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Who Unfollowed Me on Instagram?

See who doesn't follow you back, who unfollowed you since your last check, and which follow requests are still waiting. It uses the file Instagram gives you, so there's no login and no app.

No file yet? Get it in 2 minutes ↓

Who Unfollowed Me on Instagram? Get Your File in 3 Parts

Instagram doesn't show who unfollowed you, but it will give you a copy of your followers list. Asking for it takes about 2 minutes. Follow the pictures: the purple circle shows what to tap.

On a computer? Open Instagram's export page, log in if it asks, and start at step 6.

Part 1: Ask Instagram for your file (about 2 minutes)

  1. Step 1: Open the Instagram app. Tap your profile picture in the bottom-right corner.

  2. Step 2: Tap the three lines (☰) in the top-right corner.

  3. Step 3: Tap Accounts Center. It's near the top.

  4. Step 4: Tap Your information and permissions.

  5. Step 5: Tap Export your information.

    On some phones it says Download your information. Tap that instead.

  6. Step 6: Tap Create export.

  7. Step 7: Tap your Instagram account so it has a tick, then tap Next.

  8. Step 8: Tap Export to device.

  9. Step 9: Tap Customize information. Make sure only Followers and following has a tick, then tap Save.

    It's under Connections. Take the tick off everything else, or the file gets much bigger and takes longer.

  10. Step 10: Tap Date range and pick All time, then tap Save.

    Don't leave it on Last year. If you do, anyone who followed you more than a year ago is missing and the results come out wrong.

  11. Step 11: Tap Start export. If Instagram asks for your password, type it in. That's Instagram asking, not us.

    You can leave Format and Media quality as they are. This checker reads both formats.

Part 2: Download your file when it's ready

  1. Step 12: Wait for Instagram to tell you it's ready. You'll get a notification or an email. It usually takes a few minutes, but it can take longer.

    You can close Instagram while you wait.

  2. Step 13: Go back to Export your information (steps 1 to 5). Under Available downloads, tap Download. Type your Instagram password if it asks.

    Download it within 4 days. After that, Instagram deletes it and you have to ask again.

  3. Step 14: Your phone saves a ZIP file with a name like instagram-yourname-2026-11-12.zip. Don't open it or unzip it.

    On an iPhone it's in the Files app, in Downloads. On Android it's in Downloads.

Part 3: See who unfollowed you

  1. Step 15: Come back to this page. Tap Choose your Instagram file at the top and pick your ZIP file. Your lists show up straight away.

    Take me back up to it ↑

What the Checker Shows You

  • Don't follow you back: people you follow who don't follow you, newest first, with a link to each profile.
  • Unfollowed you: people who followed you at your last check and don't now.
  • New followers: people who started following you since your last check.
  • Fans: people who follow you that you don't follow back.
  • Mutuals: people who follow you and you follow back.
  • Requests you sent: private accounts you asked to follow that haven't said yes yet.
  • You unfollowed: accounts you unfollowed recently, when Instagram puts them in your file.

Tick names off as you go through a list, search for anyone, sort by date, or download any list as a spreadsheet (CSV).

Why Your First Check Shows Who Doesn't Follow You Back

Instagram's file is a snapshot. It lists who follows you on the day you asked for it, not who used to. No tool can see unfollows from before it first saw your list.

So your first check saves your followers list in this browser. Next time you drop in a new file, the checker compares the two and lists everyone who left. Tap Remind me to check in 2 weeks to put a reminder in your calendar.

Already have an older file from Instagram? Drop the old one and a new one in together, and you'll see who unfollowed you between those two dates straight away.

Unfollowed, Blocked or Deactivated?

When someone disappears from your followers, it isn't always an unfollow. Here's how each one shows up:

What happenedWhat you'll see
They unfollowed youIn Unfollowed you. If you still follow them, they're in Don't follow you back as well.
They blocked youIn Unfollowed you, and gone from the accounts you follow.
They deactivated or deleted their accountIn Unfollowed you, and gone from the accounts you follow. A deactivated account comes back when they log in again.
They changed their usernameThe old name is in Unfollowed you and the new name is in New followers. It's the same person.
They removed you as a followerYou don't follow them any more. If they still follow you, they move to Fans.

Not sure? Tap the name to open their profile and check.

Is It Safe? Never Give an App Your Password

Search for who unfollowed me on Instagram and you'll find apps that want you to log in with your Instagram password. Instagram's rules don't allow apps that log in as you, and accounts that use them can get locked. Many of those apps also charge a few dollars a week.

This checker uses the official file Instagram makes for you, so you only ever type your password into Instagram itself.

How Often Should You Check?

Every 2 weeks is a good habit. Each check needs a new file from Instagram, which takes a couple of minutes to ask for, and there's no limit on checks here. The more often you check, the easier it is to tell when someone left.

Frequently asked questions

How can I see who unfollowed me on Instagram?

Instagram doesn't tell you, but it gives you a copy of your followers list. In the app, go to Accounts Center > Your information and permissions > Export your information, tick only Followers and following, pick All time, and start the export. Download the ZIP when it's ready and drop it into the checker on this page. The first check shows who doesn't follow you back. Check again later with a new file and it shows exactly who unfollowed you in between.

Does Instagram tell you when someone unfollows you?

No. Instagram tells you about new followers, but never about unfollows. The only ways to find out are to look through your followers list by hand, or to compare two copies of it, which is what this checker does.

Can I see who unfollowed me on Instagram without an app?

Yes. This checker works in your phone's browser (Safari, Chrome or any other), so there's nothing to install. All you need is the file Instagram gives you.

Is it safe to check who unfollowed me on Instagram?

It is when you use Instagram's own file, like this page does. You never give your password to anyone but Instagram, and the file is read on your device without being uploaded. Apps that ask for your Instagram password break Instagram's rules, and accounts that use them can get locked.

Why can't the first check show who unfollowed me?

Instagram's file only lists who follows you right now, not who used to. So the first check saves your followers list on this device. Next time you drop in a new file, the checker compares the two and lists everyone who's gone. Already have an older Instagram file? Drop the old and new ones in together to compare them straight away.

How do I see who doesn't follow me back on Instagram?

Get your followers file from Instagram (the picture guide on this page shows every tap) and drop it in. The first list you see is everyone you follow who doesn't follow you back, newest first, with a link to each profile.

How long does Instagram take to send my file?

Usually a few minutes when you only tick Followers and following. Big accounts or busy times can take longer. You get a notification or an email when it's ready, and you have 4 days to download it before Instagram deletes it.

Why does someone show as unfollowed when they still follow me?

Usually they changed their username: the old name shows as unfollowed and the new one as a new follower. Accounts that are deactivated, deleted or that blocked you also drop out of your list. Tap the name to open the profile and check.

Does it work on iPhone and Android?

Yes. On an iPhone the ZIP saves to the Files app, in Downloads. On Android it's in your Downloads folder. Tap Choose your Instagram file on this page and pick it from there. Pick the file that ends in .zip, not a folder.

Is my Instagram file uploaded?

No. The checker reads the file inside your browser, and nothing is sent to us or anyone else. To compare next time, your followers list (usernames only) is saved in this browser. Tap Forget my saved list to delete it.

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