How to See Who Unfollowed You on Instagram

Complete step-by-step guide to discover who unfollowed you on Instagram. Safe, easy, and takes less than 2 minutes.

No Instagram password required • 100% safe

3 Ways to See Who Unfollowed You

Compare the different methods and choose what works best for you:

Recommended
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UnfollowCheck (Recommended)

Easy2 minutes100% Safe

Download your Instagram data and upload it to our secure analyzer

Pros:

  • No password required
  • Emotional categories
  • See exact usernames
  • Track over time

Cons:

  • Requires data download step
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Instagram App

HardHoursSafe

Manually scroll through your followers and check each one

Pros:

  • Free
  • Official Instagram

Cons:

  • Extremely time-consuming
  • Easy to miss people
  • No historical data
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Third-party Apps

Medium10 minutesRisky

Apps that require your Instagram password

Pros:

  • Automated

Cons:

  • Password required
  • Risk of account ban
  • Privacy concerns
  • Often inaccurate

Step-by-Step Guide

Follow these exact steps to see who unfollowed you on Instagram:

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Download Your Instagram Data

Go to Instagram Settings > Security > Download Data and request your data

This is Instagram's official method to get your data safely. It includes your followers list and other account information.

💡 Tip: You'll receive an email when your data is ready to download
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Wait for Download Link

Instagram will email you a secure download link (usually within 1-24 hours)

The download will be a ZIP file containing your Instagram data in JSON format. This is completely safe and official.

💡 Tip: Check your spam folder if you don't see the email
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Download and Extract

Download the ZIP file from Instagram and extract it on your computer

You'll see folders containing your photos, messages, and importantly - your followers and following lists.

💡 Tip: The followers data is typically in the 'connections' folder
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Drop It Into UnfollowCheck

Upload your data file to our secure analyzer and watch the magic happen

Our tool will instantly process your Instagram data and show who unfollowed you compared to previous uploads.

💡 Tip: We never store your data - it's processed and deleted immediately
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Discover Who Unfollowed You

Instantly see who unfollowed you and who's not following back

View results organized into fun emotional categories that actually make sense - no boring lists!

💡 Tip: Save your results to track changes over time
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Keep Track Over Time

Repeat the process anytime to see new changes

Next time your followers drop, just download fresh data and upload it to see exactly who left.

💡 Tip: Most users check monthly or when they notice follower drops

Troubleshooting Common Issues

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Haven't received download email

Check your spam folder and wait up to 48 hours. Large accounts may take longer to process.

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Can't find followers data in download

Look in the 'connections' folder for 'followers_1.json' and 'following.json' files

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Upload not working

Make sure you're uploading the JSON files, not the entire ZIP. Try uploading one file at a time.

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Don't see recent changes

Download fresh data from Instagram - the data request captures your followers at that moment in time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this safe for my Instagram account?

Yes! We never ask for your Instagram password. You're using Instagram's official data download feature, which is completely safe and recommended.

How often should I check?

Most people download fresh data monthly or when they notice a drop in follower count. The data download process takes 1-24 hours, so plan accordingly.

Why do I need to download my data?

Instagram's official data download is the most reliable and safe way to get your complete followers list. It's more accurate than trying to scrape the website.

Will people know I'm tracking them?

No, this is completely private. You're only downloading your own data from Instagram, and our analysis is completely confidential.

Ready to Try the Easy Method?

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