Some third - party apps claim to offer private viewing of IG stories, but be cautious as using such apps may violate Instagram's terms of service. Instagram has its own built - in privacy mechanisms like the ones mentioned above, and relying on unauthorized third - party apps can lead to security risks and potential account suspension.
Yes, by using the 'Close Friends' feature. You can add specific people to this list, and when you post a story for this group, it's private among them, and others won't be aware that you've shared a story privately.
If you want to watch Instagram stories privately, you can try using a VPN. By changing your IP address, it can add an extra layer of privacy. However, make sure to use a reliable VPN service. Also, you could turn off your activity status on Instagram. This way, the people whose stories you are watching won't be notified that you've viewed their story. But keep in mind that this only works to a certain extent as some actions on Instagram can still potentially expose your identity.
One way is to use the 'Close Friends' feature. You can add specific people to your Close Friends list. Then, when you post a story, only those on the list can see it. So, when you watch their stories in return, it's like a private viewing within a selected group. Another option is to create a new, private Instagram account just for watching stories from a particular set of people without your main account being associated.
You can watch Instagram stories privately by turning off your 'Activity Status' in the settings. This way, when you view someone's story, they won't be notified that you've seen it. Also, if you're in a situation where you don't want others to see what you're viewing, you can quickly view the story and then close the app. However, keep in mind that some actions like screenshotting a story may still notify the user depending on their settings.