Instagram Introduces Public Comments for Stories

New feature allows mutual followers to comment on Stories, enhancing public interaction while maintaining privacy controls.

Comments on Stories are visible for 24 hours, matching the lifespan of the Stories themselves.
Only mutual followers can leave comments, aiming to reduce trolling.
Users have the option to enable or disable comments for each Story.
This update follows other recent Instagram features like new fonts, text animations, and increased carousel limits.
The change aims to shift user engagement from private messages to more public interactions.