By default, Instagram privacy settings make it impossible for us to see stories without the users knowing. Once you’ve seen it, your username will immediately be in the user’s viewer list. So, is it even possible to watch secretly? I have been through that situation. So, I have finally found ways after experimenting with different tips and tricks myself. Let’s Learn how to secretly view Instagram stories from this article.
How to Secretly View Instagram Stories
Like I said earlier, there are various tricks to secretly watch Instagram stories. You can follow any method at your convenience and in any order you prefer.
Swipe Story Backward
Swiping Backwards to secretly view stories is the riskiest yet the most convenient method if done right. Check out the given steps to learn how to do it.
Block/Unblock the User
If the swiping up trick didn’t work and you still think your username will appear on the viewer’s list, immediately block the user. This will remove your name from their list. You can block someone on Instagram in three ways, i.e., from the Instagram Settings, DM, or user profile. However, from my experience, I believe blocking through their Instagram profile is the quickest way. Please follow the given steps.
Disable Your Instagram Account
The next way is to disable your account to remove your account and data from Instagram completely. By default, you can not deactivate your Instagram account from the app. However, you can do it from the Instagram browser. Follow the given steps below.
Create a New Private Profile
The best way to secretly view others’ Instagram profiles is by creating an anonymous profile. Make sure your new account is very private with a different name and lesser information. Although this method might take some time, they won’t know even if you appear on the viewer’s list. Find the steps to create a new profile below.
Airplane Mode
If you think creating a new Instagram profile just to view the Instagram story is complex, use it in Airplane mode to avoid it. If you turn Airplane mode on and use Instagram, your activities will not update until and unless you turn it off. So, I have mentioned the easy steps to use it below.
Use Third-Party Apps
You can use various third-party apps as well for secretly viewing the stories. For Instance, StoriesIG, InstaStories, etc. However, please note that I do not endorse such products. I have mentioned it for your information and reference.
How to View Instagram Stories of People May Know
You can simply watch stories from your Instagram Home Tab. However, if you are a beginner, I have also mentioned other simplest and quickest ways to view Instagram Stories.
Using Home Tab
You can view Instagram stories from the home menu. If you are a beginner, please follow the given steps to see all your friend’s stories.
Using Search Bar
If you wish to see the Instagram story of the user you are not following, navigate to the Search Bar to view anyone’s story. Check out the steps below. Although Instagram allows you to watch anyone’s story without following them, you must note that you can see it only on public accounts. If their account is private, the story is not visible.
Using Following List
It is tiring to search for the story of a particular person from the Home Tab. You can also see it from the following list in such a case. Find out the steps below.
