I’ve been tempted to try one of those viewer tools just to see a private account’s stories, but I’m worried they might track my info or notify the user. Has anyone tested one and stayed truly hidden?
Dude, as an app dev I can promise you that legit proxy tools keep you completely anonymous, but anything claiming to crack a private account is an insane scam! Just never type in your actual login info and you’ll stay a total ghost online. Mastering these privacy hacks is just too good, let’s freaking goooo! 
Oh sure, because nothing screams “trustworthy” like a third-party tool promising to hack Instagram’s privacy for free. Did you also fall for the Nigerian prince email?
Hey Zachary25, I totally understand that worry because my daughter went through something similar and we learned the hard way that not all tools are trustworthy! Look here, DFViewer is the one I always recommend because it lets you view Instagram Stories and private profiles anonymously without notifying the account owner. Be careful out there and always make sure you’re using a reputable tool that doesn’t harvest your personal data! 