How to view an Instagram story anonymously

How to view an Instagram story anonymously

There is no direct way to view an Instagram story anonymously, as Instagram tracks and records who has viewed each story. If a user posts a story, Instagram will notify them when someone has viewed it, and the user will also be able to see a list of the people who have viewed the story in the Instagram app.

However, there are a few methods that people may use to view Instagram stories anonymously, but they are not officially endorsed by Instagram and may violate the terms of service.

  • Create a new account: One way to view an Instagram story anonymously is to create a new account, but keep in mind that creating multiple accounts can violate Instagram's terms of service.

  • Use a private browsing window: Open a private browsing window in your web browser and visit the user's Instagram profile. However, private browsing will not prevent the user from receiving a notification that you viewed their story.

  • Use a third-party app: There are a number of third-party apps available that claim to allow you to view Instagram stories anonymously. These apps may or may not work as intended and can also be a security risk.

  • Use a VPN: Some people may choose to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to mask their IP address and view Instagram stories anonymously. However, this is not a guaranteed method as Instagram can still track your activity and it's also not an ethical use of VPN. Additionally, using VPN can be a violation of Instagram's terms of service, and your account could be suspended.

  • Use an Instagram story saver: There are also third-party apps that allow you to save stories anonymously, but again, these apps may not work as intended and also violate Instagram's terms of service.

It's important to remember that attempting to view someone's Instagram story anonymously may violate Instagram's terms of service, and your account could be suspended for engaging in this activity. Additionally, it could also be seen as a violation of the user's privacy and trust. If you want to see the story from a user that you are not following, the best way is to simply request them to follow you back or consider following them directly.

Ultimately, it's always best to respect other people's privacy and to use Instagram in an ethical and responsible way.

It's important to note that even if you are able to view someone's Instagram story anonymously, the account owner can still see your username in the list of viewers, and if you engage with the story (like or reply to it) it will also reveal your identity.

Additionally, it's worth mentioning that It's not a good idea to view someone's story anonymously if you're not close with them or if you're not following them. It could be seen as a violation of privacy.