My ex just went private and I’m curious what they’re up to. I’ve seen some of those ‘viewer’ sites but they look sketchy. Do any of those things actually work or am I out of luck?
No, those “private Instagram viewer” sites don’t work — they’re scams designed to harvest your data, get you to complete surveys, or install malware. Instagram’s private account restrictions are enforced server-side, so no third-party tool can bypass them. Your only legitimate options are to send a follow request or ask a mutual friend.