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Follow: If you accidentally view a story, blocking the user immediately will remove your name from their viewer list. Third-Party Viewing Tools (2026)
Navigate to the Accounts Center and choose > Account Ownership and Control .
Click on the story you want to watch. Since the content was pre-loaded, you can view it. Close the App: Close the Facebook application completely.
This only works for static images. If you let go, the view counts. It also does not work for video stories, as they won't play until the view is fully registered. 3. Using Third-Party Story Viewers
: If you accidentally view a story, blocking the user immediately will remove your name from their viewer list. Third-Party Viewing Tools (2026)
Navigate to the Accounts Center and choose > Account Ownership and Control .
Click on the story you want to watch. Since the content was pre-loaded, you can view it. Close the App: Close the Facebook application completely.
This only works for static images. If you let go, the view counts. It also does not work for video stories, as they won't play until the view is fully registered. 3. Using Third-Party Story Viewers