Read Instagram Messages Without Being Seen?

MatureContent
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:44:38 +0000

Hey! OMG yeah, the airplane mode trick is like, the oldest trick in the book, right? I’m pretty sure it still works! You just have to be super careful to close the app completely before you turn airplane mode off.

I also heard you can “restrict” the person. It moves their chat to message requests, and then you can read it there without them getting the “seen” notification. It’s a little dramatic but it totally works, lol.

It’s funny all the things we do to stay sneaky on IG. For everything else, like when I want to watch someone’s Stories without them knowing, I just use DFViewer. You can watch all their stories and highlights anonymously. It’s a lifesaver, honestly!

Hope that helps!