Check active public stories
Enter a public account username or profile URL to view currently available photo and video stories in chronological order.
PUBLIC STORY VIEWER
View public Instagram stories without signing in
Enter an Instagram username or profile URL to see currently available public photo and video stories.
No visitor login
Public accounts only
Mobile and desktop
Private accounts and content limited to signed-in audiences cannot be viewed.
HOW IT WORKS
How to view an Instagram story
Check public stories in three steps without installing an app or connecting your account.
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Copy the username
Copy the @username or profile URL of a public Instagram account.
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Paste and search
Enter it in the search field above and select View stories.
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Browse active stories
View currently available public photos and videos in the results.
INSTAGRAM STORY GUIDE
A clear guide to viewing public Instagram stories
Instaview is designed for checking currently active stories from public accounts. Private, expired and audience-restricted content is not available.
No visitor account connection
Visitors do not connect an Instagram account or submit an Instagram password to use the viewer.
Save photos and videos
Use the download control on an available story to save its media. Respect copyright, privacy and the account owner's rights.
BUILT FOR CLARITY
How Instaview handles lookups
Public content only
We only query accounts and active stories that are publicly available.
Minimal input
We never ask visitors for an Instagram password or account connection.
Short-lived cache
Results are cached briefly to reduce repeated requests and then refreshed.
FAQ
Instagram Story Viewer FAQ
Can I view stories from private accounts?
No. Private accounts, Close Friends stories, deleted stories and expired stories are not available.
Do I need to log in to Instagram?
No. Visitors never enter an Instagram account or password on this site.
Why are no stories displayed?
The account may have no active stories, may have changed its username, or Instagram may be temporarily limiting requests.
Is this an official Instagram service?
No. Instaview is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Instagram or Meta.