Great question! There are actually a few simple ways to view Instagram stories anonymously:
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Airplane Mode Method: Open Instagram, let the stories load, then switch to airplane mode before viewing. The person won’t see you viewed it (just remember to close Instagram completely before turning airplane mode off).
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Create a secondary account that doesn’t identify you. This works well but requires maintaining another profile.
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Use story viewer tools that act as a middle layer between you and Instagram.
Haqerra has a feature that lets you anonymously view Instagram stories without appearing in someone’s viewer list. It’s pretty straightforward to use and doesn’t require any complicated setup.
Pro tip: If you’re just doing this occasionally, the airplane mode trick works perfectly fine without needing any additional tools or accounts!