highlight views is important for managing privacy on the platform. Users can adjust their account settings to control who can see their stories and, by extension, who might have seen them during the initial 24-hour window. Awareness of this functionality allows individuals to consciously manage their digital footprint and interactions within the Instagram environment. The evolution of story and highlight features reflects ongoing adjustments to balance user expression with privacy concerns.