Instagram Story Privacy: How to See Old Stories After Blocking

Have you ever been blocked by someone on Instagram and wonder if you can still see their old stories? If someone has posted Instagram stories and then blocks you, you won't be able to view their current or any previously posted stories. This article explains the limitations and some workarounds when someone blocks you, as well as discussing the important caveat of temporarily deactivating your account to avoid revealing your view.

Blocking Someone on Instagram

When you block someone on Instagram, you lose access to their stories, posts, and profile. You won't be able to:

View new posts or stories Search for their profile Send them direct messages Interact with their posts (like, comment, etc.)

However, if you have previously interacted with their account (liked, commented, saved), you might still be able to see those interactions and posts as long as you still have the link or the post is public. Keep in mind that you won't be able to see any new posts, stories, or interactions.

Timing and View Count

If the person has archived the story, the viewer list will last for 48 hours. After that period, the view count and viewer list will no longer be available.

Instagram stories are designed to last 24 hours, after which the viewer list is no longer visible to the account owner.

Viewer lists and view counts are not available after 48 hours, meaning your view will be visible for two full days at the maximum.

You can use methods to view someone's story and direct messages without notifying them on the Instagram website, Android, and iPhone. It is possible to watch the stories of people without following them, but this is only possible for public accounts.

Temporarily Deactivating Your Account

To avoid revealing your view to the account owner, you can temporarily deactivate your Instagram profile. Here's how to do it:

Log out of your Instagram account.

Wait for 48 hours to pass after you view the story (in case the view count is still visible).

Reactivate your account and check if you can still see the story view.

Remember, this method only works if the view count is still visible within 48 hours. Once the 48-hour window has passed, the view count will no longer be accessible.

Blocking on Instagram and View Count

Blocking someone on Instagram will also affect the view count on their stories. Here are some important points:

Your views will no longer show up on their story.

They will no longer be on your followers list. This means they will have to follow you back if they want to view your stories and content.

To unsee a direct message (DM), you must keep them blocked. Once you unblock them, the conversation will be visible to both parties.

Conclusion

Blocking someone on Instagram means you won't be able to see their new posts or stories, nor will you be able to interact with their content. However, you might still be able to see previously viewed posts or stories if they are public. To avoid revealing your view, temporarily deactivate your account or wait for the view count to expire. Blocking someone also removes them from your followers list and affects your view count on their stories.