Do Instagram Stories still help with growth?

Ninja Reddit

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Mar 27, 2026

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• Today at 10:31 AM

• #21

For me, Reels are better for reaching new people, while Stories work better for keeping existing followers engaged. I would use both, Reels for growth, Stories for retention

 

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SellFb01

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Nov 2, 2023

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• Today at 10:32 AM

• #22

Stories are still useful for keeping existing followers engaged while Reels are generally better for reaching new people use Reels for growth and Stories for building stronger relationships with your audience.

 

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kitthanet

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• Today at 7:18 PM

• #23

Yeah, Stories are still useful mostly for keeping your followers active and coming back.

 

SAS1

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Jul 31, 2026

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• Today at 7:20 PM

• #24

agoid said:

I mostly see people focusing on Reels but Stories seem better for keeping existing followers active.
What's working better for you?

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I preffer both reels and stories.