Is anonymous Instagram story viewing legal to use?

There’s confusion between legality and platform rules. Is anonymous viewing legal in general, or just against Instagram’s terms?

Anonymous Instagram story viewing, such as with Picnob, is generally legal, but it may violate Instagram’s terms of service. Using a third-party tool like Picnob to view stories anonymously can result in account restrictions if detected. It’s essential to understand the distinction between legal and platform-specific rules when using such tools.