About this extension

View stories & highlights without anyone knowing — fast, easy, and completely anonymous.

Anonymous Story Viewer is a privacy-focused browser extension that lets you watch public stories without appearing in the viewer list. Whether you're curious, cautious, or just prefer to browse quietly, this tool gives you full access to stories without revealing your identity.

🚀 Key Features
Watch Stories Anonymously
Browse public stories without leaving a trace. No account activity, no view history.

Video & Image Support
Seamlessly loads both image and video stories from profiles.

Download
Easily download video and image sources to your computer in one click.
Define custom download folders to keep your files neatly organized in subfolders.

Favorites
Save your favorite users and access their stories instantly — no need to visit their profile again.

Bookmarks
Bookmark specific stories before they expire. Keep track of what matters most, without rushing.

Real-Time Updates
The story viewer automatically refreshes when you visit a new profile — no manual steps required.

Friends' Reels Tray
View your friends' stories anonymously, just like homepage story tray — but private.

Lightweight & Secure
The extension runs entirely in your browser. It doesn’t collect your personal data.

🛠 How It Works
Visit any public profile in your browser.
Click the Anonymous Story Viewer icon on the top-right corner of the browser window.
Instantly see and browse the stories anonymously.
Add users to Favorites for faster access next time.

⚠️ Note: To view video content, the extension may request optional permission to access video hosting domains. This ensures proper video playback and is completely optional.

💡 Why Use It?
Instagram doesn't offer a built-in way to view stories without being seen — but this extension gives you back control. Whether you're doing research, monitoring a brand, or just prefer to browse privately, Anonymous Story Viewer is the safe, simple solution.

Enjoy private, anonymous story viewing — just the way it should be.

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