Instagram users can now rejoice as the platform rolls out its new ‘Watch History’ feature, allowing them to easily revisit their watched Reels. This move comes in response to user demand and aligns Instagram’s Reels experience with TikTok’s existing Watch History functionality.
Have you ever been engrossed in a captivating Reel only to lose track of it due to a sudden interruption? Instagram’s Head, Adam Mosseri, acknowledged this common frustration and unveiled the solution. By navigating to ‘Profile’ and accessing ‘Settings’ under ‘Your Activity,’ users can now access their Watch History to revisit any Reel they’ve previously watched.
Similar to TikTok, Instagram’s Watch History lets users organize their viewed content by date, week, month, or specific date range. Additionally, users have the flexibility to arrange videos in chronological or reverse chronological order, or even by the author. This feature not only simplifies the process of finding lost videos but also brings Instagram’s Reels experience closer to that of TikTok’s.
Meta, Instagram’s parent company, has been steadily enhancing Reels with features mirroring those on TikTok. Recent additions like series connections for creators and Picture-in-Picture viewing aim to elevate the user experience and compete more aggressively in the short-form video space.
Source: TechCrunch