Can’t Unfollow on Instagram: A Step-by-Step Guide
Understanding the Unfollow Feature
Instagram’s unfollow feature allows users to temporarily pause the following feature, giving their followers a break from receiving updates about them. However, many users find themselves stuck in an infinite loop of unfollowing and re-following, wondering if they’ve overdone it. The good news is that Instagram allows you to unfollow your own account and those of others, but with some caveats.
How to Unfollow on Instagram
To unfollow someone on Instagram, follow these steps:
- Open the Instagram app and navigate to the account you want to unfollow.
- Tap the three horizontal lines (⋯) at the top right corner of the screen.
- Tap "View More" next to "Blocked" and then select "Unfollow" to pause the following feature.
Unfollowing Others on Instagram
If you want to unfollow someone on Instagram, follow these steps:
- Open the Instagram app and navigate to the account you want to unfollow.
- Tap the three horizontal lines (⋯) at the top right corner of the screen.
- Tap "View More" next to "Following" and then select "Block" to block that account.
Factors That Affect Unfollowing
- Number of Following: The more followers you have, the more likely you are to be unfollowed by someone else.
- Quality of Interaction: If you’ve had a good relationship with the account, they’re more likely to unfollow you.
- Other Accounts They Follow: If you follow a lot of accounts that the other account has a lot of, they’re more likely to unfollow you.
When Can’t Unfollow on Instagram?
- It’s Free: Instagram doesn’t charge for the unfollow feature, making it a cost-free way to maintain a healthy boundary.
- It’s a Last Resort: If you’ve had a good relationship with the account, it’s better to block them rather than unfollowing them. Unfollowing can be a more permanent solution, and you might regret it if you’re not careful.
- It’s Not Permanently Sealed: If the account follows you back, you can still follow them back, and they can still unfollow you back.