How to download your Instagram followers list
Instagram lets you download a file with everyone who follows you and everyone you follow. Here's how to get it in about two minutes — then drop it into the follow-back checker.
On iPhone or Android
- Open Instagram, go to your profile and tap the menu (☰) in the top-right corner.
- Tap Accounts Center, then Your information and permissions.
- Tap Download your information → Download or transfer information.
- Select your Instagram account and choose Some of your information.
- Scroll to “Connections” and tick only Followers and following. Tap Next.
- Choose Download to device. Set Date range: All time, Format: JSON, any media quality. Tap Create files.
- Wait for the email from Instagram (usually a few minutes), tap Download, and confirm your password on Instagram's page.
On a computer
- Go to instagram.com, click More (☰) → Settings → Accounts Center.
- Follow the same steps: Your information and permissions → Download your information.
- Pick only Followers and following, format JSON, date range All time.
Tips
- Select only “Followers and following”. A full download with all your photos is huge and slow.
- Always choose “All time”. Otherwise older followers are missing and the results will be wrong.
- You don't need to unzip it. Drop the .zip straight into the checker.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Instagram take to send the file?
If you select only “Followers and following”, it usually takes a few minutes. Full account downloads with photos and videos can take hours or even a couple of days.
Where do I find the download link?
Instagram sends an email and a notification. You can also go back to Accounts Center → Your information and permissions → Download your information, where the file is listed under “Current activity” for a few days.
The download asks for my password — is that normal?
Yes. When you download the file from Instagram's own site, Instagram asks you to confirm your password. That is Instagram, not us. Never type your Instagram password on any other website.
I chose HTML by mistake. Do I need to download again?
No, the checker understands both JSON and HTML files.