Viewing Instagram stories anonymously is a common desire for many users.
Instagram does not natively support private story viewing.
Some methods for accessing Instagram stories without an account or being detected include using Airplane mode, creating a secondary Instagram account, tapping adjacent posts in the story feed, and utilizing the Close Friends feature.
Best practices for viewing stories anonymously include using trustworthy tools, limiting identifying information, employing a VPN, respecting platform policies, deleting cached content, and considering ethical obligations.