Yes, they do. Instagram provides a feature that shows the list of people who have viewed a particular story. So, if you watch someone's Ig story, they can see your username among the viewers list.
No. There's no built - in way to watch an Instagram story anonymously. As long as you're logged into your account and watch a story, the owner of the story will be able to see that you've watched it.
It's not straightforward. Some social media platforms give clear indications that you've watched a story, while others keep it more ambiguous. So, it really varies depending on the platform and its settings.
It depends. Instagram has features that can give some indication if someone has watched a story. For example, if you have mutual close friends, they might tell the person. Also, some third-party apps claim to show this info, but it's not always reliable.
It depends. Some platforms notify the story creators when someone views their stories, while others don't. So, it's not always clear-cut whether they know or not.
It depends on the platform. Some apps might have features that allow the person who posted the story to see who viewed it, but not all do. So, it's not a definite yes or no.