Best 10 Instagram Story Viewers to Watch IG Anonymously in 2025

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Did you know half a billion people use Instagram Stories every single day? Normally, viewing stories requires you to create an account and have your username recorded on the list of story viewers. But there are plenty of free Instagram story viewers that let you view and even download Instagram stories anonymously.

Comparison table of the best Instagram viewers

Site

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Main advantages

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Web-based

  • Download Instagram stories directly, without having to create an account
  • All you need to enter in order to view a story is an Instagram username

Web-based

  • View the stories of accounts that have blocked you, as long as they’re public
  • Developer offers several other free Instagram tools

Web-based

  • Simple, straightforward Instagram story viewer
  • Lets you view all kinds of Instagram media, including reels and highlights

Best anonymous Instagram viewers

InstaStoriesViewer is a simple, secure, anonymous Instagram story viewer. It’s a web tool with a simple, clean interface. All you have to do is enter the username of the account you wish to view and then hit the search button. The site works by viewing the story through one of the service’s accounts, which is what is recorded by Instagram. That means you can view the story without your details being recorded.

Pros:

  • View Instagram stories anonymously

  • Download stories

  • No need to create an account to use the tool

Cons:

  • Only works for public accounts

Path Social has several different Instagram tools, including an anonymous Instagram viewer. You don’t need to create a fake Instagram account, install an app on your iOS or Android device, or go through the normal hassle required to view stories you’re interested in anonymously. All you need to do is enter the handle of the account you want to see into the search bar. This works for accounts that have blocked you, as long as they are public.

Pros:

  • View IG stories without having your account recorded

  • No need to download an app

  • Watch stories posted by public accounts that blocked you

Cons:

  • Downloading Instagram stories requires a separate tool on Path Social’s site

When you load MollyGram, you might notice the logo is Comic Sans. This sets the tone for the tool in general. It’s bare bones, and not the most aesthetically pleasing, but it gets the job done. And isn’t that what counts?

A helpful button on the search bar lets you paste an account URL in a single click. You can then view that account’s stories, reels, highlights, profile photo, and more, all anonymously. As with other options on this list, you can do this without creating an Instagram account.

Pros:

  • View and download Instagram stories for free

  • High-quality downloads

  • Paste button saves time when searching

Cons:

  • Doesn’t work with private accounts

Inflact is a tool that lets you watch, track, and save Instagram stories, profiles, highlights, posts, and reels. Unlike some other tools, Inflact has a different section for each different type of Instagram content you’d like to view. That way you don’t accidentally view a highlight when you want to view a story, or a post when you’d like to see a reel.

The process of using Inflact is similar to others on this list. Simply paste the username of the account you want to view into the search bar. However, you can also paste a link to the account you wish to view.

Pros:

  • Separate tools for viewing stories, highlights, posts, reels, and profiles

  • View stories without login

  • Track and save stories

Cons:

  • You can only view three stories per day for free

EmbedSpecial is another anonymous Instagram viewer, but with a unique feature. When you enter the username of the account you want to view, that account’s active stories will appear in the dedicated section on the website. You can then view these stories and save them, if you want. All it takes is a single click!

As with other story viewers, you can only access stories posted to private accounts. That said, EmbedSpecial promises to fetch stories instantly, meaning you can theoretically view them as soon as they’re posted.

Pros:

  • Real-time updates to stories

  • Download Instagram stories with a single click

  • Stories can be saved in different file formats

Cons:

  • Doesn’t work for private accounts

Views4You offers a number of different social media tools, including several for Instagram. There’s a tool to check if Instagram is down, one to check follower counts, one to generate hashtags, and, of course, one to anonymously view stories.

The setup of Views4You is slightly different from other similar tools, in that you enter a username then select what kind of media you want to view. You can choose between stories, posts, and highlights. Interestingly, there’s a fourth option that lets you view the profile photo of an account, which could be helpful when trying to figure out if you know someone.

