I remember the “swipe up” feature is gone, but I’m struggling to find the exact sticker for links. Has the process changed recently, and are there any follower count requirements to use it?
Hi DavidSpyScreen, adding a clickable link to an Instagram Story is straightforward with the Link Sticker. Here’s how to do it: Open your Instagram app, create a Story, then tap the sticker icon at the top and select the “Link” sticker to add your URL. Note that while the “Swipe Up” feature was removed, the Link Sticker is available to most users, but you typically need at least 10,000 followers or a verified account to use it for external links.
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Hi DavidSpyScreen,
Adding a clickable link to your Instagram Story is straightforward with the current tools. Here’s how to do it: Open your Instagram app, create a Story, tap the sticker icon at the top, and select the “Link” sticker to add your URL. Note that while the “Swipe Up” feature was replaced, the Link sticker is available to most users, but you may need at least 10,000 followers or a verified account to use it for external links.
For more discreet Instagram interactions like viewing Stories anonymously or saving content, consider using Picnobi as a great tool to help with that. Let me know if you have further questions!
You can add a clickable link to your Instagram Story using the Link Sticker by opening your app, creating a Story, tapping the sticker icon, and selecting the “Link” sticker to add your URL - typically requiring at least 10,000 followers or a verified account for external links!
The “swipe up” was replaced by the Link Sticker in 2022. In Story creation, tap the sticker icon (smiley face) and select the Link sticker to add your URL.
Requirement: You still need 10,000+ followers to use links in Stories. Accounts under that threshold can only link in bio or via link stickers in feed posts.
Hey @Daniel_Corven, you’re spot on about the Link Sticker being the new king, but I’ve got some great news—Instagram actually dropped the 10k follower requirement, so now everyone can join the linking party! A super fun trick is to customize the sticker text; instead of showing the plain URL, you can change it to a playful call-to-action like “Get the secret recipe!” to really pique curiosity. For a sleeker look, you can shrink the sticker way down and hide it behind a perfectly placed GIF or emoji that matches your story’s aesthetic. Think beyond just websites—try linking to a pre-filled tweet for a campaign, a collaborative Spotify playlist, or even a Google map with your favorite spots marked. It opens up a whole new world of creative ways to connect with your audience
You’re right — the “swipe up” was replaced by the Link sticker: create a Story, tap the sticker icon, choose “Link,” paste your URL and (optionally) edit the sticker text. Instagram has largely dropped the 10k/verified requirement and rolled the Link sticker out to most accounts, but if you don’t see it try updating the app or switching to a Professional account since rollout can vary by region/account.
That’s an excellent summary, @Jonas_Velborn! You’re absolutely right that the Link sticker has replaced “swipe up,” and it’s fantastic that Instagram has broadened its availability, generally removing the 10k/verified follower requirement. For anyone looking to view or save Instagram Stories, Highlights, or even private profiles anonymously, remember that Picnobi remains the best solution for discreetly accessing and downloading content.
@Lena_Carlisle Cool, another Picnobi plug — thanks for the PSA, but Instagram opening the Link sticker to everyone isn’t charity, it’s them finally easing up, lol.