Why Most "Unfollower Tracker" Apps Are Risky
Most apps that claim to show you who unfollowed you on Instagram ask for your login credentials or OAuth access to your account. Instagram's terms of service prohibit third-party apps from scraping follower data, and many of these services have been banned or had user accounts suspended.
The only safe, compliant way to check your followers is by using the official Instagram data export — a full copy of your account data that Instagram provides directly.
Step 1 — Download Your Instagram Data Export
Open Instagram and go to **Settings → Account → Download your information** (or **Your activity → Download or transfer information** on newer versions). Select "JSON" format and request a download for "Connections" (this includes your followers and following lists).
Instagram will email you when your file is ready — usually within a few minutes to 48 hours depending on account size.
Step 2 — Upload to FollowerViewer
Once you have downloaded the ZIP file from Instagram, sign up for a free FollowerViewer account at followerviewer.com. Go to the Upload page and drop in your ZIP file. FollowerViewer processes the file entirely within your account — your data is never shared with third parties.
Your first upload becomes your baseline snapshot.
Step 3 — Upload Again Later to See Changes
To detect unfollowers, you need two snapshots taken at different points in time. Upload a second export after a week or a month and FollowerViewer will automatically compare both snapshots.
The **Unfollower Tracker** tab will list every account that appeared in your first snapshot but not your second — those are your unfollowers. New followers since your last upload are listed separately.
What Else Can You See?
Beyond unfollower tracking, FollowerViewer also shows you:
- **Non-mutual follows** — accounts you follow that don't follow you back
- **Reverse non-mutuals** — accounts that follow you that you don't follow back
- **Follower growth chart** — your count plotted across all snapshots
- **Activity analytics** — likes, comments, saves, and story interactions by month
- **Blocked and restricted accounts** — a full list from your export
Frequently Asked Questions
**Is it free?** Yes. The free plan gives you two snapshots for one Instagram account, which is enough to see one round of changes. The Pro plan ($3.99/month) allows unlimited snapshots across multiple accounts.
**Do you need my Instagram password?** No. FollowerViewer never asks for your credentials. You only upload the ZIP file that Instagram gives you directly.
**How often should I upload?** Once a week or once a month is typical. The more frequently you upload, the more granular your change history will be.