Shyview

Instagram Highlights Viewer

Open the story highlights pinned to a public profile and watch them without logging in.

How it works

  1. 1

    Enter a username

    The handle or a link to the profile.

  2. 2

    Pick a highlight

    Every collection on the profile shows up with its cover and title.

  3. 3

    Watch and save

    Items play in the order they were posted. Each has its own Save button.

Questions people ask

What's the difference between a story and a highlight?

A story disappears after 24 hours. A highlight is a set of old stories the owner chose to keep on their profile, and it stays until they remove it.

Does watching a highlight show up anywhere?

No. Highlights opened here are fetched by our server, so your name isn't attached to the view.

Do I need an Instagram account?

No. There's nothing to sign up for and nothing to connect. Type a username and the results load on this page.

Can I see a private account?

No. We only show what Instagram already shows to anyone who opens a public profile without logging in. If an account is private, you'll see a note saying so and nothing else.

Why does a highlight show fewer items than on Instagram?

Highlight contents are cached for up to a day. If the owner just added something, it will turn up on a later visit.