Instagram’s exhaustive list of privacy features is one of the primary reasons why people prefer posting their personal moments on the app. You can limit people’s access to your profile and content with absolute ease. If blocking seems too harsh a measure to you, Instagram also allows you to ‘Restrict’ users. You can also choose who gets to follow your profile. In this article, we explain what happens when you remove a follower or block someone on Instagram.
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How to remove a follower on Instagram?
Step 1: Launch the Instagram app and tap your profile picture at the bottom right corner of the screen.
Step 2: Tap on the Followers section of your profile.
Step 3: Hit the Remove button next to the follower you want to remove.
What happens when you remove a follower on Instagram?
Once you remove a follower on Instagram, they will no longer be able to view your posts, Stories, or Reels in their feed. If your profile is set to private, they will lose access to all the content you have uploaded on Instagram. If you have a public profile, they will be able to view and interact with your content. Non-followers can send you DMs on Instagram, but they show up in the ‘Requests’ folder.
How to block someone on Instagram?
Step 1: Launch the Instagram app and hit the search icon at the bottom of the screen.
Step 2: Search the handle of the Instagram profile you want to block.
Step 3: Once you land on their profile, tap the ellipses at the top right corner of the screen and hit Block.
What happens when you block someone on Instagram?
Blocking someone is a hard measure that makes sure they lose access to your profile and are not able to interact with your content in any capacity. Blocked users will also not be able to send your direct messages on Instagram. If someone reposts your content on their Story, your blocked users will not be able to see it. Instagram does not notify the user when you block them on the platform. If you think blocking is a hard measure, Instagram also allows you to ‘Restrict’ users. Once you restrict a user, their comments on your posts are put on a buffer until you flag them. Until then, only the restricted user will be able to see their comment on your profile. Instagram does not send read receipts of DMs to restricted users.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Does Instagram notify the other person when you remove them as a follower?
No, users do not get notified when they are removed as a follower by someone else.
When you remove a follower can they still see your posts?
Non-followers can view your posts and stories if your profile is public. To limit access to your profile, either post exclusively for close friends or make your profile private.
How do I remove followers in bulk?
To remove multiple followers in bulk, simply head over to the ‘follower’ section on your Instagram profile and hit ‘Remove’ next to every profile while scrolling down.
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Conclusion
This is what happens when you remove a follower or block someone on Instagram. There are certain third-party apps that claim to let you know whether you have been blocked by someone on Instagram. These apps are usually malicious and push malware on your device under the disguise of being a useful tool. There is no way to know for sure whether someone has blocked you on Instagram. Here are some pointers that can help you determine whether you have been blocked by a particular user.
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