As you possibly can see in this instance, some customers are actually capable of reply on to a Highlight video, with the textual content feedback then displayed on the clip (if accepted by the creator).

Which is a big shift for Snapchat, given its concentrate on extra personal, intimate connections – although customers may have full management over the show, or not, of feedback.

As reported by Axios:

“Much like the replies characteristic in its Tales product, [Spotlight] replies will solely public if the creator needs them to be. The creator may have the power to determine which replies are public, and may reject or settle for feedback in batches to make public.”

Based on Axios, commenting has been one of the requested updates for Highlight, which, like all short-form video choices, has seen an enormous rise in consumer curiosity in latest months.

As per Snap’s Q1 22 efficiency replace, whole consumer time spent on Highlight has elevated 230% year-over-year, whereas it’s additionally seen a 3.5x enhance within the variety of Highlight submissions utilizing AR Lenses or Inventive Instruments.

Which might be a key level of differentiation for Snap. Certain, Highlight is a direct copy of TikTok, however Snap’s AR instruments repeatedly generate viral traction, with the app’s nous for next-level options nonetheless nicely forward of different apps.

If that retains extra customers on Snap in consequence, that’s an enormous win, and including extra engagement options, like feedback, might be one other key step within the characteristic’s improvement.

But it surely’ll be pretty restricted to start with. Snapchat will start testing Highlight replies with customers in New Zealand from this week, earlier than figuring out any future growth. We’ll hold you up to date on any progress