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Compare Instagram lists
Last updated: 2026-07-27
Want to compare your Instagram followers and following without giving another app your password? Download your data from Instagram, then compare the files here. Everything runs in your browser.
Quick path
- Request your data download. How long it takes and which files you need: Instagram download guide.
- Unzip the package and find
following.jsonand a followers file (oftenfollowers_1.json). - Open the compare tool and upload those JSON files (or paste usernames, one per line).
- Click Compare lists, then pick the result tab for your question.
What do you want to find out?
- Followers vs following — who’s mutual, and who isn’t.
- Who doesn’t follow you back — without a third-party app.
- Who unfollowed you — needs two follower downloads from different dates.
FAQ
Can I do this without installing an app?
Yes. Official Instagram download + this page is enough for most list questions.
Does this log into Instagram?
No. See Is ListDiff safe?