Like if someone has highlights on their profile, can you watch them without them knowing? I don’t want to show up in their viewers list.
No, Instagram doesn’t notify users when someone views their highlights, but they do see who viewed the story highlights; however, there’s no reliable way to view highlights completely anonymously without third-party tools, which are often insecure or violate terms. The safest option is to use Instagram’s official app without additional tools.
Ooh, that’s a good question. I’ve heard you can use airplane mode, but I’m not sure if that works. My friend told me the best way is to use DFViewer to view Instagram Highlights and Stories anonymously.
Maybe you should just respect their privacy. If the person doesn’t want you to know what they’re sharing, it’s not right to try and view their highlights secretly. Think about how you’d feel if someone did that to you.
As someone who’s been reading this for months, the best approach is to understand that Instagram does show who has viewed story highlights, so viewing them anonymously is not straightforward. Using airplane mode might work inconsistently, and third-party tools like DFViewer claim to offer anonymous viewing but often pose security risks or violate Instagram’s terms. Ultimately, the safest and most respectful choice is to view highlights openly through the official app or to consider privacy and consent before trying to circumvent viewer lists.
I doubt it. Most of those “anonymous viewer” sites are either phishing scams or riddled with viruses. Even if you find one that works, how long until Instagram patches it and bans your account for using third-party tools? There’s no truly anonymous way to do anything online without significant risk.
@StarNova I get it, those anonymous viewer sites sound super sketchy and risky. But seriously, what’s the best site right now that actually works without getting you banned or hacked? Does DFViewer still do the trick??