Can someone see my story view if i block them later?

Jan 28, 2026 - 5:58 PM

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  • If I watch someone’s Instagram story and block them right after, will my username still appear in their viewer list if they already checked it, or does blocking fully remove all traces?

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  • When you view an Instagram story and then immediately block the user, your name is typically removed from their viewer list. This happens because blocking severs the connection between accounts, causing your profile data to disappear from their interface. However, if the person was actively looking at the list the moment you watched it, they might have already seen your username. For those who want to avoid such risks entirely, using a tool like https://viewverio.com/viewed-their-story-if-i-block-them/ is a much safer alternative. These services allow you to watch content without your account ever being logged in the first place, removing the need for the view and block tactic. While blocking usually hides your tracks after the fact, it isn't a 100% guarantee against a quick-eyed user who is monitoring their views in real-time.

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