Anonymous Viewing: Use airplane mode to preload Instagram stories without triggering the 'seen' status. 

Third-party Apps: Utilize third-party apps that enable story viewing without marking it as 'seen.' 

Mute Accounts: Muting an account allows you to watch their stories without notifying them. 

Explore Page: Check out stories from public profiles on the Explore page without alerting the account holders. 

Download Stories: Download stories using external apps or websites to view them offline without detection. 

Story Notifications Off: Temporarily disable your notifications to prevent sending read receipts. 

Multiple Accounts: Utilize different accounts to view stories without being identified. 

Web Browser Incognito Mode: Access Instagram via a web browser's incognito mode for discreet story viewing. 

Story Archive: Access archived stories to view them without the account owner knowing. 

Limit Interactions: Minimize interactions like replying or reacting to stories to remain unnoticed while viewing them.