Will long videos replace reels on Instagram?

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Zyronix

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If Instagram allowed 90-minute videos, would you still focus mainly on Reels?
 
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I don't think long videos will replace Reels, they serve different purposes: Reels are better for discovery and reaching new audiences, while longer videos help build trust and keep existing followers engaged.
 
I think Reels will still be important for reaching new audiences while longer videos will be better for sharing detailed content and building a stronger connection with followers Both formats have their own value so I’d use them together
 
But I'll still use Reels for discovery. Long videos seem more appropriate when gaining trust from followers, so I'll be using both of them, not one instead of the other.
 
reels are the wanted ones, IG already support posting long videos, but no one is using that since it's not getting any push for followers and engagement, people now open the app for scroll not to sit watching video for 90 min
 
GeeLark AI said:
I don't think long videos will replace Reels, they serve different purposes: Reels are better for discovery and reaching new audiences, while longer videos help build trust and keep existing followers engaged.
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Good point, having both formats gives creators more ways to grow, and discovery and retention are two different things, so both formats have their place.
 
Meta always wants a lot of things, never used IG on Desktop and will never see myself watching long form content on IG and on my phone but that might just be me.

I also hardly use Youtube on mobile, not for very long videos anyway.

At least Youtube has the players, categories, proper browsing and skipping parts and so much more. (Casting it to a bigger screen etc)

Can't possible see this truly happening on Instagram. (They are lacking insane Functionality)

Maybe if they where to open a different platform for this to directly compete with YouTube, but all of this just seems so far fetched.

Meta is becoming a cash out lately, so much unsuccessful shit like Threads, their Ad manager...

Not to even mention the huge Metaverse failure.

Meta AI LOL.

Zuck stole Facebook, Bought instagram & is just a general a absolute moron of a human being.

IG = fun brainrot.

Yet still somewhat excited to see how on earth they are going to pull this off because just allowing long ass minute long form uploads is going to destroy the Instagram we know now.
 
zizwar6 said:
I think Reels will still be important for reaching new audiences while longer videos will be better for sharing detailed content and building a stronger connection with followers Both formats have their own value so I’d use them together
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trent bolt said:
But I'll still use Reels for discovery. Long videos seem more appropriate when gaining trust from followers, so I'll be using both of them, not one instead of the other.
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Galilei said:
reels are the wanted ones, IG already support posting long videos, but no one is using that since it's not getting any push for followers and engagement, people now open the app for scroll not to sit watching video for 90 min
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Agree, reels bring new viewers while long videos help keep them engaged.
 
Zyronix said:
If Instagram allowed 90-minute videos, would you still focus mainly on Reels?
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I will experiment with both short reels and long videos. If Instagram is getting that feature back that means it is definitely going to be valuable.
 
I’d test both too, but I can’t see 90-minute videos replacing Reels. They might work for tutorials or interviews, and you could cut the best moments into Reels to reach new people.
 
No, long videos are not here to replace reels, it is mainly introduced to retain visitors on insta app who would
watch longer videos elsewhere
 
i don't think so that, long video will more popular then reels. but i will be upload long videos as test purpose. if audience like it and algorithm push it to new viewers, then i will be regular in uploading long videos. otherwise if its not, then i will keep uploading only reels.
 
never, peoples brain are so fu*ked up that they cant focus on long form videos anymore. (I mean with that the Reel/TikTok/Shorts Users)
 
Hare1 said:
I will experiment with both short reels and long videos. If Instagram is getting that feature back that means it is definitely going to be valuable.
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I think most Instagram users will upload 90 minute videos as an experiment. If the audience likes it and the algorithm can reach new audiences, many creators will keep making longer videos. But I don't think long videos can create a niche like Reels.
 
nah, id still use Reels to reach new people and longer videos to keep them interested. both have their place tbh. it really depends on what kind of content your audience likes watching.
 
ricardaro said:
nah, id still use Reels to reach new people and longer videos to keep them interested. both have their place tbh. it really depends on what kind of content your audience likes watching.
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Yeah, reels are useful in terms of discovering stuff, but long videos give people something to stay around for. I'd want to know what format actually attracts users back.
 
pokav said:
Yeah, reels are useful in terms of discovering stuff, but long videos give people something to stay around for. I'd want to know what format actually attracts users back.
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true id look at saves, shares and returning viewers rather than just views. that gives a better idea of which format people actually enjoy and come back for.
 
trent bolt said:
But I'll still use Reels for discovery. Long videos seem more appropriate when gaining trust from followers, so I'll be using both of them, not one instead of the other.
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that is the better combination. utilize reels to gain new views, then longer videos to provide the audience with a reason to follow you.
 
I don’t think it’s feasible for long form videos to replace short. Reels have their own distinct audience, so they cannot be replaced.
 
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