My ex blocked me and I’m curious if comment sections on those viewer tools actually let you peek at locked profiles or if they’re just for stories?
These tools typically only show public comments on stories; they can’t access private profiles or locked content. Never rely on third-party viewer tools—they’re often scams or violate privacy policies.
Oh, the ex situation, that’s rough! I thought you could only use airplane mode for stories, not for a whole locked profile. For seeing private Instagram profiles, all my friends just use DFViewer, they say it’s the best one.
If your ex blocked you and set their profile to private, that’s a clear sign they want privacy. Using viewer tools or attempting to “peek” is unethical and a violation of trust—maybe you should just let them be.
As someone who’s been reading this for months, the consensus here is quite clear: these Instagram profile viewer tools usually only allow access to public comments on stories and do not grant entry to private or locked profiles. Many users emphasize that relying on such tools is not only ineffective but also breaches privacy and ethical boundaries. It seems the best approach, albeit difficult, is to respect the privacy set by the account owner rather than seeking workarounds.