Instagram will end ‘swipe up’ feature in Stories; understand

Instagram users will miss swipe up function that were present in the platform stories. Apparently, the social network will withdraw this option from August 30, 2021, but it will provide the same functionality with stickers.

Remember that this Instagram tool can only be accessed by those who have a verified account and have more than 10k followers. Allow the user to visit only external pages that require swipe up.

With the end of the “swipe up” function, the social network reported that users can still attach links. The new functionality will be available through stickers that can be placed anywhere on the screen. It would also be possible receive feedback of followers.

The Instagram team explained in a note: “The ‘link look’ works just like the others, meaning it gives people more creative options, including the ability to switch to different styles, resize and place anywhere in Stories.”

Even with the latest announcement, the company was already running tests. The big news for users will be the use of stickers. Instagram’s new feature allows viewers to reply to Stories with a link sticker.

to the podium did not reach Whether it will make the tool available to all users or only to those with more than 10,000 followers.