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By Allison Murray Allison Murray Tech News Reporter Southern Illinois University Allison reports on all things tech. She's a news junky that keeps her eye on the latest trends. Allison is a writer working out of Chicago, IL, with her only coworker: her cat Norbert. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on August 5, 2021 11:20AM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Social Media Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming TikTok is experimenting with a Stories feature within the app—similar to stories across other social media platforms. Social media consultant Matt Navarra first spotted the new stories feature and shared it on his Twitter page on Wednesday. TikTok has since confirmed to The Verge that the feature, known as “TikTok Stories,” is in the works. Getty Images/Chesnot/Contributor TikTok said its Stories feature will live in a brand new sidebar. Just like Snapchat, Instagram, and other platforms, TikTok’s stories will only last 24 hours before being deleted. TikTok Stories also will have similar features to other platforms, such as the ability to react or comment on a story and go to a user’s profile directly from their story. In addition, the Verge reports that users can add captions, music, and text to their Stories. However, unlike Instagram or Snapchat Stories, TikTok will only let you post videos, not still photos. Some TikTok users already reportedly have access to TikTok Stories, but there are no details on how long the test will last and if the feature will become a permanent mainstay on the app. Just like Snapchat, Instagram, and other platforms, TikTok’s stories will only last 24 hours before being deleted. While a stories feature has been successful for many platforms, some haven’t had as much luck with it. For example, Twitter launched its own stories feature it dubbed as “Fleets” last November, but removed the feature this week after only eight months on the platform. Twitter said the feature wasn’t as popular as it had hoped. With TikTok having always been a video-centric platform, the stories feature could prove to be a good addition to the popular app. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire TikTok vs. YouTube: Which One Is Right for You? How to Find the Most Popular Searches Online How to Use TikTok How to Download a TikTok Video How to Do a Boomerang on Snapchat How to Watch TikTok Without the App What Is Instagram, and Why Should You Be Using It? How to See Old Stories on Instagram How to Do Transitions on TikTok How to Post a Story on Instagram How to Make Folders on TikTok Is TikTok Safe to Use? How to Add Captions to Instagram Stories How to Add a Link to an Instagram Story Instagram Stories vs. Snapchat Stories Apps Like TikTok: The 8 Best Alternatives in 2022 Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies