# Instagram Unfollowers Checker – No Login, Uses Your Own Data > Free Instagram unfollowers checker that reads your own data export in the browser. See who doesn't follow you back with no login, no password, no upload. Canonical: https://scheduleforyou.com/tools/instagram-unfollowers-checker Find out who doesn't follow you back on Instagram using the followers and following files from your own data download. No login, no password, nothing uploaded. This page has an unfollowers checker (runs on your own export) that runs in the browser; use the HTML page to run it. The text below is the guide that goes with it. ## See who doesn't follow you back, without handing over your login This checker compares the followers and following lists from Instagram's own "Download your information" export and shows the accounts you follow that don't follow you back. It never asks for your Instagram username or password, and the files are read in your browser, not uploaded. The trade-off: you need to request the export from Instagram first, and the results reflect the date of that export rather than live data. ### What you get - **Not following you back:** accounts you follow that aren't in your followers list - **Fans:** accounts that follow you but you don't follow back - A link to each profile so you can review it in Instagram ### Why not a "log in with Instagram" tracker? Apps that ask for your Instagram password to track unfollowers put your account at risk: your login is shared with a third party, and automated activity can lead Instagram to restrict or lock the account. Your data export is an official feature, and this tool only reads the files you choose. ## How to download your followers and following data Meta moves and renames these menus from time to time, so the labels below may differ slightly in your app. Instagram's [help center](https://help.instagram.com) has the current steps. ### 1. Open Accounts Center In the Instagram app, go to your profile, open the menu and tap Accounts Center. ### 2. Find Download your information Tap Your information and permissions, then Download your information (it may appear as "Export your information" or similar). Choose to download to your device and select your Instagram account. ### 3. Choose only Followers and following Pick the option to select specific types of information rather than everything, then tick Followers and following. Selecting just this category keeps the file small and the request quick. ### 4. Set the format to JSON Choose JSON as the format and "All time" as the date range, then submit the request. The checker can also read the HTML version, but JSON is the format we recommend. ### 5. Download and unzip the file Instagram notifies you when the export is ready, which can take anywhere from minutes to a few days. Download the ZIP file, unzip it and look for the followers and following files, usually inside a folder about connections or followers and following. ## How to use the unfollowers checker ### Select both files Choose the followers file and the following file from your unzipped export. You need both: the checker compares one list against the other. ### Review the lists Results appear in two groups: accounts not following you back and fans you don't follow back. Tap any name to open that profile on Instagram. ### Decide what to do yourself The checker doesn't unfollow anyone. If you choose to unfollow accounts, do it by hand in the app, and take your time. Instagram may temporarily limit actions that happen very quickly in a row. ## Reading the results sensibly ### The data is a snapshot Everything reflects the moment Instagram created your export. Someone who followed you back yesterday won't show up until you request a new download. ### Not following back isn't always personal Brands, news outlets, public figures and large creators rarely follow people back. Deactivated or deleted accounts may also appear on the list because they still exist in your export but no longer follow anyone. Our guide on [who doesn't follow you back on Instagram](https://scheduleforyou.com/blog/who-doesnt-follow-me-back-on-instagram) covers more ways to interpret the list. ### Keep your export private Your download contains personal information about you and the people you're connected to. Store it somewhere safe and delete it once you're done. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is it safe to use an Instagram unfollowers checker? It depends on how it works. Tools that ask for your Instagram password are risky and can get your account restricted. This one only reads the export files you download from Instagram yourself, in your browser, with no login. ### Why do I need to download my Instagram data first? Instagram doesn't let outside tools read your followers list without your login. The official data download is the safe way to get both lists, and this checker compares them for you. ### Which format should I choose for the download? Choose JSON. The checker can also read the HTML export if that's what you already have. ### Does the checker show who unfollowed me recently? It shows who doesn't follow you back as of your export date, not a timeline of unfollows. To compare over time, request a new export later and run the check again. ### Are my files uploaded anywhere? No. The files are read in your browser and nothing is sent to a server or stored. ### Why is a celebrity or brand on my list? Large accounts usually don't follow back the people who follow them. 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