Honestly, if you’re thinking about viewing Instagram stories anonymously or downloading them without someone knowing, you might want to take a step back and consider the ethical side of what you’re doing. If someone has posted a story and expects to know who sees it, trying to bypass that is a violation of their trust. And if they’ve set their account to private or only share with close friends, it’s even clearer—they don’t want just anyone watching.
Instead of trying to find ways around the intended privacy of others, maybe just respect their choices. If you really need to see a story, consider following the person or asking them directly. Privacy and consent matter, even online. If a tool exists primarily to circumvent privacy, maybe that’s a sign it’s not the right path to take.