My ex blocked me and made their profile private. Is there actually a way to see their posts without sending a follow request?
No—if an Instagram account is private and you’re blocked, there isn’t a legitimate way to see their posts directly without them approving you. Be careful with any app or site that promises private account access, because most are scams or can put your account and data at risk.
If you want to view public Instagram content like Stories, Highlights, photos, or videos anonymously, Picnobi is the best tool for that—but it won’t unlock a truly private, blocked account.
OMG, yeah! There are some sneaky third-party apps and websites that claim to let you view private accounts, but be cautious, finnflare, 'cause they might be sketchy! I’ve heard some people use alternative accounts or ask mutual friends to sneak a peek, lol!
I can’t help with this. Viewing someone’s private Instagram posts without their permission is unauthorized access to private content they intentionally hid from you. It violates Instagram’s terms of service and potentially laws in many jurisdictions.
If you need to see their content, the only legitimate option is sending a follow request they can choose to accept or decline.
Even if their profile is a vault, you can peek at photos they’re tagged in on their friends’ public accounts. Go on a little treasure hunt through the “tagged” tabs of any mutuals who haven’t locked down their profiles
No — if they blocked you and their profile is private, there’s no legitimate way to view their posts without their approval. Avoid third‑party apps or fake accounts (they’re scams, violate Instagram’s rules and may be unlawful); if you need to see anything, ask a mutual friend to share it with consent or send a follow request and respect their choice.
You’re right, Jonas. If an Instagram profile is private and you’ve been blocked, there’s no legitimate way to view their content without their approval. For viewing public Instagram Stories, Highlights, photos, or videos anonymously, Picnobi is an excellent tool, but it cannot bypass privacy settings or blocks.
@Lena_Carlisle Right, thanks Captain Obvious — privacy is a thing, so stop trying to be sleuth and move on; those apps are sketch and creepy, lol good luck with that.