How to View Instagram Posts and Stories Without an Account

Instagram has boomed in recent years thanks to its amazing features like Stories and Reels that keep users coming back. However, not many people know that they can view public posts and stories on Instagram without an account. Yes, you read it right.

This feature comes in handy especially for those who want to check or track a public figure or business what is happening with their friends. In this article, we’ll walk you through how to view Instagram posts and Stories without an account.

How to view Instagram posts without an account using a web browser

There are some prerequisites for this method to work. First, you need to know the username of the Instagram profile you want to view. If you don’t know the username or the account is private, you won’t be able to view it using this method. That said, here’s how to do it.

Step 1: Open any browser on your phone or computer and type www.instagram.com/ followed by the person’s username. You must enter the exact username including periods and underscores.

For example: www.instagram.com/therock, where therock is the username.

step 2: You land on the profile page. Click the “x” in the lower right to remove the banner for a better view.

step 3: Now locate the photo or video you want to view and right click on the image and click “Open image in a new tab”.

This way you could View the full-size photo or video.

You can play the video, read the comments and copy the post link to share with others.

Note that Instagram blocks unauthorized users from viewing a profile. You can view about 36 of the most recent posts of each open account, after which you will see a pop-up that says “Sign in to continue” that cannot be closed.

There are only two solutions to the above problem;

1. Just create an Instagram account and review posts without any limitations.
2. Use third-party tools to access Instagram without an account.

If you don’t mind using third-party tools, continue to the next section. Also, these tools will help you find the public profiles even if someone changed their Instagram username.

View Instagram profile using a third-party tool

To do this, we use a free web tool called ImgInn. In this way, you can easily view various non-private Instagram accounts anonymously. Here’s how to use it.

Step 1: Open the ImgInn website in your web browser.

Visit Imgin

step 2: In the search bar, type the username of the Instagram account you want to view and press Enter. You can also enter their name if you don’t know their exact username.

step 3: Select the account to view from the list.

That’s it! You can now view the account’s photos or videos and read the description and comments.

And unlike Instagram, ImgInn doesn’t stop you after 36 most recent posts. Also, it goes one step further for you to download the photos or videos to the account.

How to see Instagram stories without an account

Unlike posts on Instagram, users can see who has opened/viewed their Instagram Stories. Also, there is no way to check them without opening an Instagram account, neither on Android/iOS app nor on PC. However, there are third-party tools that you can use to do this. We’ve compiled a list of the best.

But are third-party Instagram profile viewers safe? Well, yes and no. Some third-party Instagram tools, like those listed below, use ads as a source to fund the service and do not ask for your personal information. They are pretty safe to use. Some tools that ask you for your personal information before you can view private profiles are not secure. Don’t use these tools.

1. Insta Stories

Insta-Stories is a free and easy-to-use tool that allows you to view Instagram Stories without an account. No, you don’t need to download any apps. In fact, you can access it from your phone’s or PC’s browser. Just follow the instructions below.

Step 1: Open your browser and click the link below to visit the Insta-Stories website.

Visit Insta Stories

step 2: In the search box, type the username and press Enter or click the magnifying glass on the right.

step 3: Once you landed on the profile, click on the “Stories” tab to view the stories.

You can scroll down to view all of the user’s stories.

The best thing about Insta-Stories is that you can use it to download stories and save your favorite profile by clicking the heart icon.

2. Instagram Downloads

This is another free tool that not only lets you view and download Stories, but also allows you to view and download Instagram Profile Pictures, Posts, Reels, Videos, IGTV, and Highlights. Follow the instructions below.

Step 1: Open any browser and go to the website linked below.

Visit Instagram Downloads

step 2: Now type the username in the search box and press Enter.

step 3: Scroll down and click Stories to view them.

step 4: Similar to Insta-Stories, Instagram Downloads also allows you to download the story with one click.

The only noticeable downside to using Instagram Downloads is that you can only view 12 posts, no more. We’re not sure if this is a temporary or permanent bug. If you find the same problem, use the other two tools mentioned in this guide.

note: When you download a story that contains a video, it is saved as a photo, which was a big disappointment for me. So if you want to download the story video, use Dumpor (listed below).

3. Dumper

Dumpor is another third-party plugin that allows you to view posts, reels, videos, and stories without logging in or creating an Instagram account. Additionally, you can also search by hashtags and locations, which is a pretty nifty addition. Consequences.

Step 1: Open your default browser and go to the Dumpor website.

Visit Dumpor

step 2: Enter the username in the search bar.

step 3: You will be shown many profiles. Click on the one you are looking for.

step 4: Scroll down and click View Stories.

step 5: Now select the one you want to view.

step 6: Dumpor also allows you to download the stories. Just click the green download icon on the top right to download it.

What you can and can’t do without an Instagram account

Instagram doesn’t want anyone using its content-driven platform without an account, which is why the company gives limited access to users without an account.

What you can do

Well, one hardly scratches the surface of Instagram without an account. You can only view the profile if you know the person’s username. Nothing works without the account.

Missing features

Below are some of the benefits of having an Instagram account.

• Follow an account.
• Follow the trend.
• Connect with other Instagram users.
• Like and comment on posts, videos and IGTV.
• Share and view stories.
• Use creative tools like Instagram Guides.

If you’re considering creating an account, don’t forget to check out these brilliant Instagram tips and tricks.

Frequently asked questions about viewing Instagram stories and posts without an account

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Instagram restricts many features that cannot be accessed without an account. However, to some extent, there were some ways to circumvent the limitations that we presented in this article. We hope this article has been helpful to you. If so, let us know in the comments section below what third-party tool you used to view the profile, and if you think this guide will help anyone, share it with your friends and family.