Instagram Stories are a great way to share moments with your followers, but they disappear after 24 hours. Normally, you can check who viewed your Story while it’s active, but what if you want to see the viewers after it disappears?
Fortunately, there are three ways to track Story viewers even after 24 hours. Let’s explore them below!
1. Check Instagram Story Archives (Available for 48 Hours)
If your Story has disappeared after 24 hours, you can still check who viewed it by accessing your Story Archive. However, Instagram only keeps viewer data for an extra 24 hours (a total of 48 hours from posting).
🔹 How to Check Story Views in Archives:
- Open Instagram and go to your profile.
- Tap the ☰ (three lines menu) in the top-right corner.
- Select Archive and find the expired Story.
- Swipe up on the Story to see the viewers list.
📌 Note: After 48 hours, Instagram removes the viewer list, and you won’t be able to see who viewed it anymore.
2. Check Story Highlights (Without Viewer List)
If you saved your Story as a Highlight, you can still view the Story, but you won’t see the viewer list after 48 hours.
🔹 How to View Story Highlights:
- Go to your Instagram profile.
- Tap on the Highlight where the Story was saved.
- The Story will play, but you won’t see the viewers list if it’s older than 48 hours.
📌 Tip: If you want to track viewers, take a screenshot of the viewer list before it disappears!
3. Use Instagram Insights (For Business & Creator Accounts)
If you have a Business or Creator account, Instagram provides Insights, which show how many people viewed your Story even after 48 hours—but not individual names.
🔹 How to Check Instagram Insights:
- Go to your Instagram profile.
- Tap Insights (available for Business/Creator accounts).
- Scroll down to Content You Shared and tap on Stories.
- Find the expired Story and check the view count.
📌 Note: Instagram Insights only shows the number of viewers, not the list of usernames.
FAQs About Seeing Who Viewed Your Instagram Story After 24 Hours
1. Can I see who viewed my Instagram Story after 24 hours?
Yes, but only for an extra 24 hours. You can check Story viewers in your Story Archive within 48 hours of posting. After that, Instagram removes the viewer list.
2. How do I check who viewed my Story after 24 hours?
Follow these steps:
- Go to your Instagram p
rofile.
- Tap the ☰ (menu icon) in the top-right corner.
- Select Archive and find your Story.
- Swipe up to see the viewer list (only available for 48 hours).
3. Can I still see Story views after 48 hours?
No, Instagram removes the viewer list after 48 hours. However, if you have a Business or Creator account, you can see the total number of views using Instagram Insights, but not the usernames.
4. Will adding my Story to Highlights keep the viewer list?
No, if you save a Story as a Highlight, you can still watch it, but the viewer list disappears after 48 hours.
5. Can third-party apps show me who viewed my Story after 24 hours?
No. Any third-party app that claims to track Story viewers after 48 hours is fake. Instagram does not provide this data to external apps.
6. How can I track Story viewers for a longer time?
- Take a screenshot of the viewer list before 24 hours.
- Check Story Archives within 48 hours to see views before they disappear.
7. Why can’t I see my Story viewers after 24 hours?
There are two possible reasons:
- Your Story Archive is turned off (check in Settings > Privacy > Story).
- It’s been more than 48 hours since you posted the Story.
8. Does Instagram notify people if I check who viewed my Story?
No, Instagram does not notify users when you check your Story viewers.
9. Can I recover my Instagram Story viewer list after 48 hours?
No, once the viewer list is gone, there is no way to recover it. Instagram does not store this data permanently.
10. Will Instagram add a feature to see Story viewers after 48 hours?
As of now, Instagram has not announced any plans to extend Story viewer tracking beyond 48 hours.
Final Thoughts
If you want to see who viewed your Instagram Story after 24 hours, your best option is checking Story Archives within 48 hours. If your Story is saved as a Highlight, you can still watch it, but the viewer list will disappear.
For Business or Creator accounts, Insights can show the total view count, but not the usernames.
To track Story viewers longer, consider taking screenshots of the viewer list before the 24-hour mark!
