The super-popular short video platform TikTok has begun testing a temporary story format comparable to Instagram. This new feature, called TikTok Stories, allows creators to post short videos that disappear automatically after 24 hours. This is similar to how the story works on other social platforms like Instagram and Snapchat provide users.
The new TikTok story feature Spots By Matt Navarra, a social media consultant who used Twitter to share news. The company then confirmed to The Verge that it had begun testing its features. Currently available to some users.
Today, TikTok stories work just like story formats on other platforms. Accessed by swiping the home feed to the right, users can share bite-sized content with various interactive elements on TikTok. And it will be automatically deleted after 1 day.Users are newly added to the left sidebar[作成]You can create and share stories with the tap of a button. You can also add captions, music, and text to your story to make it more fun and interactive.
In addition, users can access the content creator’s profile to see the story. You can also comment in response to the story before it is deleted after 24 hours. However, unlike WhatsApp and Instagram, TikTok Stories allows users to share videos instead of still images.
“We are always looking for new ways to add value to the community and enrich the TikTok experience. Now, how to provide creators with additional formats to realize creative ideas for the TikTok community. I’m experimenting. “ A spokeswoman said in a statement to The Verge. The flow of Tiktok Stories is as follows.
Introducing the TikTok story ✨🔥
Plot twist!
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— Matt Navarra (@MattNavarra) August 4, 2021
Story format has been one of the top cloning features since its debut on Snapchat in 2013. Since its inception, several companies such as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and even Twitter have added temporary formats to the platform. But recently I’ve seen Twitter shut down a story feature called Fleets from August 3rd.
Once available, TikTok Stories will now be available to some users on the platform. Nonetheless, according to a Twitter post, it seems to be available to a significant number of content creators on TikTok. However, it has not yet been confirmed when or when TikTok will roll out this feature to the masses in the future. In addition, the story feature aims to re-enter India and resolve issues with the US government, potentially gaining more users on the platform.
Featured image courtesy of Matt Navarra (Twitter)
