The eyes icon simply shows story rewatches, not unique viewers. If the number says “5,” that means your friends collectively replayed your story five times. It won’t reveal their identities.
Most YouTube downloader sites are sketchy, but some desktop apps have been vetted by communities and are relatively safe. The big thing to remember is you’re breaking YouTube’s rules if you use them. If your goal is personal offline use, YouTube Premium is the secure and legal way. Tools like 4K Video Downloader are considered safer, but never trust random “free download” links from ads—they’re where people usually get malware.
It’s a two-button combo now: side + volume. Hold, wait for the slider, then swipe. Using only the side button = Siri. Settings menu has a shutdown option too if you don’t want hardware buttons.
You don’t need to panic about missing the 24-hour window. Stories are auto-archived, so you can make Highlights later. Go to your profile, tap “+,” and choose from your archive. Customize the cover to make it stand out.
The only option is requesting to follow. Instagram doesn’t allow bypasses. Tools claiming to unlock private profiles are scams and risky. Send a request, maybe DM them politely, and respect their choice.
If you can’t find their username in search, your chat history vanished, and they still appear on someone else’s account, you’re blocked. If they vanish for everyone, they probably deleted their account.
