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Instagram Follower Check
Upload your Instagram data export and see at a glance who isn't following you back, who you aren't following back, and who's mutual.
Instagram does not simply show you who is not following you back. Request your own data export from Instagram, upload the file here and you instantly see who you follow but who do not follow you, who follows you but you do not follow, and who is mutual, plus your pending follow requests if the export includes them. Everything stays in your browser.
- Open Instagram and go to Settings → Accounts Center
- Tap Your information and permissions → Export your information
- Choose file type JSON and set the date range to All time, otherwise you may miss older followers or following
- Under 'Choose specific info to export', tap Clear all and check only Followers and following under Connections, so the export stays small and fast
- Confirm and wait for the notification that your export is ready
The export is a snapshot from the moment you requested it. Instagram can take up to 48 hours to prepare it, so request it in good time.
Drop your export zip here, or the separate followers_1.json and following.json files
.zip or .json
Choose fileZip processing: JSZip (MIT license), fully client-side
Instagram Follower Check: how it works
The Instagram Follower Check shows you who isn't following you back, who you aren't following back, and who's mutual. You upload your Instagram data export, and the tool handles the rest. Use it whenever you want to clean up your following list or get a clear picture of how your account actually looks.
How to get your Instagram data export
Instagram lets you download your own data through the app or website, under Settings and then 'Download your information'. Pick the JSON format when asked. HTML exports won't work here. After anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours, Instagram sends you an email with a zip file.
That zip contains two files this tool reads: one listing the accounts you follow, one listing your followers. You don't need to unzip anything or edit any files. Upload the zip as-is and the tool pulls out what it needs automatically.
Reading and acting on the results
You get three lists: who isn't following you back, who you aren't following back, and who's mutual. No manual scrolling through hundreds of profiles, no third-party app that needs your login.
For photographers using Instagram to attract clients or collaborators, it's useful to know whether the accounts you follow are actually engaging with you at all. If you're also thinking about how your broader online presence comes across, the Photography Website Checker gives you a quick read on your website's visibility alongside your social efforts.
Frequently asked questions
Which file format does Instagram need to export for this tool to work?
Select JSON when downloading your data, not HTML. The HTML version doesn't structure the follower data in a way the tool can read.
Does the tool store or upload my Instagram data anywhere?
No. Everything is processed locally in your browser. Your files never leave your device.
Why is my Instagram data export taking so long to arrive?
Instagram's processing time varies a lot. It can be ready in minutes or take up to 24 hours. You'll get an email with a download link once it's done.