Understanding Messenger Stories

Messenger Stories is a feature on Facebook Messenger that allows users to share deleted photos and videos after 24 hours. These stories appear at the top of the Messenger app and can be seen by anyone connected to the user’s Facebook account. When a user sends a story, Messenger notifies the user who has viewed it, and the user can see a list of who has viewed their story. However, with the right approaches, you can view Messenger Stories without being identified or added to the viewer list.

Here are 4 methods to view messenger stories without them knowing

• • Method 1: View Messenger Stories incognito

• • Method 2: Viewing Messenger Stories with Airplane mode

• • Method 3: Using a third-party app to view Messenger stories

• • Method 4: Checking Messenger Stories from a friend’s account

Method 1: View Messenger Stories in incognito

One of the easiest ways to watch Messenger stories without them knowing uses the Messenger app’s built-in incognito mode. This feature allows you to view your Messenger account without leaving a digital trail.

Here are the steps to view Messenger Stories in incognito mode:

1. 1. Open it Messenger app on your phone.

1. 1. Tap your profile picture icon in the upper left corner.

1. 1. Toggle the “Active status” switch to off.

1. 1. Toggle the “Show when you’re active” switch to off.

1. 1. Now you can surf Messenger and view Stories without being detected.

Note that turning off your active status will also disable your ability to see the active status of other users. So you won’t be able to tell if the person who posted the story is currently online.

Method 2: Viewing Messenger Stories with Airplane mode

Another way to view Messenger Stories without them knowing is by using airplane mode on your phone. This method prevents the Messenger app from sending data to Facebook’s servers. Here are the steps:

1. 1. Open the Messenger app on your phone.

1. 1. Find the story you want to view and let it load completely.

1. 1. Turn on airplane mode on your phone.

1. 1. Go back to the Messenger app and review your history.

1. 1. After reviewing, close the Messenger app and turn off airplane mode.

1. 1. The viewed story will still be marked as unviewed in the Messenger app.

Note that this method may not work if the person who posted the story has turned on the “Allow replay” option, which allows users to replay their stories. In this case, the person will receive a notification that you have viewed their history.

Method 3: Using a third-party app to view Messenger stories

Some third-party apps also claim to let you view Messenger Stories without being detected. However, be careful while using these apps as they may not be safe and may harm your device.

Here are the steps to use a third-party app to view Messenger Stories:

1. 1. Download a third-party app from a trusted source that claims to let you view Messenger Stories anonymously.

1. 1. Open the app and sign in to your Facebook account.

1. 1. Find the story you want to view and let it load completely.

1. 1. View history through the third-party app.

1. 1. After review, close the app and delete it from your phone.

It’s important to note that using third-party apps to view Messenger Stories is not recommended. These apps can steal your personal information or damage your device. So proceed with caution and download apps only from trusted sources.

Method 4: Checking Messenger Stories from a friend’s account

Another way to view Messenger Stories anonymously is to check them from a friend’s account. If your friend has access to the person’s story, they can show it to you on their device without leaving a trace. Here are the steps:

1. 1. Ask your friend if they have access to the Messenger story you want to see.

1. 1. If your friend can see the story, ask them to show it to you on their device.

1. 1. View your friend’s device history and then close the app.

1. 1. The viewed story will still be marked as unviewed in the Messenger app.

Note that this method requires you to trust your friend with your privacy and may only be feasible if your friend has access to the person’s history.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can the person who posted the story on Messenger know if I’ve viewed it using any of these methods?
A: The methods listed in this guide are designed to allow you to view Messenger Stories without being recognized. However, there is no guarantee that the person who posted the story will not find out. For example, if the person has “Allow replay” turned on, they’ll get a notification that you’ve viewed their story.

Q: Are these methods safe to use?
A: The methods listed in this guide are safe, except for third-party applications. Third-party applications may pose a security risk to your personal information and device. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid using third-party apps and download apps only from trusted sources.

Q: Can these methods be used to view stories on other social media platforms?
A: No, these methods are specific to viewing Messenger Stories anonymously. Other social media platforms may have different features and settings that do not allow anonymous viewing of stories.