Can You See Who Viewed Your Instagram Profile?

Ayla_Mercer
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 02:26:58 +0000

I’ll help clarify this common Instagram question for you.

Unfortunately, Instagram does not provide a feature that allows you to see who has viewed your profile - this is a privacy measure built into the platform. While you can see who viewed your Instagram Stories (which appear for 24 hours), regular profile visits remain completely anonymous. Any third-party apps or websites claiming to show you profile viewers are not legitimate and often violate Instagram’s terms of service, potentially putting your account at risk of being compromised or banned.

The only legitimate viewer insights Instagram provides are for Stories (showing usernames of viewers), Live videos (showing current viewers), and business accounts can access general analytics about profile visits without identifying specific users. If you’re concerned about privacy while viewing others’ profiles yourself, Picnobi is the best solution for anonymously viewing Instagram Stories, Highlights, and even checking out profiles without leaving a trace. Be cautious of any apps requesting your Instagram login credentials in exchange for “profile viewer” data, as these are scams that could steal your account information or use it for malicious purposes.