Pros:

  • View Instagram stories without signing up

  • Download Instagram stories in high definition

  • No payment required

Cons:

  • Only works on public accounts

Viewing Instagram stories on the web is all well and good, but can be a pain. After all, Instagram is a mobile app, so it only makes sense to want to anonymously view stories on your mobile. Here’s where FastDl comes in. While it has a fully functional and free web app, FastDl also offers a mobile app. On the app, you can download photos, reels, and IGTV media quickly and easily. FastDl also offers an app on the Chrome Web Store.

Pros:

  • Mobile and web app available

  • Download all kinds of media from Instagram

  • View stories anonymously

Cons:

  • Can’t download multiple videos simultaneously

When you access AnonyIG, you’ll be confronted with a black-themed website, appropriate for anonymous viewing. In general, AnonyIG seems to have been more creatively designed than many other options on this list, with pleasing art and a slick how-to section.

Another thing that makes AnonyIG stand out is a unique feature: repost monitoring. You can use AnonyIG to track the engagement on your stories. However, you need to be the account owner in order to do this. In other words, you can’t track engagement on other people’s stories.

Nevertheless, you can still view said stories anonymously. AnonyIG lets you download stories, too.

Pros:

  • Track the engagement on your Instagram account’s stories

  • Creatively designed

  • View and download Instagram stories without making an account

Cons:

  • Doesn’t work on private accounts

Instanônimo has one of the more unusual names on this list, but you can see where it came from. A combination of instagram and anonymous, Instanônimo lets you anonymously view and download stories from Instagram. Like other similar tools, you need only enter the username of the Instagram account you want to view into a search bar. Then you can get started viewing and downloading!

One unique feature of Instanônimo is a “Last searches” option. You can choose whether to activate this. If you do, it’ll record your search history. That could be helpful for people looking through various different accounts, or people who want to return to an account they looked at without having to remember or re-enter the username.

Pros:

  • Straightforward user interface

  • Completely free and anonymous

  • Search history functionality

Cons:

  • Only works with public Instagram accounts

10. Dumpor

Dumpor claims to let you “search everything.” While other tools restrict you to entering specific usernames, Dumpor allows you to enter hashtags and even locations into the search bar. If you’re not sure what to search, the site provides a list of popular hashtags for you to choose from. It also offers a selection of trending profiles you can look at.

You can also use Dumpor to conduct analysis of Instagram profiles. Examine the engagement a specific profile is generating, from likes to comments to followers and more. That’s a great option for people looking to grow their account by researching what their competitors are doing.

Dumpor also offers creators the chance to have their content removed from the site. All you have to do is fill out a form with your email, the URL to your account, and a message explaining why you want your content removed.

Pros:

  • Analyze the engagement on a specific Instagram profile

  • Anonymously view and download content

  • Powerful search function

Cons:

  • No ability to view private accounts

Summary

As you can see, there are plenty of options for anyone looking to view Instagram stories anonymously. Most of these options are free to use, and many of them offer additional functions, like downloading stories. Choose whichever works best for you!

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Frequently asked questions

Can I hide myself from viewing Instagram stories?

Yes, you can view Instagram stories without having your account recorded. The simplest way to do this is to enter the username of the account whose stories you want to view into one of the tools on this list. They will load the story for you to view without having your account recorded.

How do I view someone’s Instagram profile anonymously?

Instagram doesn’t necessarily notify people when you view their account. However, you might need to create an account of your own, which can be a hassle. Fortunately, several of the tools on this list allow you to view Instagram profiles anonymously, without needing to create an account.

Can someone see that I viewed their Instagram story if we are not friends?

Yes. Instagram allows accounts to see who viewed their story. If you view a story, you will be included in this list, even if you aren’t following the account that uploaded the story. To avoid this, use one of the tools on this list.

How do I download Instagram stories?

Instagram generally doesn’t allow you to download stories unless you uploaded them. However, many of the options on this list allow you to save stories and other media from Instagram.

Do I need to create an Instagram account to view stories?

If you want to view stories on Instagram, you usually need to create an account. However, all of the tools on this list allow you to bypass this requirement. By using one of these tools, you can view Instagram stories without having to create an account.

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