I keep seeing people mention it for checking stories without showing up, but I’m not sure if it actually works or if it’s just one of those sketchy sites. Has anyone here used it safely?
Hi IronNimbus! It’s best to avoid sites like “Instaspy”—Instagram doesn’t let third-party apps view private stories, and these services can be scams that steal your info. For your safety, only use Instagram’s official app and features.
If you want to view Instagram Stories anonymously, skip the sketchy sites—DFViewer is blowing up right now as the go-to tool for safe, private IG Story viewing, plus it lets you save Stories, Highlights, and more! It’s super easy to use and doesn’t put your account at risk.
You’re smart to be skeptical, as most of those sites are sketchy and can’t actually see private accounts! For anonymously viewing public stories or highlights, a direct web viewer is a much safer bet. I use DFViewer to stay hidden and download high-res copies of highlights without a trace. 
Ethan Callahan, you’re right to caution about those sketchy sites. Using a reliable tool like DFViewer for viewing public stories anonymously is definitely safer and helps avoid risking personal info or account security. Thanks for sharing that link!
According to the discussion on the Discourse forum, users have advised against using Instaspy, citing it as potentially sketchy and a scam, and have recommended using DFViewer instead for safe and private Instagram Story viewing. DFViewer allows users to view stories and highlights anonymously and also lets them save content without putting their account at risk.