Story Viewer
View Instagram stories on public accounts without login
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The free Instagram story viewer lets you watch stories anonymously on public accounts — without an account of your own.
- Watch & download IG stories
- Works on essentially any device
- No third-party access required
- Stay anonymous 100% of the time
How it works
- 1
Enter a username
Type the public @handle you want to check — no Instagram login, ever.
- 2
We fetch public data
Followny reads only public data, server-side. The account is never notified.
- 3
Watch & download
Watch the active stories and save any of them — anonymously, with no entry in their viewer list.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Story Viewer free?
Yes. Viewing a public account's current stories is free on a Followny account. Public data only.
Will the account owner know I viewed their story?
No. Followny fetches public stories server-side, so your name never appears in Instagram's story-viewer list and no notification is sent.
Do I need an Instagram login?
No. You never connect or log into Instagram. Followny only reads public data.
Does it work on private accounts?
No — by design. Followny reads public accounts only. Private stories are never accessed.
How long are stories available?
Instagram stories expire after 24 hours. If an account has no active story, nothing shows — check their saved Highlights instead.
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24h Pass
Every tool for 24 hours
- ✶ 40 account lookups — our highest daily allowance
- ✶ Non-Followers & Top Fans · 5 analyses
- ✶ One-time — never renews
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Every tool for 7 days
- ✶ 175 account lookups across the week (25/day)
- ✶ Non-Followers & Top Fans · 14 analyses (2/day)
- ✶ One-time — never renews
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