What was the name of Facebook’s photo-sharing feature launched in 2017 for temporary posts?

Facebook Stories was the photo-sharing feature Facebook launched in 2017 for temporary posts.

Facebook introduced Stories in March 2017 after the format had become popular on Snapchat and Instagram. Users could post photos and videos that appeared in a separate area above the News Feed and normally disappeared after 24 hours.

The feature supported additions such as stickers, filters, text, and drawings. It was designed for casual, frequent updates rather than permanent posts on a user’s profile timeline.

Facebook Stories should not be confused with Facebook Reels. Stories are temporary posts, while Reels are short-form videos that can remain available and are distributed through dedicated video surfaces. Instagram Stories also uses the same basic 24-hour format.