Are you tired of unwanted followers cluttering your Instagram feed? If so, you’re not alone. Fortunately, removing unwanted followers on Instagram is quick and easy on both iPhone and Android. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the step-by-step process to remove unwanted Instagram followers and keep your account private and secure.
What happens when you remove your Instagram followers?
Sometimes you’ll notice spammy accounts or people you’d rather not have keeping tabs on your posts. In those cases, removing them from your followers list is a simple and effective solution. Unlike blocking—which erases their likes and comments from your posts—or restricting, which still lets them view and interact with your content, removing a follower just quietly cuts off their access.
Once removed, that person won’t see your posts in their feed anymore. If they try to look up your profile, they’ll only see your content if your account is public. For more control, switching your account to private lets you approve who follows you moving forward.
How to Remove Instagram followers Without Them Knowing?
Want to clean up your follower list without making a scene? Here’s how you can quietly remove someone from your followers—no notification sent.
Using the Instagram App (iPhone or Android):
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Open the Instagram app.
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Tap your profile icon in the bottom right.
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Go to Followers and scroll or search for the account you want to remove.
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Tap the “X” next to their name.
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Confirm by tapping Remove.
From the Follower’s Profile Page:
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Visit the profile of the person you want to remove (search their username or tap their name from a post or comment).
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Tap the three dots in the top right corner.
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Select Remove follower, then tap Remove again to confirm.
That’s it—they’re gone, and they won’t even know it.
Last thoughts
Removing Instagram followers is quick and easy—and it’s a simple way to keep your account more private, secure, and in control. The best part? If you ever change your mind, you can always let them follow you again. So don’t think twice—if someone doesn’t belong on your follower list, it’s totally okay to remove them.
Frequently Asked Questions about Removing Instagram followers
How to Stop Someone from Following You on Instagram?
If you want to prevent a specific account from following you, there are two main options:
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Block the Account: This is the most effective way to cut all ties. Blocking someone removes them from your followers, prevents them from seeing your posts and stories, and stops them from messaging you altogether. They also won’t be able to find your profile through search.
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Remove and Go Private: If you’d rather not block them, you can remove the person from your followers list and then set your account to Private. This way, they won’t automatically re-follow you, and any future follow request from them can simply be ignored.
Can I remove multiple followers at once?
Instagram doesn’t currently offer a built-in feature to remove multiple followers in one go. However, if you’re looking to clean up your following list instead, we’ve got you covered. Check out our article on how to unfollow everyone on Instagram FAST for a faster way to manage who you follow.
How to Tell if Someone Removed You as a Follower?
Wondering if someone quietly removed you from their followers? An easy way to check is to visit their profile. If you see a blue Follow button instead of the usual grey Following label, it means you’ve been removed (or you were never following them to begin with).
Can Someone Still Message Me After I Remove Them?
Yes, removing a follower doesn’t affect direct messages. If you’ve chatted with them before, your conversation will still be there, and they can continue messaging you unless you block or restrict them. So if privacy in DMs is a concern, consider using the Block or Restrict options as well.
Will removing a follower delete their likes or comments on my posts?
No, removing someone from your followers list won’t delete their previous interactions. To remove likes and comments, you’d need to block them.