{"id":16836,"date":"2025-12-08T12:32:25","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T12:32:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/?p=16836"},"modified":"2025-12-08T12:32:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T12:32:25","slug":"insta-stalker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/insta-stalker\/","title":{"rendered":"Insta Stalker &#8211; Can You See Who Stalks Your Profile?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is an Insta stalker? Is it an app, a website, or a person? 1 in every 2 people nowadays are always curious about taking a look at someone\u2019s Instagram profile without wanting them to know. However, not everyone\u2019s profile is public, while some don\u2019t want their names showing on the viewed list. Curiosity is one of the most natural human tendencies, but not all curiosity is friendly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s a weird reality of social media, but sometimes the people watching your Instagram aren&#8217;t just friends. An old flame, an unwanted admirer, or even a competitor might be keeping tabs on you. And if anyone has a public account, it\u2019s inevitable they\u2019ll attract the attention of obsessive fans, which is a real concern.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>Safety Tip ~<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When using apps like Instagram or third-party social media apps that store user data and more, always consider online security to encrypt your connection and data. With <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/buy-vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iProVPN<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can not only mask your <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/what-is-an-ip-address\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IP address<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but also prevent cyberattacks like data phishing, and more<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also even worse when the details you share can give scammers everything they need to put together a convincing, personalized phishing message just for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, we\u2019ll discuss a few commonly asked questions and misconceptions about them. These questions regard whether Instastalkers can actually view private accounts, if someone can Insta stalk your account, ways to block an Instastalker, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">        <div class=\"iprovpn_btn_cta_row\">\n    \t<a class=\"btn_cta\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/buy-vpn\" title=\"Get iProVPN Now\">Get iProVPN NOW <i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n    \t<\/div>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/insta-stalker\/#Is_it_Possible_to_See_Who_Stalks_Your_Instagram\" title=\"Is it Possible to See Who Stalks Your Instagram?\">Is it Possible to See Who Stalks Your Instagram?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/insta-stalker\/#What_Does_Instagram_Allow_You_to_View\" title=\"What Does Instagram Allow You to View?\">What Does Instagram Allow You to View?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/insta-stalker\/#Instagram_Allows_You_to_View\" title=\"Instagram Allows You to View\">Instagram Allows You to View<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/insta-stalker\/#What_Instagram_Does_Not_Allow_You_to_See\" title=\"What Instagram Does Not Allow You to See\">What Instagram Does Not Allow You to See<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/insta-stalker\/#How_Do_You_Know_When_Someone_Stalks_Your_Instagram\" title=\"How Do You Know When Someone Stalks Your Instagram?\">How Do You Know When Someone Stalks Your Instagram?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/insta-stalker\/#Particular_Signs_to_Look_For\" title=\"Particular Signs to Look For\">Particular Signs to Look For<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/insta-stalker\/#Best_Instagram_Stalkers_Free_App_Instagram_Stalkers_Website\" title=\"Best Instagram Stalkers Free App &amp; Instagram Stalkers Website\">Best Instagram Stalkers Free App &amp; Instagram Stalkers Website<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/insta-stalker\/#Security_and_Privacy_Issues\" title=\"Security and Privacy Issues\">Security and Privacy Issues<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/insta-stalker\/#The_API_Limitations_on_Instagram\" title=\"The API Limitations on Instagram\">The API Limitations on Instagram<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/insta-stalker\/#Your_Account_Could_Get_Banned_Permanently\" title=\"Your Account Could Get Banned Permanently\">Your Account Could Get Banned Permanently<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/insta-stalker\/#Best_Ways_to_Avoid_an_Insta_Stalker\" title=\"Best Ways to Avoid an Insta Stalker\">Best Ways to Avoid an Insta Stalker<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/insta-stalker\/#Block_Your_Insta_Stalker\" title=\"Block Your Insta Stalker\">Block Your Insta Stalker<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/insta-stalker\/#Only_Approve_Followers_Manually\" title=\"Only Approve Followers Manually\">Only Approve Followers Manually<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/insta-stalker\/#Restrict_a_User_From_Seeing_Your_Lives_and_Stories\" title=\"Restrict a User From Seeing Your Lives and Stories\">Restrict a User From Seeing Your Lives and Stories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/insta-stalker\/#Audit_Your_Followers_List_Regularly\" title=\"Audit Your Followers List Regularly\">Audit Your Followers List Regularly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/insta-stalker\/#Block_Someone_from_a_Single_Insta_Story\" title=\"Block Someone from a Single Insta Story\">Block Someone from a Single Insta Story<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/insta-stalker\/#Use_Two-Factor_Authentication\" title=\"Use Two-Factor Authentication\">Use Two-Factor Authentication<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/insta-stalker\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/insta-stalker\/#How_do_you_know_when_someone_stalks_your_Instagram\" title=\"How do you know when someone stalks your Instagram? \">How do you know when someone stalks your Instagram? