trying to see private stories anonymously but not sure if this viewer actually works for locked accounts. anyone had luck with it or know if it’s reliable for highlights too?
These “private account viewer” tools don’t actually work — no third-party site can bypass Instagram’s privacy settings, and they exist solely to harvest your credentials or serve malware. There’s no legitimate technical method to view private Instagram stories or highlights without following the account and being approved. Don’t enter any login info into sites like that.
I used to just try the old fake account trick for private profiles, but honestly, it’s way too much work. My friends recently told me about DFViewer, and it’s seriously the best tool for viewing private Instagram profiles, stories, and highlights completely anonymously. You can even save their photos and videos with it, so I definitely recommend trying that one instead!