How to See Who Someone Recently Followed on Instagram

Why People Want to See Recent Follows

There are many legitimate reasons to check who someone recently followed on Instagram:

• Relationship transparency: Partners checking each other's activity
• Competitor research: Marketers tracking who competitors follow
• Influencer discovery: Finding new accounts in your niche
• Brand monitoring: Seeing who industry leaders are connecting with

Whatever your reason, ifollowtracker makes it simple — no Instagram login required.

Method 1: Use ifollowtracker (Fastest)

This is the easiest and most reliable method:

1. Go to ifollowtracker.com — no account needed
2. Enter the Instagram username you want to check
3. Click "Analyze" — results appear in seconds
4. View the "Following" tab to see accounts sorted by most recently followed

The tool works on any public Instagram profile. Results are real-time, pulled directly from Instagram's public data.

What You Can See

• The full list of accounts they follow, sorted by most recent
• Profile pictures, usernames, and follower counts
• Whether the accounts are verified
• Export the list as CSV for further analysis

Method 2: Check Manually on Instagram

Instagram used to show following lists in chronological order, but this feature was removed in 2021. Now the app shows following lists in a seemingly random order. However, you can still get a rough idea:

1. Open the Instagram app and go to the profile
2. Tap "Following"
3. The first few accounts shown are often the most recently followed (though this is inconsistent)

This method is unreliable. For accurate, chronological data, use ifollowtracker.

Limitations & Privacy Notes

• Public accounts only: Private accounts cannot be tracked — their data is not publicly accessible
• No Instagram login needed: We never ask for your credentials
• Anonymous: The account you're checking will never know you looked
• Ethical use: Always use this data responsibly and respect others' privacy

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see who a private account recently followed?
No. Private accounts hide their following list from non-followers. Only public accounts can be tracked.

Does Instagram notify the user when I check their follows?
No. Using ifollowtracker is completely anonymous. Instagram has no way to know you checked.

How recent is "recent"?
ifollowtracker shows the full following list sorted by most recently followed, so you can see the very latest additions at the top.