How To Know If Someone Screenshots Your Instagram Story

Instagram does not notify users when someone takes a screenshot of their regular Story. However, there are a few exceptions and nuances to be aware of:

How To Know If Someone Screenshots Your Instagram Story

1. Regular Instagram Stories

• Instagram does not notify you if someone takes a screenshot of your regular Story.
• You can only see who has viewed your Story by swiping up on the Story and checking the viewer list.

2. Disappearing Photos or Videos in Direct Messages (DMs)

• If you send a disappearing photo or video via Instagram Direct Messages (not a Story), Instagram will notify you if the recipient takes a screenshot.
• The notification will appear in the chat thread.

3. Instagram Stories with Music

• If you post a Story with music, Instagram may notify you if someone takes a screenshot, but this is not consistent and depends on Instagram’s current features and updates.

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4. Close Friends List

• Even if you share a Story with your Close Friends list, Instagram still does not notify you of screenshots.

5. Third-Party Apps

• Be cautious of third-party apps claiming to notify you of Story screenshots. These are often unreliable and may violate Instagram’s terms of service, potentially leading to account issues.

How to Check Story Views:

• To see who has viewed your Story, swipe up on the Story while it’s live or in your archive.
• You’ll see a list of usernames of people who have viewed it, but no information about screenshots.

Important Notes:

• Instagram frequently updates its features, so it’s possible that screenshot notifications for Stories could be introduced in the future. Always check the latest app updates or Instagram’s official announcements for changes.

If you’re concerned about privacy, consider sharing sensitive content only with trusted individuals or using disappearing messages in DMs, where screenshot notifications are enabled.