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Instagram Story Link Detection

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Written by Anne Buzzi
Updated over 3 weeks ago

Overview

We’ve rolled out a new feature that detects and displays links shared in Instagram Stories. This enhancement improves visibility into content shared by creators — especially links that are monetized or promotional, such as affiliate links.


What It Does

When an Instagram Story includes a link sticker or attached URL, Archive now:

  • Stores the link data.

  • Displays it in the UGC (User-Generated Content) modal.

  • Makes it clickable, reviewable, and copyable directly from the interface.

You’ll find this information in the modal sider when viewing a media card.


Benefits

  • Quick access to valuable links in Stories without needing to leave Archive.

  • Supports use cases like:

    • Reviewing UGC for affiliate partnerships.

    • Discovering promotional campaigns linked to a creator's content.

    • Easily copying links for external workflows or campaign validation.


Where to Find It

  1. Go to any UGC content that includes an Instagram Story.

  2. Click on the media card to open the UGC modal.

  3. In the right-hand panel (modal sider), you’ll see any detected links listed under the story preview.


Who Has Access

This feature is available to all Archive users.

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