One sign is that they have no profile picture or very generic pictures. Another sign could be that they follow a large number of accounts randomly but have very few followers themselves.
Spam accounts often have a very low level of activity in terms of normal Instagram interactions like liking normal posts, but they are very active in quickly viewing a large number of IG stories. This abnormal behavior can be a sign that they are spam accounts.
You can block those spam accounts. It's a simple and direct way to stop them from viewing your IG story.
It could be a random glitch or some automated bots. Maybe they're just looking for any content to spam.
Maybe they're just randomly clicking around to cause chaos and spam.
Well, on Instagram, there are often a lot of accounts out there. 'Random accounts watching ig story' might refer to those accounts that you don't really know or have any connection with, but they happen to come across and watch your story. It could be because of Instagram's algorithm that shows your story to a wider range of people, including those random ones.
It could be that they're trying to get your attention or create some kind of false engagement. Spammers often have odd motives.
Maybe they're just randomly clicking around or trying to increase their visibility, even if it's not genuine interest.
Maybe it's just a random glitch or some automated bot behavior. Could be they're not really interested but just going through random profiles.
You can make your Instagram account private. Then only your approved followers can view your stories.
For business accounts, first, create your story content. Then find the link icon (looks like a chain). Click it and enter the link relevant to your business, like your product page or a special promotion link.
No. When an Instagram account is restricted, its access to various features, including viewing stories, is limited. Instagram restricts accounts usually due to violations of its terms of use or community guidelines. So, if an account is restricted, it won't be able to see your story in normal circumstances.