How to Like Instagram Stories?

Instagram is one of the most popular and widely used social media platforms worldwide with more than 1.4 billion users. This app initially got its fame for posting pictures exclusively and this still remains an integral part of the platform. Along with posting, this app also allows you to share stories, and not very recently, it introduced a feature to like them as well.

If you have been on Instagram for some time now then you know that it did allow you to let your friends know that you liked their stories but only by reacting to them and sending a message. This caused the start of some weird conversations you did not want to be a part of. But worry no more because this new feature allows you to just like them with no messages.

If you are unaware of how to like Instagram stories, worry no more because, with this article, we have you covered.

How to Like Instagram Stories?

When you like Instagram stories, it lets your friends know that you appreciate what they have posted on their stories and makes them like you even more and be happy. You can like Instagram stories of anyone, including pages, celebrities, and many more. You can like Instagram stories by:

1. Using Instagram App

2. Using Instagram Web

1. Using Instagram App

To like Instagram stories using the app, follow the given steps:

1. Open Instagram and log into your account.

2. Click on and open the story of the person you want to like.

3. On the bottom, you will see a ‘Heart icon’ between Send message and the Share icon.

4. Click on it once. The story will be liked with a red heart.

In this way, you can like Instagram stories using the Instagram app.

2. Using Instagram Web

To like Instagram stories using the web version of the app, follow the given steps:

1. Open Instagram and log into your account.

2. Click on and open the story of the person/page you want to like.

3. On the bottom, you will see a ‘Heart icon’ between Send message and the Share icon.

4. Click on it once. The story will be liked.

In this way, you can like Instagram stories using the Instagram app.

How to See Who Likes Your Story on Instagram?

Along with liking others stories on Instagram, you can also see who liked your stories on the platform. You will be able to see the name of the person in your notifications as well as the stories activity section. To see who likes your story on Instagram, follow the given steps:

1. Open Instagram and log into your accounts.

2. On your home page, click on the ‘Heart icon’ at the top i.e. notifications.

3. There, you will see the name of people who have liked your Instagram stories.

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4. Open your Story.

5. Click on the ‘Activity’ section.

6. You will see the name of people who likes your story at the top with a little heart on their profile picture.

In this way, you can see who liked your Instagram story.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why can’t I like a story on Instagram?

If you are not able to find and like a story on Instagram, it may be because you are using the older version of the app. As this feature was only introduced on Instagram earlier this year, it will not show up if your app is not updated timely. So, make sure that you update it in order to like stories.

How to unlike a story on Instagram?

If you liked a story by mistake that you did not intend to or that is rude and offensive, you can easily unlike them. To do so, just open the story and tap on the heart icon again. Once the read heart turns into just the outline, it means that the story has been successfully un-liked.

Does liking someone’s story send a notification?

Yes, it does. When you like someone’s story on Instagram, they are notified about it and your name will also appear on the notification. If you are uncomfortable with it, you can just unlike the story.

Conclusion

Hence, using the steps mentioned above in the article, you can now easily like a story on Instagram. Tap the heart and let your friends know how much you like the story they have posted. See who has liked your own stories and remember that if you cannot use this feature, you are missing out. So, update your apps right away.

Hope this article was helpful and cleared your doubts. Feel free to leave comments in case of any queries.