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Facebook group stories are going away for good this week

By Cosmin Vasile

Published: Sep 23, 2019, 2:17 AM

Facebook group stories are going away for good this week

Facebook is scrubbing yet another feature that's not as used as the company would've wanted: group stories. The feature lets Facebook group admins and members post videos and photos that disappear within 24 hours.

CNET reports Facebook confirmed it will discontinue the group stories feature, which was launched back in December, effective September 26, 9:00 AM PT. Apart from the fact that users won't be able to post any new group stories, all existing ones will be deleted by Facebook on Thursday.

We're sunsetting group stories because we want to make sure that features in groups enable people to connect in fun and useful ways, and we're always looking at ways to improve the overall experience for communities on Facebook.

A similar feature is available for all Facebook users, which won't be discontinued, so content that will vanish in a day may still be posted on individual profiles. According to Facebook, 1.4 billion people are using groups every month, but the social network didn't mention how many are using the group stories feature.

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Cosmin, a tech journalist with a career spanning over a decade, brought a wealth of experience to PhoneArena. His expertise lies in brands like Samsung and Nokia, and he has a keen interest in innovative technologies. After a brief stint in PR, Cosmin returned to tech journalism in 2016, committed to delivering clear and objective news. When he's not writing or appearing as a guest on TV and radio shows, Cosmin enjoys playing RPGs, watching Netflix, and nurturing his passion for history and travel.