Instagram is widely used for sharing photos, videos, and Reels. Many people check others’ profiles out of curiosity. If you have ever opened someone’s profile multiple times, you might wonder if they can see it. The clear answer is no; Instagram does not show who viewed a profile or how many times it was viewed.
Instagram does not share this information with users. Whether you open someone’s profile one time or visit it many times, they will not be notified. There is no Instagram feature that shows profile visitors or the number of visits. Profile views are kept completely private.
Does Instagram Show Profile Visitors?
Instagram does not show who viewed your profile. There is no option or feature that provides a list of profile visitors. Unlike LinkedIn, which lets users see who has viewed their profile, Instagram keeps profile visits private.
Although profile views are private on Instagram, some actions are visible to others. If you like someone’s post, they can see your username. If you leave a comment, it appears publicly under their post. When you watch someone’s Story, your name appears on their viewers’ list. However, just opening and viewing their profile does not notify them.
What About Professional Accounts?

If someone uses a professional account on Instagram, they have access to Insights. Insights provide useful data like reach, engagement, and total profile visits. However, this data only displays numbers. It does not show the names of people who have visited the profile. Even with a Creator or Business account, the profile’s visitors are not disclosed.
Furthermore, the third-party apps often advertise features that claim to show who viewed your Instagram profile. However, Instagram keeps profile visits private and does not share this information with outside apps. Because of this, such apps cannot be trusted. They might steal your data or affect the security of your account. It is always safer to rely solely on Instagram’s official features.
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