Can you see who looks at your pictures on instagram

Q: How do I see who viewed my highlights on Instagram?

Visit your Instagram” account and tap gkjg to your profile section. Click on a highlight to open it. In the bottom-left section next to Seen by,” the current views count is shown. To see if a particular account has viewed your Highlights, or if you’re curious to see who has viewed them, follow the steps below.

You can't see who views your Instagram profile, but you can see who views stories and videos.
For Instagram stories, you can see exactly who viewed your story while it's still live.
For video posts, you can only see the total number of views and users who've liked the posts.

While you can't see who viewed your Instagram profile, there are two ways you can track the viewers of video content you post on Instagram.

To see who viewed a video on your Instagram story, you'll have to tap the story while it's still live. The total number will appear in the bottom left hand corner. Tap to scroll and view the names of all the users who've watched the story.

For a video posted to your profile feed, tap the label underneath the post. Unfortunately, you can only view the total number of views but not the individual user names. You can, however, view the users who have liked it and, thus, have viewed it.

Here's how to see who viewed your Instagram videos.

Can you see who views your Instagram?

Instagram offers no way to see who has visited your profile.

While the list of Instagram profile visits is hidden, you can get a pretty good idea of who has been checking you out when they interact with one of your stories or video posts.

How to see who viewed one of your Instagram stories

1. Open Instagram on your mobile device.

2. Tap on Your Story – the icon with your profile picture – in the top left hand corner. You can also access your story from your profile page. Both will show a colored ring around your circular profile picture.

Tap “Your Story.” Stefan Ionescu/Insider

3. Tap Activity in the bottom left corner.

Tap “Activity.” Stefan Ionescu/Insider

4. You'll see a pop-up with the number of viewers and a list of the people who viewed the video. You can scroll through the list to see their names.

You can now see everyone who viewed your Instagram story. Stefan Ionescu/Insider

1. Open the Instagram app on your mobile device.

2. Tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.

3. Find the video you want to see the views for and tap it.

Check for the video player icon to easily identify your videos. Stefan Ionescu/Insider

4. Underneath the video, you'll see a total number of views as well as a few of the names of those who liked it. Tap on these labels to view more details.

5. In the details, you'll see the total number of views listed again at the very top; the individual viewers' names are not accessible. Scroll the list to see the names of everyone who liked the video, or use the search bar at the top to save time and search for a specific person.

ou can see the number of views and a few names of the people who liked your video. Stefan Ionescu/Insider

Marissa Perino is a former editorial intern covering executive lifestyle. She previously worked at Cold Lips in London and Creative Nonfiction in Pittsburgh. She studied journalism and communications at the University of Pittsburgh, along with creative writing. Find her on Twitter: @mlperino.

Can you see who looks at your Instagram profile?

So, like Facebook, no third-party apps will tell you who looks at your Instagram profile. This is why you can’t see who viewed your Facebook profile, either.

How do I see who viewed my highlights on Instagram?

Visit your “Instagram” account and tap gkjg to your profile section. Click on a highlight to open it. In the bottom-left section next to “Seen by,” the current views count is shown. To see if a particular account has viewed your Highlights, or if you’re curious to see who has viewed them, follow the steps below.

Who can view my Instagram story?

If your account is private, your Stories are private. Stories posted on public accounts can be viewed by anyone. However, unlike standard Instagram posts, it becomes much easier for users to answer “who viewed my Instagram profile” — or rather, Instagram Story.

How do I see who is following me on Instagram?

To see who follows you, go to your profile and then tap the number in your profile right above ”followers”. Here, you’ll be presented with a complete list of every single account that follows you. At the top of the list, you also have a search bar where you can search for specific users.