Short form videos are the flavor of the season, and Instagram stories are popular with the users. The Instagram story can only be viewed by people on your friend's list or by people who have the link to it, meanwhile, Instagram actively promotes Reels to random users.
Here are three ways you can watch Instagram stories anonymously without letting the other person know.
1. Airplane mode trick
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The easiest way to view an Instagram Story anonymously is to use airplane mode, and here is the workflow.
Step 1 - Open the Instagram app, and lets the stories load up, give it 5-10seconds depending on your internet speed.
Step 2 - Switch your device (Android or iOS) to airplane mode (give it 5 seconds to fully disconnect)
Step 3 - Now open Instagram again from the background apps and enjoy your stories anonymously.
2. The Alternative Account
The best way to view someone's story anonymously could be by using an anonymous alternate account, that is not directly identifiable as you. If you already have a second/third account it's easy to switch between the two accounts whenever you want to view someone's stories without giving out your identity.
3. Third-party apps on the web
There are multiple third-party apps, websites, and chrome extensions available that allow viewing of Instagram Stories anonymously, skipping the login process. However, beware of security issues on these websites. If they ask you to download any file to view the stories, do not do it. Be aware of chrome extensions as well since they work on the browser and they will be able to see all your passwords and other sensitive information through your browser.
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Instagram Stories are one of the most popular ways right now to update the world about what’s going on in your life. Be it a short trip to the mountains, or a wedding you attended recently, most of us cannot stop ourselves from posting these tidbits from our daily lives. On the flip side, we cannot stop ourselves from scrolling through the Instagram Stories of people we are following either. But often, you might not wish to draw attention to the fact that you’ve viewed someone’s Instagram Stories. While Instagram does not reveal to others if you have viewed their posts, Stories are a different thing. The photo and video sharing app does inform users about the number of people who have viewed a story.
But what if you want to view someone’s IG Stories without letting anyone know, there are a few tricks you can use. Here’s how to access Instagram Stories while keeping others unaware:
- Instead of selecting the IG Story you want to actually see, choose the one that is next in line and pause it.
- Then, tap and drag the paused story to the left slowly. This gives you a glimpse at the desired story.
- You can peek at the Instagram Story you want while remaining in the middle of both Stories.
- Be careful that you don’t swipe too quickly as you will be counted among the Story viewers then.
There are also some other ways to view the IG Stories without alerting anyone. One is by installing a specific extension. Here are the steps:
- Download and install the Chrome extension “Chrome IG Story”.
- Open Instagram on Chrome and log in.
- With the help of the extension, you can check all the Instagram Stories you want without being counted as a viewer.
Another method is using airplane mode:
- First, open the Instagram app on your phone.
- The IG Stories will load in a few moments.
- Go to the Settings option and turn on airplane mode.
- Reopen Instagram to see the Story you wanted to check out.
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Instagram tips and tricks: Here’s a quick guide to view someone’s Instagram Status without actually letting them know.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Instagram launched the Status feature a few years ago.
- Instagram allows users to control who can see their Status and who can’t with a selective hide option.
- Did you know, Instagram users can also secretly view someone’s Status.
Instagram is a fun app to follow your friends and get updates on everything they post about their life. Instagram Stories, Reels, and posts have become a part of our life. While we keep our lives out in the open on social media, often we wish to remain silent and just scroll through our feeds.
Though Instagram doesn’t show others if we have seen their posts, the meta-owned app does let people know the viewers on the stories. When a person views a story, the hosting account can check on how many people have interacted with the story.
But if you are looking for ways to watch Instagram secretly without letting the other person know then here are 3 easy tricks that will not show your profile in the ‘story view lost’.
How to view Instagram Stories without letting users know
Tap on the IG Story next in line instead of the story you want to view.
Next, tap on the story you paused and drag it to swipe left.
You should note that you have to drag the story slowly to the left to get the glimpse of the story you wanted to see.
You will be in the middle of both Instagram Stories, from which you can peek at the desired story without coming in the viewers’ list.
Note: Just be careful not to swipe fast because that will let them know you've seen their story. Remember that this hack just provides you with a sneak preview of the IG story.
In airplane mode
Open the Instagram app on your Android or iOS phone.
Wait a few seconds for the Stories to load.
Switch on your phone’s airplane mode.
Now again open Instagram and open the story you wanted to watch.
Through web
Install the ‘Chrome IG Story’ Chrome Extension.
Open and login into the web version of Instagram.
The Chrome extension will let you view all the stories on Instagram Stories without letting people know.
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