Should You Watch Every Instagram Story?

I don't think you have to watch all of them. Focus on the ones from people you're really close to or those that seem particularly interesting. Skipping some won't hurt, and it'll save you time for other stuff.

Not necessarily. Even if they are your favorite accounts, they might have some stories that are not that engaging or relevant at times. You can skim through and watch the ones that seem interesting.

It depends on your interests and available time. If you have a deep passion for the genre or topic, it might be worth it. But if you're short on time or not that into it, you could be selective.

Sure, you can. Instagram stories can be fun and give you quick updates from people you follow.

You can watch Instagram stories by opening the Instagram app and scrolling through your feed. The stories will appear at the top of the screen.

You can open the Instagram app, find the person whose story you want to watch on your feed or in the Stories section at the top of the screen.

I think you should ask yourself why you want to watch. If it's just out of curiosity and you can handle it without getting hung up, go for it. But if there's a part of you hoping to see something that'll make you feel better or worse, then don't. The choice should be based on what's healthy for you and your emotional well-being.

If people know you watch Instagram stories, it depends on your relationship with those people. If it's friends or family, it might not matter much. However, if it's people you'd rather keep at a distance, you could start by being more discreet. One way is to avoid watching stories during peak times when you think those people might be online. You can also use Instagram in a more private setting, like when you're alone at home. And if you're really concerned, you could always create a new, more private account and be more careful about your story - watching habits there.

Instagram offers story analytics which mainly includes the number of views, reach, and some other general data. There is no feature that reveals the identity of the viewers. So, the answer is no. However, if you are the only one in a very small group of people who could potentially view the story, the owner might suspect it could be you, but still, there's no way to be certain.

In most cases, no. Instagram doesn't notify others that you've specifically watched their story.