Can You View Someone's Story Anonymously by Restricting Them?

Learn if restricting someone hides your story views and protects your privacy.

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If you restrict someone, they can still see your stories unless you hide your story from them in the privacy settings. However, if you view their story, they will not see your name in the viewer list.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What happens when you restrict someone on Instagram? When you restrict someone, they can still see your posts unless you specifically hide them in your privacy settings.
  2. Can you see who views your Instagram story? Yes, you can see who views your story unless they view it while restricted, in which case their name won't appear in the viewer list.
  3. How can I hide my Instagram story from someone? You can hide your Instagram story from someone by adjusting your privacy settings in your account to restrict their access.
  4. Are there any limits to restricting someone on Instagram? While restricting someone limits their interaction with you, they can still view your public posts and stories unless you set privacy restrictions.

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