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title: "When to hide Reels and when to hide Stories"
description: "Work out which format interrupts your visit and keep the parts you actually use."
url: https://boslaai.co/blog/hide-reels-and-stories-separately
language: en
---

# When to hide Reels and when to hide Stories

> Work out which format interrupts your visit and keep the parts you actually use.

_Darwish · 2026-11-05_

You can enjoy Stories from friends and still want a break from Reels. You might also use Reels for work and find that the Stories row is what pulls you away from it. Treat each format as a separate decision.

## Notice where the detour starts

Think about the last time you opened a social site for a specific task. Did you tap a recommended clip and keep watching? Or did you open a Story before checking the message you came for? Start with the section you entered first.

## Change how you get to the site

If your platform or browser tool offers a way to hide that format, try it on its own. If the option isn't available where you browse, save a shortcut to your inbox, group, or profile so your visit starts there. You can still set aside a separate visit for the clips or updates you want to see.

## Keep an eye on what you use

Try the change while doing a normal task. If you can reply to a message and leave more easily, keep the setup. If you miss updates you look forward to, restore access or bookmark the accounts you want to check directly.

For BOSLA AI, this is a practical example of Social Control. Reels and Stories can serve different purposes, so decide what you want from each before changing both.