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How can I hide my followers list on Instagram with a public profile?

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You can't hide your followers list if your profile is public; only private profiles have hidden followers lists.

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Can someone tell if I've viewed their Instagram profile?

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No, they can't tell unless it's a Story, as Stories display the names of viewers. If you interact with their profile by commenting, following, or liking, they may notice, but without interacting or viewing their Story, they won't know unless you inform them.

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How can I hide my followings on Instagram?

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Make your profile private. However, if you're following someone, even with a private profile, others can still see your profile in that person's following list.

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How can I make my followers visible only to me?

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Make your account private. That way, only approved followers can see your followers list. However, your approved followers will still be able to see each other. The only way for only you to see your followers is if they are your alternate accounts.

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How can I prevent someone from seeing my Instagram followers?

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You can't completely hide your followers from someone unless your account is private and you remove them. If privacy is important to you, consider creating a separate account with an anonymous identity to better control who sees your follower information.

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If I restrict someone, are they able to see my following list?

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Yes, unless your account is private. Restricting a user only prevents them from commenting on your profile's photos and videos. It won't block them from anything else on your profile.

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If I block someone on Instagram, can they still see my followers or the people I follow?

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No, they cannot see your followers or who you're following unless they log out and view your profile from another account that you haven't blocked.

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If I restrict someone on Instagram, will they still appear as a follower to others?

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Yes, they will still appear as a follower to others, but they won't be able to comment on your posts unless you approve them.

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Why does the number of followers on a private, inactive Instagram account change?

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The number of followers may fluctuate if someone else gained access to the account or if followers manually removed themselves.

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How can I prevent my following list from appearing in other people's follower suggestions on Instagram?

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To enhance your privacy and prevent your following list from appearing in others' suggestions, you can make your profile private. Go to your profile page, tap "Edit Profile," and enable the "Private Account" option.

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Why does my friend's Instagram profile show 103 followers, but I only see 79 when I view their follower list?

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Some followers may have blocked you, or it could be a system glitch, fake followers, or spambots. You could ask your friend if they can see any followers that you can't.

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How can I hide a specific follower on Instagram and still keep them as a follower?

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You cannot hide a specific follower on Instagram. You can make your profile private to hide your followers list from non-followers, but your current followers will still be able to see who else follows you.

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Why can't I see a friend's followers on Instagram when I'm already following them?

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This could be due to a glitch, they might have restricted you, or blocked you while you were viewing their profile. Try refreshing the page to see if it resolves the issue.

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How can I prevent someone from seeing who I follow on Instagram?

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To prevent a specific user from seeing who you follow on Instagram, block them. Visit their profile, tap the three dots icon, and select 'Block'.

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How do I prevent other people from seeing my followers?

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You cannot do that unless your entire profile is private, and even then, your followers who you approved are able to see your other followers.

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Why might someone want to hide the list of people they follow on Instagram?

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People might hide their following list to avoid revealing sensitive or potentially embarrassing interests. They may follow controversial or private profiles they don't want others, like family or colleagues, to discover. If privacy is a concern, creating a separate anonymous account for following such profiles can help maintain discretion.

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How can only my follower and I see my following list?

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Your account is private and that person is the only follower you have. If you have more followers, they'll be able to see your follower list, too.

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Can I hide my follower count from someone who follows me without unfollowing them?

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No, you cannot hide your follower count from someone who follows you, even if your profile is private. A private profile will not hide the number; it just prevents non-followers from viewing your list of followers.

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How can I hide my followers list from my followers on Instagram?

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You cannot hide your followers list from people who follow you. Even with a private profile, approved followers will have access to this information.

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Can only I see all my followers on Instagram?

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If your account is private, only your approved followers can see your follower list. However, if your account is public, anyone can see your followers. Regardless of your account setting, you cannot hide your followers from people who already follow you.

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How do I report someone on Instagram?

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To report someone on Instagram, click the three dots on their profile, select "Report," and choose the reason for reporting. Only report users who violate the platform's rules; if you simply dislike them, consider blocking them instead.

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How can I hide certain followers on Instagram without blocking them?

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You can't hide specific followers, but you can choose not to view their profiles. Focus on engaging with content and profiles you enjoy instead.

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Can I hide my followers and the people I follow separately on Instagram?

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No, you cannot hide them separately on Instagram. You can only hide both by setting your profile to private. Unlike Facebook, Instagram does not allow separate privacy settings for followers and following lists.

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How can I hide my followers on a private Instagram account?

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On a private Instagram account, your followers are automatically hidden from anyone who doesn't follow you. However, those who do follow you can see your followers.

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How can I hide my Instagram followers from others?

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To hide your Instagram followers, set your account to private and avoid accepting follow requests. This ensures that only approved followers can see your profile.

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Why can't I see someone's followers and following list on Instagram?

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You probably can't see their followers and following list because their account is private, and you haven't been approved as a follower. To view their list, send a follow request and wait for it to be accepted.

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Can a user I've blocked on Instagram still message my followers?

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Yes, a blocked user can message your followers unless your followers have also blocked them, as each account operates independently.

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Why do I have 51 followers on Instagram, but only 31 are visible?

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The most likely reason is a glitch in the app, or those missing followers were fake or bot accounts.

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