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/insta-stalker\/#What_is_the_Insta_stalker_app\" title=\"What is the Insta stalker app? \">What is the Insta stalker app? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/insta-stalker\/#Is_there_an_Instagram_follower_tracker\" title=\"Is there an Instagram follower tracker? \">Is there an Instagram follower tracker? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/insta-stalker\/#What_happened_to_Instastalker\" title=\"What happened to Instastalker? \">What happened to Instastalker? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/insta-stalker\/#How_do_you_anonymously_view_Instagram_stories\" title=\"How do you anonymously view Instagram stories? \">How do you anonymously view Instagram stories? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/insta-stalker\/#Is_there_an_IG_story_viewer_app\" title=\"Is there an IG story viewer app? \">Is there an IG story viewer app? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/insta-stalker\/#How_does_Insta_stalker_work\" title=\"How does Insta stalker work? \">How does Insta stalker work? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/insta-stalker\/#Can_someone_tell_if_I_stalked_their_Instagram\" title=\"Can someone tell if I stalked their Instagram? \">Can someone tell if I stalked their Instagram? <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/insta-stalker\/#To_Conclude\" title=\"To Conclude\">To Conclude<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/insta-stalker\/#Start_Browsing_Privately\" title=\"Start Browsing Privately!\">Start Browsing Privately!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_Possible_to_See_Who_Stalks_Your_Instagram\"><\/span>Is it Possible to See Who Stalks Your Instagram?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ever find yourself wondering who\u2019s been looking at your Instagram profile? It\u2019s quite normal to think otherwise. You might be surprised to learn that Instagram deliberately keeps you in the dark. The app isn&#8217;t built to let you see who&#8217;s visiting your profile or quietly scrolling through your photos.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram is not like other third-party social media apps that notify you when someone checks out your page. Plus, there is no secret list to see your visitors. This is the way Instagram is designed. In a way, this protects your own privacy from other curious users, too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, there is something more crucial to bring to your attention: privacy protection only goes so far. While your followers can&#8217;t see that you visited their profile, Instagram itself sees everything.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every photo you come across, how long you stare at it, every story you rewatch, the posts you save, reshare, draft, and even who you interact with most, all of it is carefully tracked.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through the forceful ways Instagram monitors your activities, it is the very fuel that allows the app to highly target you with ads. This is the core of Instagram\u2019s business model. It makes billions every year, with more than $70.9 billion in 2024 alone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, in a twist, the very platform that is protecting you from unwanted visitors is the one that simultaneously collects vast doses of data on you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_Instagram_Allow_You_to_View\"><\/span>What Does Instagram Allow You to View?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you have a public or a private Instagram account, there are a few things that Instagram allows you to see. These include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instagram_Allows_You_to_View\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram Allows You to View<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Content from followers you\u2019ve approved<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; you will be able to see content like story viewers, story likes, comments, reels, videos, pictures, live viewers, posts, likes, messages, other inbox, etc. However, this only depends on whether the person has accepted your follow request, and vice versa.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Public accounts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; if your account is public, others can view your profile name, picture, username, followers list, number of followers, bio, videos, pictures, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Account information<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; regardless of whether your account is private or public, your username, profile name, bio, and number of followers are all visible publicly. It\u2019s only until you accept a request, others can see your media. However, that\u2019s if there are no selective restrictions in place.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Instagram_Does_Not_Allow_You_to_See\"><\/span>What Instagram Does Not Allow You to See<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Media from private accounts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; if the other account is private and hasn\u2019t accepted you, you will not be able to see any of their content.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Non-followers with private accounts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; if you\u2019re not following others back, you won\u2019t be able to see their content or tag them.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Search results <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; if the account is private, the content will never show up in the search result section, even if you\u2019ve followed a hashtag they use.