How to View Instagram Posts and Stories Without an Account

Quick Tips

• Navigate to Instagram.com in your web browser > add /username after the web address, replacing the username with the profile handle you want to see. This works for public accounts only.
• Explore services like Dumpor or Imginn to search for public profiles and view their posts, which sometimes include stories and highlights.

How to See Instagram Stories Without an Account

Unlike posts on Instagram (mentioned below), users can see who opened/viewed their Instagram Stories. Moreover, there’s no option to check them without opening an Instagram account. However, there are third-party tools that let you do it. We have compiled a list of the best ones.

But are third-party Instagram profile viewers safe? Well, yes and no. Some Instagram third-party tools, like the ones listed below, use ads as their source to fund the service and do not ask for your personal details, contrary to many other tools.

Method 1: Instagram Downloads

This free tool allows you to view and download Stories, Instagram profile pictures, posts, reels, videos, IGTV, and highlights. Follow the instructions below.

Step 1: Open any browser and go to the Instagram Downloads website.

Step 2: Now, type the username in the search field and press Enter.

Step 3: Scroll down and click on Stories to view it. 

Step 4: Much like Insta-Stories, even Instagram Downloads allow you to download the Story with a click. 

The only noticeable downside of using Instagram Downloads is that you can only view 12 posts, not more.

Note: When you download a Story containing a video, it gets saved as a photo, which was a big letdown for me. So, if you want to download the Story video, use Dumpor (listed below).

Method 2: Dumpor

Dumpor lets you view Posts, Reels, Videos, and Stories without logging in or creating an Instagram account. It also allows you to search based on hashtags and locations, which is nifty. Follow along.

Step 1: Open your default browser and visit Dumpor.

Step 2: Type the username in the search bar and click Search.

Step 3: You will be presented with many profiles. Click on the one you’re looking for.

Step 4: Scroll down and click on Show Stories.

Step 5: Now, select the one you wish to view.

Step 6: Dumpor also allows you to download the stories. Click on the green download icon at the top right to download them.

How to See Instagram Posts Without an Account

There are some prerequisites for this method to work. Firstly, you must use the username of the Instagram profile you wish to view. If you don’t know the username or if the account is private, you can’t view it. That said, here’s how to do it.

Using a Web Browser

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

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

Step 2: You will land on the profile page. Click on x at the bottom right to remove the banner for a better view.

Step 3: Now, find the photo or video you want to view, right-click on the image, and click Open image in a new tab.

This way, you can view the photo or video in full size.

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

Mind you, Instagram limits unauthorized users from viewing a profile. You can go on to view about 36 of the latest posts of any open account, after which you will see a pop-up window that says ‘Log in to continue’, which cannot be closed.

There are only two solutions to the above problem;

1. Create an Instagram account and check posts without any limitations.
2. Use third-party tools to access Instagram without an account.

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

View Instagram Profile Using a Third-Party Tool

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

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 you want to view from the list.

And unlike Instagram, ImgInn doesn’t stop you after 36 latest posts. Besides, it goes one step further to let you download the photos or videos on the account. 

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