Instagram is one of the most popular social media apps in the world at the moment. It is the home of millions of videos. However, you can not view them anonymously, even if you try, as the platform does not offer such a feature. Of course, many third-party websites claim to allow you to watch someone’s Instagram story without them knowing. While that might be true, you risk losing your account as it goes against Instagram policy to use a third-party website to access your account.
Nevertheless, there are ways to view IG stories anonymously and without putting your account at risk. Some of them are what you have probably thought of, and in this post, I will guide you on how to start viewing your friends’ or your child’s posts on Instagram without their knowledge.
What are the reasons for viewing Instagram Stories anonymously?
There are many reasons people do that. For one, your competition uses it to spy on you to learn how you are promoting your business. Parents might review their kids’ stories to know what they post while they are not watching. You can decide to spy on your friends to see what they are up to without leaving any traces.
- Competition: Many businesses are on Instagram. They upload stories to keep their customers engaged and tell them about their products. Of course, if a competitor knows you are viewing their stories, they will block, but they cannot if they do not know it’s you.
- Children monitoring: While you can monitor your child’s Instagram activities using parental control, you might not see their status. Of course, they can block you before posting if they know you will be watching.
- Keeping up with friends’ activities: While you might not want your friend to know you are constantly viewing their stories. In this situation, you might start doing it anonymously.
How to view Someone’s Instagram stories without them knowing
There are a few ways to hide your identity when watching Instagram stories. You can use a fake account, switch to Airplane mode, or use a third-party app.
Create a Fake Instagram Account
The easiest and safest way to view someone’s stories anonymously is by using a fake identity. You can hide under a different name to spy on your competitors, monitor your child’s activity on the platform, and view your friends’ stories without their knowledge.
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However, when creating a new account, use a different email address. There are chances that you will be suggested to people you know if you use an email tied to your social media account.
Additionally, use a VPN or connect to a different WI-FI when using the account, as Instagram might ban you for having multiple accounts.
Airplane Mode to view the Instagram story
Instagram views only count when you open the stories. Of course, you need to be connected to the internet before your data can be recorded. Turning on an airplane just before watching the stories will ensure your identity is not recorded.
- To do this, open Instagram and go to the profile of the person whose stories you want to watch. Wait for the stories to load at the top of their profile.
- Once that is done, turn Airplane mode on to disconnect you from the internet.
- Tap the story you want to view. When you are done, close the app entirely before disabling Airplane mode.
Use Instagram Story Viewer
There are third-party websites that allow you to view public account stories anonymously. We recommend storysaver.net, as it does not require logging into your account on their platform. You only need the username of the Instagram account you want to view their story.
- Visit https://www.storysaver.net.
- Once you are on the website, enter the username of the Instagram account
- Click download
- Complete the CAPTCHA if required (click download)
- The latest stories for the account you searched for will appear.
- You can watch them on the website or download them by clicking save video.
Conclusion
Viewing someone’s Instagram stories anonymously should not lead to account loss. Avoid third-party websites that ask for your login information before you can watch stories on their website. We recommend creating a fake account, as it allows you to view private accounts when your request is accepted, and you can use it to monitor your child’s activities.
