Some users report that in early May, they started seeing the message “Only (username) can see all of their followers” when looking at certain celebrity and video game companies’ followers. [1] X Research source But this test only affects some users—most accounts (even verified accounts) cannot hide their followers, and many people can still see those “hidden” follower lists.
Tap the profile icon at the bottom-right corner of Instagram. Tap the three horizontal lines at the top-right and select Settings. Tap Privacy. Tap the switch next to “Private Account”. [2] X Research source Making your account private is a good workaround for personal accounts, but if you’re a creator or brand trying to expand your reach, you’ll probably want to keep your account public.
Tap your profile photo at the bottom right. Tap Followers at the top. Scroll down and tap Remove next to the person you want to remove. Tap Remove again to confirm. [3] X Research source
Go to the profile of the person you want to block. Tap the three dots at the top-right corner. Tap Block. Tap Block again to confirm. [4] X Research source This is a great option if you just want to hide your followers from a particular person or small group of users.
