Find out who truly follows you back
Upload the ZIP file exported from Instagram and instantly analyze your followers, following and more — 100% private, everything runs in your browser.
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⚠️ Upload the entire .zip file — not the extracted folder
Export from Instagram
Upload the ZIP file
Instagram will send you an email with a download link. Download the .zip file and upload it above — without extracting it.
Analyze the results
See your followers, who doesn't follow you back, who you're not following back and changes over time — in seconds.
What you can do with InstaScope
Full Followers List
Browse all your followers with names, dates and direct links to their profiles.
Full Following List
See everyone you follow in a clean, searchable and sortable list.
Who Doesn't Follow Back
Find all the accounts you follow that are not following you back.
Who You Don't Follow Back
Discover accounts that follow you but you haven't followed back yet.
History Comparison
Compare two exports taken at different times and see exactly who followed or unfollowed you.
Search & Sort
Quickly find any user and sort results alphabetically or by follow date.
Frequently Asked Questions
⚠️ Troubleshooting — Why numbers may not match
If the counts shown by InstaScope differ from what you see on Instagram, here are all the possible reasons and what to do about each one.
Wrong export format (HTML instead of JSON)
Instagram lets you export in HTML or JSON. InstaScope only reads JSON format. If you see 0 users or very few results, you likely exported in the wrong format.
- Go back to Instagram and request a new export
- When selecting format, choose JSON (not HTML)
- Set the date range to "All time"
Date range not set to "All time"
If you set a limited date range during export (e.g. "Last 30 days"), Instagram will only include accounts you started following or who started following you within that period — not your full list.
- Request a new export and set the date range to "All time"
Export data is not up to date
Instagram exports are a snapshot in time. If someone followed or unfollowed you after you requested the export, those changes won't be reflected. The export can also take several hours to be generated.
- Request a fresh export if you need current data
- Use the History tab to compare two exports and see changes
Ghost or deactivated accounts
Instagram's in-app follower count includes deactivated, deleted and suspended accounts. These accounts still appear in your follower count on Instagram but may not always appear in the JSON export, causing a small discrepancy.
Uploaded the extracted folder instead of the ZIP file
InstaScope needs the original .zip file, not the folder you get after extracting it. If you unzipped the file first, you uploaded the wrong thing.
- Find the original .zip file (usually in your Downloads folder)
- