[FAQ]

Hi everyone!

Sometimes, I notice my follower count on Instagram goes down, you know? It makes me curious who might have unfollowed, actually.

Is there a built-in way on Instagram to check this, or would I need to use another app for it? And if it’s apps, are they really safe to use? Or maybe you know of other methods perhaps?

Thanks for any help or tips!

[Jeff Bullas]

G’day,

Yeah, that’s a question heaps of people ask – how to see who’s given you the flick on Instagram. The short answer is, Instagram itself doesn’t send you a notification or have a straightforward list of “people who unfollowed you.” They probably keep that quiet to avoid any bad vibes on the platform.

Now, how can you try and figure it out?

First, there’s the manual way. If you’ve got a fairly small number of followers, or you suspect a particular person, you could go to your “Followers” list and search for their name. If they’re not there (and you know they were before), they’ve likely unfollowed. Or, you can visit their profile and see if the button says “Follow” or “Follow Back” instead of “Following” or “Message.” Obviously, this is a proper pain and not practical if you’ve got a lot of followers. Some folks also download their Instagram data (followers and following lists) and use a list comparison tool, but that’s a bit of mucking around.

Second, you’ll find a stack of third-party apps and websites out there claiming to track your unfollowers. My advice here is to be extremely careful. Many of these apps ask for your Instagram login details. Handing those over is a massive security risk – you’re opening yourself up to getting your account hacked or your data misused. Plus, using these apps can go against Instagram’s Terms of Service, and that could land your account in hot water, maybe even get it suspended. On top of that, their accuracy isn’t always guaranteed, especially with Instagram updating its system all the time.

Honestly, while it’s natural to be curious, my advice is usually not to get too bogged down worrying about who unfollowed you. Unfollows happen, it’s just part of the social media game. It’s generally a better use of your time and energy to focus on creating top-notch content that your current audience loves, engaging with them, and attracting new followers who are genuinely interested in what you’re doing.

So, no easy, official button to press, unfortunately. Manual checks are a hassle, and third-party apps come with big risks. Better to focus on the good stuff – your content and your community.

Cheers,

Jeff

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