Key Takeaways
- You cannot see the users who have watched your Instagram videos as the platform does not provide a list of viewers. However, you can check the total views and likes count of your videos to gauge their popularity.
- If you want to know who watches your videos, you can post them as Stories, as Instagram allows you to see the people who view your Stories.
- Beware of apps claiming to help you track video viewers, as they are fake and potentially harmful.
Are you a video creator wanting to know if you can find out who watches your Instagram videos? Or, are you a video watcher who’s curious whether the creator will find out? We’ll answer both of your questions here in this guide, along with some tips. Let’s get started.
Can You See the Users Who Watched Your Instagram Videos?
The simple answer to that question is no, you can’t see the users who watched your Instagram video. The platform doesn’t provide a list of users who watch your videos. This means anyone can watch your videos on Instagram, and you won’t know who those people are.
If you’re someone who has watched someone’s videos and are wondering if that user will find out you’ve done so, then worry not, as Instagram will not notify the user that you’ve watched their video.
How to Check Your Instagram Video’s Views and Like Count
While Instagram doesn’t show you the names of the people who have watched your videos, you can see your videos’ total views and likes count. This helps you assess how popular (or unpopular) your video is.
To do that, launch the Instagram app on your iPhone or Android phone and open your profile page. Here, tap the current like count for the video whose stats you want to see.
On the “Likes” page that opens, at the top, you’ll see the total view count for your video. In the “Liked By” section, you’ll see the total number of likes as well as the names of the users who have liked your video.
And that’s how you find out your video’s popularity on Instagram.
Post Your Videos as Stories to See Who Watches Them
If you want to find out whether someone watches your videos or not, you can post your video as a Story on your Instagram account. As you already know, Instagram lets you see the people who watch your Stories, and by adding your video to your Story, you can find out your video viewers.
To do that, access your Instagram profile page, open your video, tap the paper airplane icon on the right, and choose “Add to Story.”
Follow the on-screen instructions to customize your video Story, then post your Story.
After you’ve posted your Story and some time has passed, you can access your Story to find out who has watched it. If someone was interested in watching your videos, it’s possible they’ve checked out your Story as well (which lets you find out who they are).
Don’t Use Apps Claiming to Show You Who Watched Your Instagram Videos
When you search for how to see who watched your Instagram videos on search engines like Google and Bing, you might come across apps claiming to help you find out the names of people who watched your videos.
Know that all those apps are fake, and none of them can help you find out who has seen your Instagram videos. This is because sensitive information, like who accesses your videos or profile page, stays with Instagram; that information isn’t handed out to third-party apps.
If an app claims that it can help you track the people who have watched your videos, it’s highly likely that that app exists only to serve ads or may even be malicious and is trying to steal your personal data or account. Avoid installing such apps on your phone, as they’re of no use and can potentially harm you or your phone.
And that’s what you need to know about seeing Instagram video viewers. We hope you enjoy watching (and creating) your favorite videos on this app. If you want to learn more about Instagram privacy, learn how to view Instagram posts without an account or how you can hide posts from a specific person. You may also want to delete your Instagram account.
