It doesn’t matter if it’s an ex or friend. Insta Stories appeal to us all. We want to see them, but not always tell the creator.
It is possible to see an Instagram story anonymously. You can with just a little tweaking. This is exactly what we will learn today! All of these methods to see someone's Instagram story and not know it are tested and will work in 2022!
It doesn’t matter why you do it.
There are many reasons you might want to see an Instagram story anonymously.
1. The Swiping Method
Swiping allows you to view an Instagram story in a way that is easy for you.
This is done by opening an Instagram story that you like, then pause it with your finger on the screen. Next, swipe left or up to view other stories.
Here's a picture of it in action:
You can watch stories on Instagram without anyone knowing.
The previews won't be registered as you see the stories. This means that your swipes left and right will remain anonymous. It does have its limitations.
You will not be able see anonymously the stories to your left or right of the current story. You will need to plan in order to see exactly the one you want.
Second, the preview will only show you a portion of the stories on the left and right. If it's multiple photos or a video, they won’t play. But it's better than nothing.
If you still disagree, it's time for the big guns. You have other options.
We'll be using external websites to monitor our Instagram stories. This will allow us to keep our identities private. Let's look at how this can be done instead.
2. How to View Instagram Stories Anonymously With Apps
For this, we will need to use an additional application or website. There are many apps for Android and iPhone that let you watch stories without their original authors being aware, but we will be using StoriesDown today.
It only requires the username for the person you wish to see the story.
Write your username in the area designated for you and you'll see their most recent photos and stories anonymously.
There is one catch: the user must make their stories available to everyone. This is something that most people don’t do.
Stories Down, or another similar app for Android/IOS, will work perfectly if the user you follow has made their stories public. You don't even have to have an Instagram account to view them.
3. The block/unblock method
This is a risky way to go as Instagram constantly changes their rules. You might end up blocking the person who you want anonymously to see your stories or simply being registered as an view.
At the time this article is being written, it's a good option that allows for privacy and control. It's the easiest and most effective method to use right now, as it works like a charm.
Be aware that recording your view can be a risky business.
Simply follow these steps: Watch the story you are interested in, just like you would any other story, by tapping it on Instagram.
After watching the story, you can go to the profile and tap on the menu button in the upper left corner. Block them by clicking:
Block method
If you block someone, they won't see you in their reports.
Let 24 hours pass before you go to the user’s profile and unblock them. They won't receive any notifications about this. You can also do this again and again, as long the things don't change (which they may).
You might want to share this technique with a friend. Let them post a story, block them and wait to see whether your view is published.
You should then wait for 24 hours before unlocking the person. This will allow their story to expire, and they won’t even know you did it.
4. The creation of a second profile
Use a friend’s profile, or something similar. This will allow you to use your imagination and come up with a solution.
You can simply create a secondary profile and follow some people. Then add the person(s) that you wish to anonymously watch Insta-stories from as friends.
You can then relax and enjoy your new freedom by simply reading those stories whenever they appear. While this is unlikely to work in all cases, most people accept friend requests from anyone. It's worth it at least.
Conclusion
As you can see, it's not easy to look at someone's Instagram stories without them knowing that 2022 has passed.
It might be worthwhile if you really feel the need to do it and can't view the story in the normal way, with the user knowing you did. It's up to you to decide!
You can also read our article on how you can download Instagram photos at high resolution.
Do you know of other ways to accomplish this? Please let us know below.