If you don't follow someone but watch their story, can they see that you've viewed it?

It depends on the platform and its privacy settings. Some apps might allow it, but on many, if you don't follow them, they won't be notified of your view.

Typically, no. Many social media platforms are designed in such a way that the act of a non - follower viewing a story goes unnoticed by the story owner. This is mainly to encourage more organic viewership and not make users overly self - conscious about who is viewing their content. The focus is more on the overall reach and engagement numbers rather than the specific identity of the viewers in terms of follower status.

In most cases, yes. Many social media platforms have features that allow the person who posted the story to know who has viewed it.

Well, in many cases, no. Usually, you need to follow someone to have access to their stories. But some social media might show you recommended or public stories from people you don't follow.

Generally, you can't. Social media platforms often restrict story viewing to followers to protect users' privacy and control the sharing of personal content. But there could be some exceptions depending on the platform's settings and the user's privacy choices.

It depends. In some cases, it might not be rude at all. If it's a public story, it could be seen as normal curiosity. But if the person has made it clear they only want followers to view their stories, then it could be considered a bit rude.

Well, it's a bit of a gray area. If you're casually browsing and happen to come across their story, it's not rude. But if you consistently watch their stories without following them, it could be seen as taking advantage of their public posts without showing any form of support like following them. It also might make the person wonder why you're interested enough to watch but not follow.

It depends on the specific social media platform. Some, like Instagram, may give the creator insights into who viewed their story, while others might not have such a feature. Usually, the platform's privacy settings and policies determine this.

In many cases, it depends on the platform. Some apps or social media sites have settings that allow the owner of the story to see who has viewed it, while others don't.

It depends. Some platforms might show your story to a wider audience based on certain algorithms or settings, but generally, it's less likely for someone who doesn't follow you to see it directly.