Instagram is all about connection. Frankly, all social media platforms are like that; it puts the “social” in social media. You meet new people, rekindle old friendships, and have a great time.
But sometimes, you might find yourself needing to declutter your follower list. There are many reasons why that might happen. You may have a friend with an inactive account, a spam bot, or someone whose content no longer aligns with your interests.
Whatever the case, Instagram realizes that these moments will come, so they have a feature that lets you remove followers from your list. In this article, we’ll walk you through various ways to remove unwanted followers on Instagram.
Checking Out Your Options
Instagram offers some methods for removing followers, each with its advantages and disadvantages:
- Direct Removal: This is the most straightforward approach for removing individual followers. They will no longer get your posts on their feed. However, they can still access your profile, view your posts, and even follow you again.
- Blocking: Blocking someone serves a dual purpose: it removes them from your follower list and prevents them from following you again in the future (unless they create a new account).
How to Remove a Follower on Instagram
If you simply want to remove a follower from your list, it’s pretty easy. We’ll show you how to do it from your profile.
- Navigate to Your Profile: Open the Instagram app and tap on your profile picture in the bottom right corner to access your profile page.
- Access Your Followers List: Tap on the “Followers” number displayed below your bio. That will show you a list of all your current followers.
- Find the Follower You Want to Remove: Scroll through your follower list or use the search bar at the top to locate the specific account you want to remove.
- Remove Them: Tap the “Remove” button next to the follower’s username. A small menu will appear, asking you to confirm your decision. Tap on “Remove” again, and it is done.
How to Block a Follower on Instagram
You can go further with the block option if the standard removal doesn’t cut it. That is best if you want to remove a follower and prevent them from following you again. Here’s how to do it:
- Get to the profile of the user you want to block: Tap on the magnifying glass icon at the bottom of your feed. Then, type in the account username and tap on it from the results.
- Open the menu: Tap the three-dot icon at the top right of the screen to open a menu.
- Block the user: Tap on “Block” from the menu. Tap “Block” again to confirm your decision, and you’re done.
Once you block someone, Instagram immediately removes them from your follower list. They won’t be notified that you blocked them, and they won’t be able to find your profile or content on Instagram. You can unblock them later, but they must send a new follow request.
Removing unwanted followers can be a healthy practice for managing your Instagram experience. Using these methods, you can curate your Instagram experience to fill it with engaged followers who genuinely connect with your content.
