This study employs three methods:
No unique API call is sent solely to register a “view.” Unlike platforms that use a tracking pixel or a logged GET /profile/user_id/view endpoint, VSCO’s frontend only requests resources necessary for display. Thus, the server could theoretically log IP addresses from image requests, but these logs are not tied to a “profile view” feature exposed to users. can vsco see if you view their profile
There is no feature that records or displays a list of visitors to a specific profile. This study employs three methods: No unique API
Based on policy and technical evidence, VSCO does not notify users when someone views their profile. The platform deliberately avoids this feature to reduce social surveillance. Users can browse profiles without alerting the account holder. However, standard internet principles apply: the platform’s servers still record requests for security and performance purposes, but those records are not exposed as “profile view” notifications. Based on policy and technical evidence, VSCO does