Is there a way to subscribe to notifications for someone’s Stories without actually following their account? I have a feeling a certain person might be using some kind of social media management app or service.
Do such features even exist?
Standard posts, Reels, and public activity data are accessible without following the user. For Stories, there are dedicated services for viewing public content that allow you to open them in a browser without logging into your own account. However, Instagram no longer displays a user’s likes and comments as a separate feed, so options in this regard are much more limited.
If an account is public, its posts, stories, likes and comments are visible to all. However, if you want to keep a distance from some individual and do not want them to know about your browsing, account viewer is your best option. All you have to do is enter their username and you will be able to see whatever you want, completely anonymously. This service allows you to view the content you are interested in using only the nickname while maintaining complete anonymity.