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Social & Creator
Instagram Stories
Full-screen photo and video posts that disappear after 24 hours unless saved as Highlights.
By Brandon Mina·CEO, BrandPilot AI·Updated November 2026
Short answer
Instagram Stories are full-screen photo and video posts that disappear after 24 hours unless saved as Highlights. They appear at the top of the app and support interactive stickers such as polls, questions, links and countdowns. Brands use Stories for timely, informal updates, behind-the-scenes content and driving traffic through link stickers.