There could be a variety of reasons that you might want to know someone's story without them knowing it. This post is not intended for you to judge, but instead to show you how to view Instagram Stories anonymously on Android, iOS, and the web. You are able to view Stories from private and public accounts. To see Stories from private accounts, you have to follow them for the feature to function.
In the meantime, here's how to access Instagram stories with no privacy. Let's begin with Android.
There are many reasons that you might want to know someone's story without them knowing it. I am not here for you to judge, but instead to demonstrate how you can look through Instagram Stories anonymously on Android, iOS, and the web. You are able to view Stories from private or public accounts. To see Stories from private accounts, you need to follow them for the feature to work.
How to View Instagram Stories Anonymously
In the meantime, here's how to view Instagram stories in privacy. Let's begin with Android.
While there are many applications available to view as well download Instagram stories, my personal favorite is Silent Stories because it has clear and uncluttered interface with no ads. However, you can only access 15 Instagram stories per data with the trial version. Then, you must wait 24 hours for the credits to refresh.
- Install and download Silent Stories (Instagram story viewer app) from the Google Play Store
- Open the app, and log in using your Instagram account. The account can be used to access Stories from private accounts since these apps do not have access directly to these accounts. But, you'll still be able to read their story anonymously.
Login using Instagram to access the Silent Story app
- Once you've signed in, you should see all the posts of those you've been following. You can save and open your stories, without them being aware of it.
Silent Stories app Android
- You can use the search option and search for any user in order to see their story.
Google Search Option apps for silent tales for Android
- You can also add people to your favorites list. This way, you can quickly click on the "Favorites" tab to browse every post from the people you've marked as favorites.
How to View Instagram Stories Anonymously on iPhone
As opposed to Android many apps that run on iOS are either paid applications or feature features that are locked in the premium membership. While you can buy the premium membership, apps such as Blindstory provide more features for no cost. They also allow you to access stories from private accounts for no cost.
- Get and Install the Blindstory (Instagram story viewer application) via the Apple Store. After you have downloaded the app, open the app.
- Tap the Login with Instagram option at the bottom of the page and sign in with the Instagram credentials.
Blindstory Login using Instagram
- After you've finished, you should find all the stories of the accounts you're following, including private accounts. Open them and read the story.
Blindstory
- You could also search for an account to, using the search option.
- After you've signed in to any account, you are able to save them and then locate them in the favorites tab to make them easy to access.
Favorite on Blindstory app
The free version gives you the ability to view only four stories each day. To get more stories, you need to sign up for a monthly subscription for $2.99 but it won't let users download Instagram stories, which is unlike Android apps.
How to View Instagram Stories Anonymously on the Desktop Web
Instagram may be the application which is mostly used on mobiledevices, however this doesn't mean we don't have the option of viewing Insta Stories anonymously on desktop.
- Open Chrome, or another Chromium-based browser Install the Anonymous View to Instagram Stories extension by opening this link and clicking on Add to Chrome button.
Anonymous View for Instagram Stories
- Then click on Add-extension to make sure that the install is confirmed.
The extension can be added to Google Chrome
- Once you've finished, click the extension icon at the top left corner. Then , select the Anonymous View for Instagram Story extension.
Openiong Anonymous Instagram Chrome Extension
- It will open the extension in a new tab. You will see all the stories posted by people whom you follow. If you cannot find any stories, be sure to go to instagram.com and sign-in with your Instagram account.
Anonymous Chrome Extension
- Not only can you view your IG stories of people you follow You can also use the search feature to search for users and view their stories.
- This extension also allows you to download stories even while you're watching.
Download Button on Instgaram Status