Like and reply to stories

Like a story, or reply with a message, emoji, sticker, GIF or voice note that goes to a private chat.

AndroidiPhone & iPadWebUpdated October 6, 2026
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Like a story

Tap Like (the heart) at the bottom of the story. Hearts float up, and the poster sees your like in their viewers list.

Reply to a story

  1. Tap Reply... at the bottom of the story.
  2. Reply with any of these:
    • Type a message.
    • Tap the emoji button to add emoji, or to send a sticker or GIF straight away.
    • Hold the microphone to record a voice reply.
  3. Send it.

Zaplog shows Reply sent. Your reply arrives in your private chat with the poster, with a small preview of the story above it, so they know what you're answering. Replies are end-to-end encrypted like any chat message.