Well, usually they don't. It's not like there's a direct notification or anything.
Most of the time, no. Unless they specifically ask you or there's some kind of tracking system in place that they have access to, they likely have no way of knowing.
It's not straightforward. Some social media platforms give clear indications that you've watched a story, while others keep it more ambiguous. So, it really varies depending on the platform and its settings.
Sometimes they do. If the platform has some kind of notification feature, they might get notified.
Yes, they do. Instagram provides a feature that shows the list of people who have viewed a particular story. So, if you watch someone's Ig story, they can see your username among the viewers list.
It depends. Instagram has features that can give some indication if someone has watched a story. For example, if you have mutual close friends, they might tell the person. Also, some third-party apps claim to show this info, but it's not always reliable.
No. There's no built - in way to watch an Instagram story anonymously. As long as you're logged into your account and watch a story, the owner of the story will be able to see that you've watched it.
It depends. Some platforms notify the story creators when someone views their stories, while others don't. So, it's not always clear-cut whether they know or not.
Maybe they do if they have some way of tracking or if you mentioned it to someone who told them.
It depends on the platform. Some apps might have features that allow the person who posted the story to see who viewed it, but not all do. So, it's not a definite yes or no.
In most cases, no. Usually, there's no direct notification to the person whose saved stories you view.
It depends. Some platforms might notify the person if you watch their story, but not all do. For example, on some social media apps, there could be indicators, but on others, it's kept private.