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, in short, if you&#8217;re hoping to spot an Insta stalker privately on Instagram, the only chance of that happening is via stories and live videos. Through that, you\u2019d be able to see exactly who watched them. However, even that list vanishes after just 24 hours, or even if you cut the livestream short and forget to check the viewers\u2019 list.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another thing to know is that it\u2019s a huge myth that the first people on your Insta Story viewers list are your biggest profile stalkers. That top spot isn&#8217;t a leaderboard for who visits you the most. Instead, Instagram&#8217;s algorithm puts people you frequently interact with, like through DMs, comments, likes, etc., at the front of the line.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you have a professional account and paid for various features and analytics, you&#8217;re still in the dark about who specifically is looking. You&#8217;ll get great data on your overall audience demographics and engagement, but you&#8217;ll never get a list of names.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Know_When_Someone_Stalks_Your_Instagram\"><\/span>How Do You Know When Someone Stalks Your Instagram?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are no direct signs to tell whether someone is stalking you on Instagram. However, there will be a few signs that you can pay attention to. In short, if you\u2019re someone who actively checks viewers, you can check to see how frequently someone is checking your stories and how often they\u2019re liking your posts. Also, check to see how quickly they engage or interact.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Particular_Signs_to_Look_For\"><\/span>Particular Signs to Look For<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few signs that point towards a possible Insta stalker:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Constant story views<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; if you have a public account and you\u2019re constantly getting views from one person, and they\u2019re not following you, there are chances he\/she is stalking you on Instagram.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Shady accounts <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; whenever you\u2019re free, always go through your list of followers. If you come across any that have a weird name, zero followers, zero following, no media, it\u2019s time to block.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Constant engagement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; if you see one person constantly commenting and liking your posts in a very persistent way, it means they\u2019ve got a growing obsession with you. This includes your personal posts.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Out-of-the-ordinary interactions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; if you feel someone is stalking your profile, you can also check to see if they\u2019ve been persistently sending you direct messages. Check to see the tone of messages and comments as well, like intimidating, taunts, sexual harassment, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Instagram_Stalkers_Free_App_Instagram_Stalkers_Website\"><\/span>Best Instagram Stalkers Free App &amp; Instagram Stalkers Website<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guess what? There aren\u2019t any! This isn\u2019t something new and has been going on for a long while. Where there\u2019s a desire, someone will try to sell a solution. A simple glance at your phone\u2019s app store will show you that countless services promise to uncover your Instagram stalkers or reveal who\u2019s looked at your profile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These kinds of apps and websites make all sorts of claims. Some of these claims are actually so believable, from listing your secret admirers to tracking who\u2019s unfollowed you. And the worst part? Many often fall for it!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, you should know, these apps that offer all these claims are too good to be true. In many cases, Insta stalker apps are not just harmless tricks; they can be actively risky. Here\u2019s why:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Security_and_Privacy_Issues\"><\/span>Security and Privacy Issues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sad truth is that apps like Instastalker often prompt users to enter their real Instagram username and password to sign in or to create an account. Given the rate of cyber scams since the past years, needless to say, this too is one of the largest. It can lead to:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Credential theft<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storing all your personal data.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identity theft.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unauthorized access to your Instagram accounts and impersonating you.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram over and over, usually warns its users about the kinds of threats involving sharing sensitive data while using the app. They even advised users to remove all third-party Instastalking apps; they don\u2019t work anyway!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_API_Limitations_on_Instagram\"><\/span>The API Limitations on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An API is like a communication system, allowing different apps to converse with each other, but it only carries pre-approved information. Instagram&#8217;s official messenger, called the Graph API, is very strict about what it shares. It can tell you things like your follower list or how many likes a post got.