You can't watch followers' IG stories anonymously. Instagram is designed to protect users' privacy, and any attempts to do so unethically or illegally could get you in trouble.
It usually means that you can keep an eye on the stories of specific followers you choose. It's like having a special way to follow their updates closely.
Well, when it comes to the Followers app, story views basically count how many people have looked at a given story. It's a way to measure the popularity or interest in that specific content.
Generally, followers have no access to know which Instagram stories you have viewed. This is to protect your privacy and viewing habits on the platform.
One way could be if someone shares their story to a group chat or directly with you. But this is dependent on others' actions and not a guaranteed method.
Yes, you can. Check for things like the way the image is cropped. Instagram stories are usually in a specific aspect ratio. If the screenshot has that same ratio and there are elements that seem to be part of an Instagram story's interface, like the bar at the top or bottom that might have been partially cut off in the screenshot, it could be from an Instagram story. But again, it's not foolproof as some editing can be done.
You can't watch Instagram stories secretly. Instagram has privacy settings for a reason, and trying to bypass them is unethical and might lead to account suspension or other penalties.