If you are like me and keep pressing the “Follow” button anytime anything mildly interesting is shared by an account, then I am sure your Following list must be in thousands. And your Instagram feed must be a mess that you want to clear out now. So in this article, we will take you through a few methods to easily and quickly mass unfollow accounts on Instagram.
Manually Unfollow Accounts on Instagram
Starting off with the basics, you can go to your “Following” list and unfollow accounts from there. It’s the safest method without using any third-party apps, ensuring your account remains secure. This method allows you to have complete control over who you are unfollowing.
To manually unfollow someone, follow these steps:
- On Instagram, tap on your profile icon in the top right corner.
- Inside your profile page, tap on your following count.
- Then tap on the Following option next to the person you wish to unfollow.
They will be instantly unfollowed and removed from your list. However, if you see a Message option next to their name, simply tap on the 3-dots icon next to an account’s name, and select Unfollow. This way, you can unfollow someone without visiting their account. Repeat this process until you have removed every unnecessary account from your following list.
Mass Unfollow Least Interacted Users
If you want to unfollow accounts that you don’t interact with, there’s a simpler way to remove them. Just remember not to go on an unfollowing spree, as removing a large number of users quickly can get your account shadowbanned or removed. It’s best to keep it to about 10 accounts per hour to avoid any issues.
Here’s how to do it:
- Go to your Following list on your Instagram profile and select Least Interacted With under “Categories”.
- Hit the Following button next to every user you want to unfollow.
- With just one tap, you’ll be able to unfollow multiple accounts easily.
Mass Unfollow Flagged for Review Accounts
If you suspect that certain accounts you follow are engaging in suspicious behavior, Instagram automatically flags these profiles under “Flagged for Review.” Using this category, you can unfollow several accounts and also remove followers from your account at once.
To access flagged accounts, follow these steps:
- Tap on the profile icon at the bottom right corner of the Instagram app.
- On your profile page, tap on Followers.
- Select Flagged for Review under “Categories”.
- On the next screen, tap on Remove All at the top.
- Then select Remove from the confirmation prompt that shows up.
This action will remove all flagged accounts from both your Followers and Following lists, helping you maintain a cleaner Instagram presence.
Using a Third-Party App on Android
While we don’t recommend the use of third-party services due to potential account risks, you may find it useful if you have a large following list and need a quick way to clear it. The Unfollow Users app on Android can help you batch unfollow accounts efficiently.
To use the app:
- Download the Unfollow Users app and sign in with your Instagram account.
- Once signed in, tap on the Unfollow button.
- The app will automatically clear 10 accounts from your Following list.
Keep in mind that this app does not allow you to select which accounts to remove; it will do it automatically. Therefore, use it with caution!
Final Thoughts
If your feed is cluttered with accounts you no longer wish to follow, individually selecting each one can be tedious. The methods outlined above should come in handy to help you easily mass-unfollow users on Instagram. Additionally, consider checking out our guide on hiding followers on Instagram if you prefer not to let others see your follower list. Let us know how these methods helped you declutter your Instagram feed!
