Hello, and welcome to this blogpost where we will show you how to hide followers on Instagram. Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms in the world, with over 1 billion monthly active users. It allows you to share photos and videos with your friends, family, and followers, as well as discover new content and people that interest you.
However, not everyone wants to share their personal information with the whole world. Maybe you want to keep your Instagram account private and only let your close friends see your posts and stories. Or maybe you want to hide who you follow from your followers or other users who visit your profile. Whatever your reason, you may be wondering if there is a way to hide followers on Instagram.
The answer is yes, there is a way to hide followers on Instagram, but it’s not as simple as you might think. There is no official feature that allows you to hide your followers list from everyone. However, there are some tricks and tips that can help you limit who can see who you follow on Instagram. In this blogpost, we will explain how to do that in 2023.
We will cover the following topics:
- How to make your account private and remove unwanted followers
- How to create a second account for following people
- How to block people from seeing your followers
- How to use the “hide following” feature for verified accounts
- How to hide your activity status and last seen
- How to hide your stories from certain people
By the end of this blogpost, you will know how to hide followers on Instagram and protect your privacy online. So let’s get started!
How to make your account private and remove unwanted followers
One of the easiest ways to hide your followers on Instagram is to switch to a private account. With a private account, only people who you approve as followers can see your posts, stories, and followers list. To switch to a private account, follow these steps:
- Go to your profile and tap the three lines in the top right corner.
- Tap Settings.
- Tap Privacy.
- Toggle on the switch next to Private Account.
Congratulations, you have just made your account private! Now only your current followers and those who request to follow you can see your profile information. However, this also means that anyone who is already following you can still see who you follow. If you want to hide your followers from some of them, you will need to remove them from your followers list. To do that, follow these steps:
- Go to your profile and tap Followers.
- Tap the three dots next to the follower you want to remove.
- Tap Remove.
- Confirm by tapping Remove again.
You have just removed a follower from your list! They will not be notified that you removed them, but they will no longer be able to see your posts, stories, or followers. You can repeat this process for any other follower you want to remove. However, keep in mind that they can still request to follow you again if they notice that they are no longer following you.
How to create a second account for following people
Another way to hide your followers on Instagram is to create a second account for following people. This way, you can keep your main account private and only follow people who are close to you or who share similar interests with you. You can use your second account for following celebrities, influencers, brands, or anyone else you want without worrying about anyone seeing who you follow.
To create a second account for following people, follow these steps:
- Go to your profile and tap the three lines in the top right corner.
- Tap Settings.
- Scroll down and tap Add Account.
- Tap Sign Up at the bottom of the screen.
- Create a new username and password for your second account.
- Add an email address or phone number for verification purposes.
- Add a profile photo and bio if you want.
You have just created a second account for following people! You can now switch between your accounts by tapping the profile icon at the bottom right corner and selecting the account you want to use. You can also add up to five accounts on one device. To follow people on your second account, simply search for their username or find them through hashtags or suggestions and tap Follow. You can also adjust the privacy settings of your second account according to your preferences.
How to block people from seeing your followers
A third way to hide your followers on Instagram is to block people from seeing them. Blocking someone on Instagram means that they will not be able to see your posts, stories, or followers list. They will also not be able to find you through search or suggestions. However, they will still be able to see any comments or likes that you leave on other accounts that they follow or that are public.
To block someone from seeing your followers on Instagram, follow these steps:
- Go to their profile and tap the three dots in the top right corner.
- Tap Block.
- Confirm by tapping Block again.
You have just blocked someone from seeing your followers on Instagram! They will not be notified that you blocked them, but they will no longer be able to access your profile or interact with you. You can unblock them at any time by going back to their profile and tapping Unblock.
How to use the “hide following” feature for verified accounts
A fourth way to hide your followers on Instagram is to use the “hide following” feature for verified accounts. This feature is currently being tested by Instagram for some verified accounts (those with a blue checkmark next to their name). It allows them to hide their following list from everyone except themselves. However, this feature is not available for most users yet and it may change or disappear in the future.
To use the “hide following” feature for verified accounts (if available), follow these steps:
- Go to your profile and tap the three lines in the top right corner.
- Tap Settings.
- Tap Privacy.
- Toggle off the switch next to Following.
You have just hidden your following list from everyone except yourself! Now no one can see who you follow on Instagram except yourself. You can toggle on the switch again at any time if you want others to see who you follow again.
How to hide your activity status and last seen
A fifth way to hide your followers on Instagram is to hide your activity status and last seen. Your activity status shows when you are online or when you were last active on Instagram. Your last seen shows when you last opened a direct message conversation with someone. By hiding these features, you can prevent others from knowing when you are using Instagram or when you last checked their messages. This can give you more privacy and control over who knows what about you online.
To hide your activity status and last seen, follow these steps:
- Go to your profile and tap the three lines in the top right corner.
- Tap Settings.
- Tap Privacy.
- Tap Activity Status.
- Toggle off the switch next to Show Activity Status.
You have just hidden your activity status and last seen! Now no one can see when you are online or when you were last active on Instagram. You can toggle on the switch again at any time if you want others to see your activity status again. However, keep in mind that if you turn off this feature, you will also not be able to see other people’s activity status or last seen.
How to hide your stories from certain people
A sixth way to hide your followers on Instagram is to hide your stories from certain people. Stories are short videos or photos that disappear after 24 hours. They are a fun way to share your moments with your friends and followers, but sometimes you may not want everyone to see them. You can choose to hide your stories from specific people or create a close friends list that only includes those who you want to share your stories with.
To hide your stories from certain people, follow these steps:
- Go to your profile and tap the three lines in the top right corner.
- Tap Settings.
- Tap Privacy.
- Tap Story.
- Tap Hide Story From.
- Select the people you want to hide your story from and tap Done.
You have just hidden your story from certain people! They will not be able to see your stories on their feed or on your profile. You can unhide your story from them at any time by going back to the same settings and deselecting them.
To create a close friends list for your stories, follow these steps:
- Go to your profile and tap the three lines in the top right corner.
- Tap Close Friends.
- Tap Add next to the people you want to add to your close friends list.
- Tap Done.
You have just created a close friends list for your stories! Only the people on this list will be able to see your stories when you share them with close friends. You can add or remove people from this list at any time by going back to the same settings. You can also see who is on your close friends list by looking for a green badge next to their name on your profile or in direct messages.