I Built IG Viewer – Anonymous Instagram Browsing (No Login, No Traces) For Fellow Privacy Geeks!

Hey Indie Hackers crew!
I’m so stoked to share my latest side project: IG Viewer (live at https://ig-profile-viewer.com/). Let’s keep it real – this tool wasn’t born from a fancy plan, but pure frustration with Instagram’s “log in or else” nonsense and my obsession with keeping my digital footprint light.
We’ve all been there: wanting to quick-check a public IG profile (a friend’s art account, a trending page) without logging in, or peeking at a public story without that awkward “seen” receipt. Instagram makes it impossible, forcing you to hand over privacy for public content. So I built the tool I wished existed!
Here’s the no-fluff breakdown:
Anonymous browsing: Public profiles, no login required.
Incognito stories: No “seen” status, zero traces.
Privacy-first: No tracking, no data storage – your browsing stays yours.
Dead simple: Paste the link, hit enter, and you’re in.

     I’d love your thoughts! Have you fought Instagram’s privacy hoops? Any must-have features? Fellow devs – how do you prioritize privacy? Spill the tea!

Give it a spin: https://ig-profile-viewer.com/ – roast or praise any kinks, I’m here to learn. Thanks for reading – this community’s the best. Let’s build stuff that matters!