How to know who unfollowed you on Instagram

Are you losing followers on Instagram and want to know who unfollowed you? Meta's social network sends a notification every time someone starts following your account, but it doesn't notify you when someone unfollows you. Is there a way to know which users have stopped following you? Although there isn't an official method to find out which users have lost interest in your content, some alternative methods can help you find this out, as we'll see in this tutorial.

How to see who no longer follows you on Instagram

The simplest method to learn if someone no longer follows you on Instagram is checking manually. This method involves making a personal copy of your follower list to compare it in the future when you notice someone is missing.

It's worth mentioning that this method is extremely rudimentary (and you've probably already thought of this solution). Although feasible, it's not recommended and can be quite tedious, especially when you have lots of followers.

How to know who unfollowed you on Instagram with ChatGPT

Another method to find out who has unfollowed you on Instagram is to turn to the "wisdom" of AI through ChatGPT. You'll need to do the following:

1. Open the Instagram app on your smartphone and log into your account.
2. Go to your profile by tapping your photo.
3. Tap the three-bar button in the upper right corner to open the settings menu.
4. Select Your Activity.
5. In that menu, scroll down and tap Download Your Information.
6. Tap Download or Transfer Information.
7. Select the corresponding account and tap Next.
8. Now tap Part of Your Information.
9. Scroll down to the Connections section and check both boxes: "Contacts" and "Followers and Following."
10. Tap Next and choose one of the two options: "Download to Device" or "Transfer to Destination."
11. Tap Create Files.
12. Wait for the file to be ready for download (you will receive an email from Instagram with a link to download your data).
13. Now open the ChatGPT app on your phone.
14. Attach the downloaded files in the chat (no need to unzip them, the software will handle it).
15. Now type a prompt like this: "I'm sending you a list of the users I follow and my followers on Instagram. Compare them and tell me which users don't follow me."

ChatGPT's AI will compile a list of people who don't follow you (note that the data analysis tool is very limited in the free version). However, remember that the accounts you follow and your followers might not match. This system will provide valuable information but it might not be what you're seeking.

How to find out who unfollowed you on Instagram with a script

Another method to find out who has unfollowed you on Instagram is to use a simple script. This option is recommended because you don't need to grant account access. The drawback is that you'll need a computer. The steps to follow are:

1. Open the Instagram Unfollowers website and click the Copy code button.
2. Log in to your Instagram account from your PC's browser.
3. Press the F12 key to open the developer options.
4. Go to the Console tab and scroll to the end of the code.
5. Paste the script you copied earlier and press the Enter button.
6. If the browser doesn't let you paste the script, type the command "allow pasting" (all lowercase) and press Enter.
7. Click the RUN button.

After a few moments, this web app will display all the accounts you follow that don't follow you back. But, as with the previous case, that's not the information you're looking for, you must take another step to find out if someone from the list has unfollowed you.

To check who has unfollowed you on Instagram, export the list by clicking the Copy list button at the top. When you suspect you're missing followers, repeat these steps and paste both lists into separate boxes on the Diff Checker website. Then, click the Find Differences button to have the software compare the two lists and highlight the results in green.

In other words, this method will only work if you approach it with some foresight. You'll need an existing list to make the comparison.

Are third-party apps reliable for knowing who unfollowed you on Instagram?

Another popular option is using third-party services or apps capable of obtaining lists of profiles that have unfollowed your account, along with other detailed and possibly sensitive information. However, these apps come with risks, especially since providing such information is prohibited by Instagram's API.

As a result, these applications tend to have a short lifespan. Additionally, they use unorthodox methods to obtain the data, which may jeopardize your account's security and privacy since you must enter your Instagram credentials. Some are scams, others are full of ads, and some are paid.

In short, if you resort to third-party apps, be aware that they may access (and keep) your data. And if Instagram catches you, they might even block your account.