The internet has brought the world together. People from all over the world use the same apps, watch the same videos, and consume the same content. This has led to a loss of originality and homogeneity. Trillion-dollar companies are also affected by this. When a social media app introduces a new feature that becomes popular, its competitors copy it. Instagram Reels is a recent example of this. However, the desired success may not always be achieved. For example Google is removing a copied feature from YouTube. Here are the details…

YouTube Says Goodbye to Its Underutilized Stories Feature!

Snapchat’s “Snap” feature has been a hit, quickly gaining popularity among users. However, it didn’t take long for its competitors to respond. Many applications, most notably Instagram, introduced their own versions of the “Stories” feature. YouTube was one of these competitors, implementing a feature that allowed creators to post content that would automatically disappear after a week. This was similar to Instagram’s Stories and offered a new way for creators to share their work. Unfortunately, due to its limited appeal, it seems that this feature may be on its way out.

The official discontinuation of the Stories feature has been announced by YouTube, scheduled for June 26. Post this date, creators will no longer have the option to share stories on their respective pages. All stories made prior to this deadline will persist on the creators’ profiles for the customary seven days. However, come Monday, July 3, the YouTube platform will be devoid of any stories.

Following the decision to remove the Stories feature, YouTube has revealed its intention to shift focus onto newer and more popular features like, YouTube Shorts and Community posts. By axing the Stories feature, YouTube is planning to redirect attention and resources to this services.

RELATED:

(via)