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it comes with a solid foundational rule: it will never, under any circumstances, reveal who viewed your profile. This is a conscious choice by Instagram&#8217;s parent company, Meta, to protect user privacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, in short, if an app or website claims and promises to show you your profile visitors, you need to know that it\u2019s not getting that data through official channels. It&#8217;s either pulling it through shady, unreliable methods or, more likely, it&#8217;s just making the whole thing up.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Account_Could_Get_Banned_Permanently\"><\/span>Your Account Could Get Banned Permanently<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/developers.facebook.com\/docs\/development\/terms-and-policies\/automated-data-collection\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meta terms of use<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it states that: \u201cYou may not access or collect data from our Products using automated means (without our prior permission) or attempt to access data you do not have permission to access, regardless of whether such automated access or collection is undertaken while logged in to a Facebook account.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also mentions that, according to Meta\u2019s terms, all apps that are used to scrape information from Instagram or any partnering service are completely against its policies. Doing so will result in a permanent ban or removal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Ways_to_Avoid_an_Insta_Stalker\"><\/span>Best Ways to Avoid an Insta Stalker<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you feel like someone has been actively stalking you on Instagram for a while, there are a few things you can do about it:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Block_Your_Insta_Stalker\"><\/span>Block Your Insta Stalker<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re truly bothered by someone constantly keeping track of your every move on Instagram, the best solution would be to block the person. You can either set your account to private, which restricts that person\/persons from seeing your posts, or entirely block them, keeping your profile public. Here is how to block them:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to your profile and click on your followers list.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the search icon to find that user.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click or tap on \u201c<\/span><b>Remove<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d next to the name to remove it from your list.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, to block them, go to their profile, click on the three-dot icon (<\/span>\u22ef<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) on the top-right of their profile.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap \u201c<\/span><b>Block<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also alternatively click on \u201c<\/span><b>Report<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d first if you like to file a complaint, and then the profile automatically gets blocked after that.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Only_Approve_Followers_Manually\"><\/span>Only Approve Followers Manually<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a follower request looks fishy or suspicious, like an account with no posts, a weird username, multiple stolen pictures, no followers, etc., you should ignore them at all costs. If it\u2019s someone who knows you in real life, they\u2019ll directly approach you about the friend request.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restrict_a_User_From_Seeing_Your_Lives_and_Stories\"><\/span>Restrict a User From Seeing Your Lives and Stories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re not someone who usually removes or blocks Instagram followers, you can still easily block or restrict them from seeing your Insta Stories and live videos. To do that, go to your profile settings, look for the &#8220;<\/span><b>Hide story and live<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8221; option, and then just select the names of the followers you want to hide your content from. Confirm with \u201c<\/span><b>Done<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u201d and you&#8217;re all set.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Audit_Your_Followers_List_Regularly\"><\/span>Audit Your Followers List Regularly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have some time on your hands, you can go through the followers on your list. Check to see if you didn\u2019t accidentally let some shady accounts in or someone you don\u2019t trust.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Block_Someone_from_a_Single_Insta_Story\"><\/span>Block Someone from a Single Insta Story<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there is a story that is private or sensitive, and you only want a few people to see it, or restrict one follower from seeing it, you can tweak your settings. To do that, go to your story &gt; <\/span><b>Activity <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; and tap the <\/span><b>three horizontal dots <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">icon that is next to the follower you wish to remove. Then select \u201c<\/span><b>Hide your story<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Two-Factor_Authentication\"><\/span>Use Two-Factor Authentication<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two-factor authentication is one of the most necessary security features and practices. It\u2019s important for maintaining your account and device security and privacy. To enable it, click on your profile hamburger icon <\/span><b>(\u2630)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and click on \u201c<\/span><b>Accounts.