Snapchat has become one of the most popular social media platforms, especially among young people. One of Snapchat’s key features is Stories, which allow users to post photos and videos that disappear after 24 hours. Users can post Stories to their main Story that’s visible to all their friends, or post Stories to their public profile that anyone can view.
If you have a public profile on Snapchat, you may be wondering who has viewed your public Stories. Unfortunately, Snapchat does not have a built-in feature that shows you this information. However, there are a few workarounds and third-party apps that can help you see who has viewed your public Snapchat Stories.
Why You Can’t See Views on Public Stories
Snapchat intentionally does not provide analytics or insights into who views your public profile Stories. They want Stories to feel ephemeral and in-the-moment, without users worrying about the number of views or who is watching.
Snapchat does provide some analytics for businesses and creators using Snapchat Spotlight or Stories ads. But for regular personal profiles, you can’t see the number of views, unique viewers, or names of who viewed your public Stories.
Check Your Friends List
One simple way to get an idea of who might be viewing your public Snapchat Stories is to look at your own friend list. Chances are, if someone you know is following your public profile, they have likely watched your Stories at some point.
To see your own friend list on Snapchat:
- Open your Snapchat app and tap your profile icon in the top left corner
- Tap the gear icon to access your Settings
- Scroll down and select ‘My Friends’
This will display a list of all your Snapchat friends. If you suspect certain people are watching your public Stories, look for their names here.
Check Your Viewers’ Friend Lists
You can also flip this method around. If there are specific people you think might be viewing your Stories, you can check their friends lists to see if you are on it. This indicates they likely have searched for and followed your public profile in order to view your Stories.
To do this:
- Go to the profile of the person you want to check
- Tap the gear icon to access their Settings
- Select ‘My Friends’ to view their list
- See if your name appears in their friend list
If they’ve added you as a friend, they are probably watching your public Stories at least occasionally.
Use a Third-Party App
While Snapchat doesn’t have its own analytics for public Stories, there are some third-party apps that can help you get insight. However, proceed with caution as these apps often violate Snapchat’s terms of service.
Snapchat++
One option is an app called Snapchat++ which is a modified version of Snapchat. It lets you see more data like number of opens, screenshots, etc. However, since it’s an unauthorized third-party app, it could put your account at risk of being banned.
MSPY and Other Monitoring Apps
Parental monitoring apps like mSpy can be installed on someone else’s device to view their Snapchat activity if you have access to the phone. Again, there are ethical concerns about spying on people’s devices.
Use these types of apps judiciously and only if absolutely necessary. Violating someone’s privacy or Snapchat’s terms of service is not recommended.
View Your Public Profile Anonymously
One permitted workaround is to view your own public profile while logged out of your Snapchat account. This will show you what someone sees when they look at your public profile and Stories without being one of your friends.
To view your public profile anonymously:
- Log out of your Snapchat account
- Search for your Snapchat username and go to your public profile
- You should be able to view your Stories anonymously as a public viewer would
Doing this can give you an idea of what your general public audience sees. But it still won’t show you exactly who has watched your Stories or any viewer analytics.
Leverage Your Story Replies
While Snapchat doesn’t show who views your Stories, they do have Story Replies. So if someone replies to your public Story, you’ll get notified and can see who replied.
Story Replies don’t show who watches your Stories, but the people replying are clearly viewers. Pay attention to Story Replies to get hints about who has seen your content.
Ask Friends if They’ve Viewed
Finally, you can always directly ask your friends and connections if they have viewed your public Snapchat Stories. They may be honest with you if they have checked them out occasionally.
Say something like “I think my public Stories are glitching, have you been able to see them ok?” to get them to admit if they have viewed them. Just ask casually and don’t push them if they seem hesitant to answer.
Conclusion
Snapchat intentionally keeps public Story analytics and viewer information private. But there are some creative ways to get clues about who is watching your content.
Check your own friends list and viewer’s friends lists for your name. Use anonymous viewing and Story Replies to get hints. And politely ask connections if they’ve seen your Stories. While not perfect, these methods can help give you an idea of who views your public profile Snapchat Stories.
At the end of the day, remember that Stories disappear after 24 hours. Don’t get too caught up in who watches them or the exact number of views. Focus on having fun and engaging your audience in-the-moment with quality Snaps!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see who views your Snapchat story 2021?
No, Snapchat does not provide any data, analytics, or list of users who have viewed your public stories in 2021. They intentionally keep this information private and anonymous.
Does Snapchat notify when you view someone’s story?
No, Snapchat does not send any notification when you view someone’s public story or profile. It remains anonymous without the poster being notified.
Can someone know if I view their Snapchat story?
No, it is currently not possible for someone to know specifically who has viewed their public Snapchat stories. Your viewing of public stories is anonymous.
Can you see stalkers on Snapchat?
There is no direct way to see who is “stalking” you or viewing all your stories on Snapchat. The platform is designed to be anonymous. But you can get hints by seeing if suspected stalkers are on your friends lists.
Why can I not see who views my Snapchat story?
Snapchat purposefully does not provide analytics, viewer counts, or information on who views your public stories. They want the experience to feel private, ephemeral, and in-the-moment without worrying about vanity metrics.
The Bottom Line
Snapchat does not provide any official way to see who has viewed your public profile Stories. But there are some unofficial workarounds to get hints about who is watching your Snaps. Be polite checking friends lists, anonymous viewing, and asking connections. Don’t violate privacy or Snapchat’s terms of service. Focus on creating fun, authentic content your audience will enjoy!