Instagram is the fastest growing social media platform. Today, there are about 2 billion active users on Instagram. People use it to post about their special moments and daily life updates. There are many useful features on its platform. One of the widely used features is Instagram stories. Each day millions of stories are uploaded on their platform. We will discuss more about Instagram stories in this article.
About Instagram Stories
Instagram stories are a piece of media in the form of photos or videos that users post on Instagram. These stories have a valid time span of 24 hours and after 24 hours they disappear from Instagram. Users don’t come to know who viewed their regular posting on Instagram but in the case of Instagram stories, there is a feature that allows the owner of the Instagram story to know who viewed their story. Its algorithm prepares a list of users who have watched their story. This list is only available to posters of the story.
Why View Stories Anonymously?
There are many people who want to stalk other people as they don’t want to reveal their identity. They want to avoid their digital footprint or maybe they want to avoid social awkwardness. So, such users are always looking for different ways to see Instagram stories anonymously. Understanding their their needs we discuss various for view Instagram stories Anonymously:
Methods for Viewing Stories Anonymously
Third-party Websites:
There are many third-party websites that can help you see stories anonymously. You just need the username of Instagram to access. One of the website we know is Iganony. Just go to their website and enter the username to see all the publicly available stories. Such websites only work for the public and they do not help in stories of private accounts. Never access any app or website that asks for login details of your Instagram account. As this can lead to misuse of your account. The website we have mentioned does not ask for your personal details.
Viewing Stories After They've Been Up for a While:
A simple and less technical method involves waiting to view the story until it's almost expired. This will reduce the chances of the user noting your view. As your name will appear at the end of the story viewers list. So, the poster may not notice your name.
Use Secondary Account:
Just create a secondary Instagram that is less identical to your real identity. Use that account to open Instagram stories on mobile apps or websites. Name of this account will appear in the story viewers list. But as this is not your real account. So, the user will never come to know that it's actually you, who saw his/her story.
Use Airplane Mode:
It is a well known fact that when airplane mode is on. You can not connect to cellular networks. To use this method. Open Instagram app and let all the stories of users load in your Instagram app. Once all the stories are uploaded. Turn on airplane mode and now you can open any Instagram story and the poster of the story will not come to know about it. In some cases this trick may fail but for a lot of people it does work.
Chrome Extensions:
There are many chrome extensions that can be used for this purpose. Open the chrome store and search for Instagram story viewer and many extensions will show up. Choose a chrome extension with a good rating and install. Now, reopen your browser and open Instagram’s website. Go to the Instagram profile of the user and view their stories anonymously.
Using a Friend’s Account:
Viewing stories through a friend's account can offer anonymity, but it also involves trust and consent from your friend. This is a full proof method.
Act Responsibly
When you view someone’s story anonymously. It is your responsibility that you respect their privacy and do not capture and misuse their story for any personal or commercial use.
At Last
There is a very thin line between curiosity and privacy infringement. It is important to balance this act responsibly, respecting both your privacy and that of others.
