Facebook Stories is a great feature where your moments get the spotlight at the top of your feed. For 24 hours, the app is all about your photos and videos and the people watching them.
We keep track of who’s viewed our stories every minute, don’t we? But have you ever wondered why certain Facebook friends consistently get the top spot in your Facebook Story view? You are not alone! We feel you.
We are going to share with you Facebook story viewer order specifications and why one is on top in this blog. So, let’s get ready to dive into the blog.
How is the Facebook Story viewer order arranged and why is one at the top?
If you thought we’d be sharing the inside scoop on the Facebook algorithm that allows a certain user to sit at the top of your story viewer list, you’re wrong. Just to be clear, the application does not explicitly mention algorithms in this regard.
But, there are a few things we can look at to determine what actually happens when Facebook decides to put some users on top while others down.
Reactions to the story
We know you’ve wondered how people get that top spot on someone’s Facebook story. Easy! Just show some love and interact with the story.
Well, haven’t you noticed that the people who actively react to it are the ones Facebook usually likes to be at the top? If you just watch the story and scroll to the next one, someone else will take that top spot and beat you.
In other words, the more you react the higher your ranking in their story viewer list. The app’s algorithm rewards you for being interactive. So, the next time you see a story you love, don’t just look; React if you want someone’s story to be at the top of the viewer list.
Frequency of viewing the story
Let’s discuss another important point that draws Facebook’s interest in this instance. Well, that’s the frequency of viewing your stories.
OK, TELL US: How often do you watch your best friend’s stories? Are you the only one who always checks updates on their story? Can you tell that you see their story as they share it?
If your response is funny then you should expect the story to be at the top of the audience’s list. Well, the top rank is definitely yours until someone else makes the same claim (and does a better job than you) and takes it.
You see, it’s a simple equation: the more stories you see, the higher you rank. Naturally, those who don’t interact with your content frequently fall to the bottom of the list. It’s entirely up to you, then, whether you want to be on top or don’t really care about rank.
Interactions on Facebook
Do you know what else catches the attention of the Facebook algorithm? It is your interactions on the platform.
You might be wondering what kind of interaction someone needs to have in order for your story to top the viewer list. Well, it’s not that complicated. All you need to do is actively participate in each other’s posts and communicate through direct messages.
On the other hand, you may have noticed that those who use the app the least usually rank the lowest. Connect with the friend whose story viewer list you want to be on top this time because Facebook basically customizes this list based on the degree of interaction.
Recently added friends
It’s possible to occasionally feel like the users you engage with the most or those who react to your stories on a daily basis—missing a day—are surprisingly not at the top. The idea that someone you’ve never spoken to—someone you just added as a friend—has reached the top is even more unexpected.
Now, why is that the case? Maybe they’re actively reacting to your stories, and Facebook allows them to maintain that ranking. So, Facebook friends, this is your cue to start reacting to the stories of your newly made Facebook friends.
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