The ultimate guide on how to safely check who unfollowed you on Instagram using your mobile device.

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Step 1: Tap the Menu Icon

Open Instagram menu on mobile

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Access Instagram mobile menu

Instructions

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Open the Instagram app on your phone

Pro Tip
  • • Make sure you're logged into your Instagram account
  • • Update the app if you don't see these options
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Tap your profile icon in the bottom right

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Tap the three horizontal lines (menu icon) in the top right

Troubleshooting

Menu icon not visible

Update your Instagram app to the latest version

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Step 2: Tap Accounts Center

Access Meta Accounts Center

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Navigate to Accounts Center

Instructions

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In Settings, find 'Accounts Center' at the top

Pro Tip
  • • Accounts Center manages data for all Meta apps
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Tap on 'Accounts Center'

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Step 3: Tap Your Information and Permissions

Access data management options

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Find data management options

Instructions

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Scroll down to 'Your information and permissions'

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Tap on it

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Step 4: Tap Download Your Information

Start data download process

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Initiate data download

Instructions

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Find 'Download your information'

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Tap on it

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Step 5: Tap Create Files

Finalize download request

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Complete the request

Instructions

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Review your selections

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Tap 'Create files'

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Confirmation will appear

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Step 6: Select Format and Quality

Choose format and quality

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Set format preferences

Instructions

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Select 'JSON' format

Pro Tip
  • • JSON format is required for our tool
  • • Low quality is sufficient for follower analysis
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Select 'Low' quality

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Tap Next

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Step 7: Tap Settings and Privacy

Navigate to settings menu

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Open settings menu

Instructions

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A menu will slide up from the bottom

Pro Tip
  • • Settings and privacy is near the bottom of the menu
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Scroll down and tap 'Settings and privacy'

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Step 8: Select Accounts and Date Range

Choose data preferences

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Configure download settings

Instructions

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Select your Instagram account

Pro Tip
  • • Select 'All time' for complete analysis
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Choose 'All time' for complete data

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Tap Next

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Step 9: Select Date Range

Choose the date range for your Instagram data export

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Choose the date range for your Instagram data export

Instructions

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Select Date Range

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Step 10: Choose All Time

Select all time to get complete Instagram data

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Select all time to get complete Instagram data

Instructions

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Choose All Time

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Step 11: Submit and Start Export

Start the Instagram data export process

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Start the Instagram data export process

Instructions

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Submit and Start Export

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Step 12: Wait for Email

Instagram prepares your data

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Data preparation in progress

Instructions

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You'll receive an email notification

Pro Tip
  • • Check the email linked to your Instagram account
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Usually takes minutes to 48 hours

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Check your spam folder

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Email contains download link

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Step 14: Upload to Our Website

Upload and analyze your data

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Analyze your data

Instructions

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Open our website in your mobile browser

Pro Tip
  • • No need to unzip the file
  • • Analysis is 100% private
  • • Takes just a few seconds
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Tap to select your ZIP file

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Wait for analysis

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View your analytics!

Troubleshooting

Upload fails on mobile

Try using a desktop browser instead

Mobile Tutorial Tips

Before You Start

  • •Make sure you have the latest Instagram app
  • •Log into your Instagram account on mobile
  • •Connect to Wi-Fi for faster data download
  • •Ensure you have enough storage space available

What to Expect

  • •Data request can take 15 minutes to 2+ days
  • •You'll get an email when data is ready
  • •Download will be a ZIP file with JSON data
  • •You may need a ZIP extractor app

Prefer Desktop Instead?

If you have access to a computer, you might find the desktop tutorial easier to follow with a larger screen.

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Ready to Analyze Your Followers?

Once you have downloaded your data following this tutorial, simply upload the zip file to our tool to see who unfollowed you.

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