Instagram has resolved a recent glitch that was dramatically lowering users’ Story reach when they posted multiple Stories in a row. Many creators reported that once they shared a sequence of Stories, only the first in the string would get full visibility — the rest barely showed up in followers’ feeds.
The platform acknowledged the problem and pushed out a fix so that all Stories in a sequence now have a fairer chance of being seen. Early reports from users suggest that reach metrics for later Stories in a set are returning to normal levels, rather than dropping off abruptly as they had been.
The issue appears to have stemmed from the algorithm over-prioritizing the first Story in a set, treating subsequent ones as less “fresh” or less valuable for showing in feeds. That caused creators who relied on multi-Story posts to feel frustrated, especially those using Stories to tell a narrative or promote a series of announcements.
For users and influencers, this correction means posting multiple Stories should again be a viable strategy without the fear of losing visibility. Instagram appears to be adjusting balances in how it weights content order, freshness, and follow-through consistency.
Still, the episode serves as a reminder of how opaque changes in algorithm behavior can significantly affect content reach. Whether this fix stays solid over time remains to be seen, but for now, creators breathing a sigh of relief should plan with more confidence.
