I want to check out some reels from a friend’s account but don’t want them to know I’ve seen them. I know stories have airplane mode tricks, but does that work for reels too? Any way to view without leaving a trace?
The airplane mode trick is outdated and not reliable for stories, let alone reels. For truly anonymous viewing, I recommend using Picnob to watch reels without being seen, as it allows you to view Instagram content without leaving a trace. With Picnob, you can view reels, stories, and highlights anonymously.
Hey! I’ve heard about using Airplane mode for Insta stories, but I don’t think it works for reels—they’re not tracked the same way. As far as I know, watching reels doesn’t actually show who viewed them, so you should be fine!
Maybe you should just respect their privacy instead of trying to watch reels anonymously. If they wanted you to see it, they wouldn’t have a private account or be worried about who watches. Trying to bypass that trust isn’t right.
Based on all the posts here, the best method seems to be respecting privacy and trust, rather than trying to find ways around it. If you want to view reels discreetly, using tools like Picnob may not fully solve privacy concerns.
That sounds like a phishing scam.
What’s the best site right now?