Can You View Instagram Stories Anonymously Without Following?
Learn if it's possible to view Instagram stories anonymously when you don't follow the account. Find out how it works here.
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No, it's not anonymous. If you view someone's story on Instagram and you don't follow them, they can still see that you've viewed it, provided that their account is public. Your profile will appear in the list of viewers even if there isn't a mutual follow.
FAQs & Answers
- Can someone see if I viewed their Instagram story if I don’t follow them? Yes, if their account is public, they can see that you viewed their story, even if you don't follow them.
- What happens to story views from private accounts? For private accounts, only approved followers can see the viewers of their stories.
- Is there a way to view Instagram stories without being detected? There are no official ways to view stories anonymously; using third-party apps can violate Instagram's terms of service.