Meta Launches A/B Testing Tool for Facebook Reels, New Creator Performance Insights and Rewards Program

New tools to enhance user engagement with Facebook Reels include an A/B testing feature for captions and thumbnails, expanded view count statistics, and a rewards system that promises creators more visibility based on meeting specific goals.

Meta has introduced an A/B testing tool for Facebook Reels that allows users to test up to four different captions and thumbnails, aiming to optimize user-generated content and increase engagement.
The winning variant from the A/B test, the one that gets the most views, will automatically be displayed on the user's page, with future plans to incorporate generative AI to generate options for captions and thumbnails.
A new reward system includes achievement badges and increased visibility for content creators who surpass certain metrics, with the potential for creators to earn a Rising Creator label for their content.
In addition to the A/B testing tool, Meta unveiled a feature allowing users to create Reels from pre-existing video posts and live streams, and provided new content management tools in the Professional Dashboard for a more holistic content view.
For content analytics, creators can now view performance data for up to 90 days, a significant increase from the previous 28-day window. New metrics also include breakdowns of Reels reach between followers and non-followers, and a retention graph showing how long audiences watch a Reel and when they stop watching.

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