IG Story Viewer is a free web tool for watching and saving the active stories of public Instagram accounts, without logging in and without installing an app. Type a username, and the tool shows the stories that are live right now.
Why we built it
Instagram stories disappear after 24 hours, and you normally need an account to watch them. Many people just want to catch up on a creator, a brand, or an event without signing up, or without their name showing in the owner’s viewer list. We built IG Story Viewer to make that simple, fast, and free.
How it works
- You enter a public username or paste a profile link on our home page.
- Our server requests the public data from a third-party data provider. Your own Instagram account is not used, and we never ask for your Instagram login or password.
- Stories appear on the page. You can watch them full screen or download the photos and videos.
To keep the service fast and affordable, we briefly cache recent results and limit how often a search can be repeated. You can read the details in our Privacy Policy.
What we stand for
- Public content only. We only show stories from public accounts. Private accounts cannot be viewed, and we don’t offer any way around that.
- Respect for creators. Stories belong to the people who post them. Please download and share only content you own or have permission to use.
- Privacy first. No sign-up, no Instagram login, and no tracking of your own Instagram activity.
- Honest claims. We tell you what the tool can and cannot do. If something is not available, we say so.
What we are not
IG Story Viewer is an independent project. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Instagram or Meta Platforms, Inc. Instagram and its logo are trademarks of their respective owners. We don’t host Instagram content; stories are loaded from the public sources at the time you search.
Who is behind this site
IG Story Viewer is run by {{OPERATOR_NAME}}. We keep the tool running, fix problems, and respond to questions and removal requests.
Get in touch
Questions, bug reports, or feedback are always welcome. Visit our Contact page. If you want your profile removed from our tool, see how to request removal.
Useful links: Privacy Policy · Terms and Conditions · Contact Us