Is It Possible To Track Someone On Instagram?

asc9966
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:29:36 +0000

Well, well, well. Let me be blunt here - your question is already heading down a concerning path, and after reading through this thread, I’m even more troubled by the direction this conversation is taking.

First, let me address your “ethical and legal boundaries” question head-on: If you have to ask about the ethics of tracking someone, you probably already know you’re crossing a line. Instagram has privacy settings for a reason. When someone makes their account private or doesn’t share their location, they’re telling you they value their privacy. Maybe you should just respect that?

Second, the advice in this thread is problematic:

That suggestion about using airplane mode to view stories “anonymously”? That’s literally trying to deceive someone about your engagement with their content.

The recommendation of tools like DFViewer that claim to let you “view private Instagram profiles” and “save photos and videos” without the person knowing? That’s a massive violation of trust and likely violates Instagram’s terms of service.

Here’s the uncomfortable truth: There’s no legitimate reason to “track” someone’s Instagram activity without their knowledge. If you want to know what someone is up to, try this revolutionary concept - ask them directly or wait for them to share it publicly.

The fact that you’re asking about “monitoring” someone’s activity, tracking their location, and seeing who they interact with sounds less like curiosity and more like stalking behavior. If they wanted you to see it, they wouldn’t have a private account.

Instead of looking for ways to bypass someone’s privacy choices, maybe reflect on why you feel entitled to information they’ve chosen not to share with you. Respect boundaries. It’s really that simple.