However, you might not want your name in the viewer’s list for any reason. We have compiled a list of practical ways to view Instagram Stories anonymously.
View Instagram Stories Anonymously With Airplane Mode
The top Stories are preloaded so that users can view them instantly after opening the app. To preload the Story of a particular user, you can open their profile and wait for a couple of seconds.
Then, put your phone on airplane mode and click their profile picture to play the Story. Without any connection, you can view the Story, and it will not update your name. However, the views might update once you connect your phone to the internet.
There is also a possibility to lose connection midway through watching Stories. Instagram might not be able to preload all the Stories, especially if the user has uploaded more than one.
Use Another Instagram Account to Watch Stories Without the User Knowing
The most effective way to watch and screenshot Instagram Stories without having your name on the list is using another account. If the user does not recognize that account, they won’t know who saw the Story.
It is possible to watch Stories from another ID if the account is public. However, if the user has a private account, you must follow them before gaining access.
Use Instagram (IG) Story Viewer Apps
Social media stories have gained popularity over the past few years. Thanks to that popularity, several third-party apps have surfaced to allow you to view stories anonymously. They gain access to your data, which runs the risk of security threats—something to keep in mind.
Two of these apps are:
BlindStory for Android and iPhone (free, in-app purchases available) Insta Story Stalker for Android (free, in-app purchases available)
These apps only allow you to view stories of public accounts. Most Android versions are free, but there are in-app purchases for iPhone to help you view Instagram Stories anonymously.
You can use an IG Story viewer to view public Stories and download them. Some versions also come with a profile picture downloader.
Keep Things Discrete and Anonymous
Instagram comes with the Story feature, but sometimes, people don’t want the Story owner to see their name in the viewers’ list.
In the guide above, we explored three ways to watch Instagram Stories anonymously. These methods let you view IG Stories without the users knowing. What method you opt for depends on your comfort level and trust in the method.
