How does Instagram determine the order of profiles that view Stories?

The order in which stories are viewed on Instagram intrigues many users. It is often possible to notice that certain people appear at the top of the list of viewers. This arrangement is not random; on the contrary, the organization reveals the level of interaction and closeness between the author of the story and its viewers. According to Julian Gutman, former Product Lead at Instagram, this list is generated by an algorithm that takes into acco…