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d Next, tap \u201c<\/span><b>Center<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d &gt; \u201c<\/span><b>Account settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d &gt; \u201c<\/span><b>Password and security<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d &gt; \u201c<\/span><b>Login &amp; recovery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d &gt; \u201c<\/span><b>Two-factor authentication<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<div class=\"blog_faq\">\n                <div class=\"faq\">\n            <h3 class=\"faq_title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_when_someone_stalks_your_Instagram\"><\/span>How do you know when someone stalks your Instagram? <i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> \n                        <div class=\"faq_description\">\n                <p>There will be a few signs, like constantly popping up on your Instagram story viewed lists and frequently messaging or interacting, especially when they\u2019re not following you.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"faq\">\n            <h3 class=\"faq_title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Insta_stalker_app\"><\/span>What is the Insta stalker app? <i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> \n                        <div class=\"faq_description\">\n                <p>There is no particular app, but various third-party apps that claim to show you who all stalk your Instagram account. However, you should know that these apps are dangerous, harvest Instagram user account credentials, and no-brainer; they don\u2019t work.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"faq\">\n            <h3 class=\"faq_title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_an_Instagram_follower_tracker\"><\/span>Is there an Instagram follower tracker? <i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> \n                        <div class=\"faq_description\">\n                <p>Yes, there are a few Instagram tracker apps accessible, but they\u2019re from third-party sources and are extremely harmful for your device, data, and privacy. Plus, they don\u2019t work. Instagram never allows or lets third-party sources reveal user information against their will. <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"faq\">\n            <h3 class=\"faq_title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happened_to_Instastalker\"><\/span>What happened to Instastalker? <i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> \n                        <div class=\"faq_description\">\n                <p>Instastalker used to be a third-party app that helped users unveil their stalkers. This goes highly against Instagram\u2019s (Meta) policies. The app was soon taken down. <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"faq\">\n            <h3 class=\"faq_title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_anonymously_view_Instagram_stories\"><\/span>How do you anonymously view Instagram stories? <i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> \n                        <div class=\"faq_description\">\n                <p>You can do so by creating a fake account. However, we don\u2019t recommend doing so.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n                <div class=\"faq\">\n            <h3 class=\"faq_title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_an_IG_story_viewer_app\"><\/span>Is there an IG story viewer app? <i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> \n                        <div class=\"faq_description\">\n                <p>Yes, there are quite a few IG story viewer apps available. However, there is zero guarantee of them working since Instagram restricts them. <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n                <div class=\"faq\">\n            <h3 class=\"faq_title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_Insta_stalker_work\"><\/span>How does Insta stalker work? <i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> \n                        <div class=\"faq_description\">\n                <p>People often talk about \"Insta stalking\" in two ways. The first is using shady apps that promise to show you who is visiting your profile. These are almost always scams that could compromise your account. The other meaning is just someone who quietly watches your Stories or likes old posts without ever commenting. You can't get an official list, but you can sometimes spot a frequent lurker by paying attention. Check who consistently shows up at the top of your story views or who suddenly reacts to a photo from years ago.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n                <div class=\"faq\">\n            <h3 class=\"faq_title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_someone_tell_if_I_stalked_their_Instagram\"><\/span>Can someone tell if I stalked their Instagram? <i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> \n                        <div class=\"faq_description\">\n                <p>Not exactly, not if you do it with a fake account, or not if you don\u2019t do it frequently. <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n    \n    \n    \n    <\/div>\n\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_Conclude\"><\/span>To Conclude<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And that\u2019s all! You now know what Insta stalker is. You also know when someone stalks you on Instagram and how to incorporate security. There are many Insta stalker stories available online that give you insight into situations that occurred in the past. With that in mind, it\u2019s best to take active measures to prevent getting stalked in the future. Other than that, never use any third-party app claiming to show your stalkers&#8217; list. It\u2019s a scam!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">    \t<hr class=\"mt-5\">\n        <div class=\"custom_CTA mt-5\">\n            <div class=\"row\">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-7 align-self-center text-lg-left text-center\">\n                    <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_Browsing_Privately\"><\/span>Start Browsing Privately!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n                    <p clas=\"mb-0\">iProVPN encrypts your data for protection against hackers and surveillance. 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