Can I see who unfollowed me from a single export file?

No. Unfollowed analysis needs at least two snapshots from different dates, then compare earlier vs later followers lists.

Which side should be List A and List B for unfollowed detection?

Put earlier followers snapshot in List A and later followers snapshot in List B. A only represents accounts that unfollowed during that window.

Do I need third-party login tools for this?

No. You can use official data export snapshots and compare locally without third-party account login.

How to see who unfollowed you on Instagram

Last updated: 2026-04-15

You cannot reliably answer “who unfollowed me” from one file. This question is time-based and requires comparing two followers snapshots from different dates.

Core logic you must understand

Not following back and unfollowed you are different tasks.
Not following back: compare Following vs Followers at the same time.
Unfollowed you: compare Followers(T1) vs Followers(T2) across time.

Step-by-step unfollowed workflow

Open direct export page: accountscenter.instagram.com/info_and_permissions/dyi/ .
If this page redirects for your account, use menu path: Profile -> menu -> Accounts Center -> Your information and permissions -> Download your information.
Export Followers snapshot at time T1 (earlier date), store folder name with date like followers-2026-04-01.
Export Followers snapshot at time T2 (later date), store as followers-2026-04-15.
Extract usernames and normalize each snapshot to one username per line (do not use display names).
Save files as followers-t1.txt and followers-t2.txt for direct import.
Open ListDiff tool, paste T1 into List A and T2 into List B.
Run compare and read A only as “accounts that unfollowed during T1 -> T2”.

You can now upload Instagram JSON directly in ListDiff. Converting to TXT/CSV is optional when you want extra manual review records.

How to use ZIP JSON files for T1 and T2 snapshots

Download and extract T1 ZIP package, then locate followers JSON in connections/followers_and_following.
Do the same for T2 ZIP package and keep folders separated by date.
Upload T1 followers JSON into List A.
Upload T2 followers JSON into List B.
Run compare and read A only as unfollowed accounts in the selected time window.

Where to click in Instagram app and web

App path: Profile -> menu -> Accounts Center -> Your information and permissions -> Download your information.
Web path: Instagram web -> Settings -> Accounts Center -> Your information and permissions -> Download your information.
If labels changed, search inside Accounts Center for Download your information.

Interpretation table

A only: existed in T1 followers, missing in T2 followers (likely unfollowed in the time window).
B only: new followers added after T1.
Intersection: users present in both snapshots.

Common mistakes

Using Following list in one side and calling result “unfollowed” (this is wrong intent mapping).
Comparing two files from the same export date, which cannot show timeline change.
Mixing display names and usernames. Use stable handles only.
Overwriting T1 and T2 files into one folder without date tags, then losing snapshot order.

Troubleshooting when results look wrong

A only is empty: check if T1 and T2 are actually different dates, and whether you pasted T1 to A and T2 to B.
Too many mismatches: remove optional @ prefix and extra spaces consistently in both snapshots.
File not found: unzip export and search JSON files containing follower.

FAQ

Can I see who unfollowed me from a single export?
No. You need at least two snapshots from different dates.

Which side should be List A and List B?
Use Followers(T1) as A and Followers(T2) as B. A only is your unfollowed list.

Do I need any login app?
No. This method uses official export files and local comparison only.