How to View Instagram Reels Without an Account

Want to watch Instagram Reels but have given up on Instagram itself? Or maybe you want to watch some Instagram Reels anonymously. You don’t need an account to view Reels or posts on Instagram. In fact, you don’t even need to create a ghost account for this.

Surprised, right? While there is no official way to view Instagram Reels without an Instagram account, several workarounds do exist. Follow this guide to know more.

All the workarounds mentioned below are possible on a browser, irrespective of whether it is on your desktop or mobile. Also, you are only limited to viewing Reels, some posts, the initial comments on them, and seeing related accounts anonymously. You can’t post comments, like photos, videos, or Reels, and follow an Instagram account without logging into your own account first.

How to View Reels Using an Instagram Profile Link

One of the easiest methods to view posts or Reels without having an Instagram account is via the profile URL. However, you must know the username or Instagram handle for this method. After that, you need to follow these steps:

1. Open the browser of your choice.
2. Enter Instagram.com/username in the URL address bar.
3. Press Enter, and the Instagram profile will open.
4. To view Reels, go to the Reels tab to check them out.
   

How to Watch Instagram Reels From Facebook

Did you know it is possible to connect your Instagram and Facebook accounts? Yes! That makes it easier for users to post reels on both platforms simultaneously. And so, you can use Facebook to watch Reels posted on Instagram. However, it is only possible when the account cross-posts the Reels on Facebook.

Follow the steps as mentioned: 

1. Open Facebook.
2. Go to the profile (whose Reels you wish to see) or search for it
3. Now, click Reels.
4. You will see the Reels posted on Instagram here.
   

Usually, the account holders keep the same name, but if you cannot find it with the same name, you will need to search a bit to figure out the right profile.

How to Download and View Instagram Reels Using Third-Party Tools

Several third-party tools aid in viewing Instagram reels and posts without an Instagram account. You can use these websites to view Instagram stories, reels, captions, posts, etc. Besides, there is no need to log in.

Instagram Downloads

Instagram Downloads is one of the most popular third-party websites to view posts, Reels, etc., without an Instagram account.

1. Open Instagram Downloads.
2. Enter the profile username or the URL in the search bar.
   
3. Now, you can view the content on the profile.
   

The tool also lets you download photos, videos, Reels profile photos, and more. However, if the username or the Instagram account is private, this method will not work. If you use this tool on mobile, you can tap and hold a picture and get the contextual menu to download, but on desktop, you get the Download button.

→ Check out Instagram Downloads 

Dumpor

Another excellent third-party website to view posts, reels, etc., without an account is Dumpor. It is easy to use and requires users to follow simple steps. Take a look –

1. Open Dumpor.
2. In the search bar, enter the profile username.
3. You can use Tags and Locations to get to the exact account (in case multiple accounts have the same name).
   
4. Scroll down and view the content.
   

An interesting note about this tool is that it uses the Instagram API, and you can almost get the same thing you get when you are logged in, except that you cannot interact. Also, if the profile has limited on who can Instagram posts and stories, it will not be able to download. However, there are too many advertisements which you will find annoying. 

Check out Dumpor

Sneak into the Reels

So now you know how to watch Instagram Reels without an account. We get it! You might not want an account but still wish to view content on the platform. The apparent drawback of watching Reels like this is that you don’t get personalized recommendations on your primary Instagram account. 

On top of that, Instagram doesn’t notify who has watched the reel to anyone, so even if you watch it with your account, it is okay. But if you are here to check it randomly, these methods should be the best ways to sneak into the reels and view stories, posts, and videos anonymously without logging in.

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