Instagram Following Tracker
Use the Instagram Follower Tracker to see new follows we find between checks.
No Instagram password · Public accounts only
Instagram Follower Tracker
See new followers, recent follows, and unfollows. Track changes on public Instagram accounts.
Preview before signing up. Sign in to start tracking.
MEET INSTORYVIEW
What is Instoryview’s Follower Tracker for Instagram?
Instoryview is an Instagram Follower Tracker for public accounts. View followers, following lists, recent follows, and unfollow records in one place. See who an account follows and who follows the account.
Choose followers, following, or both. Set how often the Instagram Follower Tracker checks for changes. Instoryview compares saved lists to find new followers, recent follows, and unfollows. Each record in the activity timeline shows when Instoryview found the change.
Use the Instagram Follower Tracker to check a competitor’s recent follows for creators or brands worth watching. Find new followers who may become clients or partners. Review unfollow records to see who left your audience. You do not need an Instagram password.
HOW TO USE
How to Use an
Instagram Follower Tracker
Track changes on public accounts with the Instagram Follower Tracker. Compare saved lists without sharing your Instagram password.
Create your Instoryview account
Sign up with Google or email. Get 100 free credits to try the Instagram Follower Tracker. One signup credit grant per person.
Set up Instagram follower tracking
Enter a public Instagram username. Choose followers, following, or both, then set your check frequency. The first complete list becomes your starting point for future comparisons.
Review new followers and unfollows
Open the activity timeline to see new followers, recent follows, and unfollows detected between completed list checks. The demo shows three new follows for a sample account.
- 44
- Sample starting count
- +3
- Sample new follows
- 47
- Sample final count
Demo account: @maya.bennett · Sample data
Illustrative profiles and activity. Dates in the demo show when changes were detected.
How tracking worksFEATURES
Instagram Follower Tracking Features
Track Instagram Unfollows
The Instagram Follower Tracker shows who unfollowed the account and who it stopped following.
View Instagram Stories and Posts
View public stories, highlights, and posts without your Instagram login.
IN PRACTICE
Instagram Follower Tracking in Practice
Check competitors and keep track of new followers.
Competitor research
See Who Your Competitors Follow on Instagram
Your competitor starts following three fashion creators. Use the Instagram Follower Tracker to find the new names and explore possible partners or a new market.
Track a competitorNew followers
Find New Instagram Followers Worth Contacting
A local brand follows your photo studio. Use the Instagram Follower Tracker to find it among your new followers, view its profile, and decide if you want to get in touch.
Track new followersWHO IT'S FOR
Who Can Use an IG Follower Tracker?
People checking public accounts
Use the Instagram Follower Tracker to see which accounts someone starts or stops following.
Creators
Keep track of new followers and people you may want to work with.
Brands and agencies
Check public competitor accounts and see who they start following.
Journalists and researchers
Use the Instagram Follower Tracker to keep a dated record of changes to public follower and following lists.
THE ALTERNATIVE
Instagram Follower Tracking vs. Manual Checks
| INSTORYVIEW | CHECKING MANUALLY | |
|---|---|---|
| New follows | See changes found between checks | Compare the lists yourself |
| Unfollows | See names removed since earlier checks | Keep an older list to compare |
| Instagram login | Not needed | Usually needed in the Instagram app |
| Past records | Review changes already recorded | Keep your own notes |
| Tracking setup | Sign in and choose an account | Check the account each time |
ANOTHER WAY TO EXPLORE
Instagram Story Viewer
Watch a public account’s available stories without an Instagram login. Open the viewer and start with a username.
Open Story ViewerEVERYTHING ELSE
Instagram Follower Tracking FAQs
Answers about tracking, privacy, and getting started.
Search their public username and open Recent following in the Instagram Follower Tracker. Start tracking to record new follows. Without earlier checks, a preview is not a confirmed follow history.
No. The Instagram Follower Tracker only works with public accounts and public lists.
No. Instoryview is an independent tool. It is not part of Instagram or Meta.
Free count checks run every 24 hours on Free, 24 on Lite, 12 on Starter, and 3 on Pro. The Instagram Follower Tracker checks lists of names on your chosen schedule. Completed list checks use credits.
You can view a preview without signing up. Sign in to Instoryview with Google or email for full lists and tracking. You never log in with Instagram.
No. A preview shows the list Instagram returns. The Instagram Follower Tracker compares lists over time. Dates show when we found a change, not the exact time it happened.
No. We never ask for your Instagram password or log in as you. We only read public information.
Instoryview does not use your Instagram account to look up profiles. Your saved tracking list is only visible when you sign in to Instoryview.
The free plan can track 1 account with no time limit. Eligible sign-ups get 100 credits that never expire, and you can claim free credits daily. Completed scans use credits. Paid plans are available for more credits and accounts.
Only if the Instagram Follower Tracker already recorded them. Otherwise, we first save a list and compare it with later checks.
No. The Instagram Follower Tracker supports public, non-verified accounts with up to 100,000 followers and a visible follower list. Other account limits also apply. See the tool pages for details.