To know who unfollowed you on Instagram, you have several methods, both manual and using tools, since Instagram itself does not notify you when someone unfollows you.
Manual Methods
- Check Individual Profiles Manually
- Go to the Instagram app or website.
- Search for the username of the person you suspect unfollowed you.
- Visit their profile and check their "Following" list to see if you appear there. If not, they have unfollowed you
- Search Your Followers List
- On your profile, tap your "Followers" count.
- Use the search bar to type the username of the person you want to check.
- If their name does not appear, they have unfollowed you
- Download and Compare Your Instagram Data
- Go to Instagram Settings > Security (or Account Center) > Download Data.
- Request your data, which includes followers and following lists; Instagram emails you a ZIP file within 48 hours.
- Extract the files and open the followers and following HTML files.
- Use a tool like ListDiff.com to compare the lists and identify who unfollowed you by seeing who is missing from your followers compared to before
Using Third-Party Apps
- Apps like FollowMeter or Unfollowers Tracker can track your followers and notify you when someone unfollows you.
- These apps require you to log in with your Instagram account and start tracking from the time of installation; they cannot show past unfollowers.
- Be cautious when using third-party apps due to privacy and security risks, and ensure they comply with Instagram’s terms of service
Summary
Method| Pros| Cons
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Manual profile/follower check| No extra apps needed, safe| Time-consuming,
impractical for many followers
Download Instagram data & compare| Legal, detailed, no third-party apps|
Requires technical steps and patience
Third-party apps| Easy, instant notifications| Privacy risks, only tracks
after installation
For most users, the safest and most reliable way is to download your Instagram data regularly and compare followers lists manually or with a tool, especially if you have many followers
