If you want to watch Instagram stories without notifying the user, there are a couple of methods you can use. This guide will walk you through simple techniques to view Instagram stories anonymously.
How to View Instagram Stories Anonymously
- Method 1: The Swipe Trick
- Open the Instagram app and navigate to the story section.
- Find a story that is right before or right after the one you want to view.
- Tap on that story and let it load completely.
- Slowly swipe toward the story you want to view without lifting your finger.
- This allows you to get a preview of the first image or the beginning of a video without marking it as viewed.
- Remember, if you lift your finger or swipe too far, the story will be marked as viewed. This method only works for static images or the start of a video.
- Method 2: Airplane Mode
- Open Instagram and ensure stories are preloaded by watching a few stories before and after the one you wish to view.
- Turn on Airplane mode on your device.
- Now, tap on the story you want to watch. Since your internet is off, Instagram will not register your view immediately.
- Once you are done watching, close the Instagram app completely before turning off airplane mode.
- Note that this method may not be foolproof, as Instagram sometimes marks the story as viewed once you go back online.
Viewing Instagram stories anonymously can be useful in certain situations where privacy is a priority. However, these methods are not always reliable, and Instagram might still register your view under certain conditions.
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