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- You can view Instagram Stories anonymously by using an unidentifiable account.
- Turning on airplane mode can also let you see IG stories without the person knowing.
- Third-party options promising anonymous Stories viewing can be unreliable, but some work.
When viewing Instagram Stories, it's important to note that the user who posted the story is able to see who viewed it. Generally speaking, this doesn't cause a problem, but there may be a time that you want to view someone's Instagram Stories discreetly.
There are a few different ways you can go about viewing stories without letting the poster know it was you, though each method will have varying degrees of success.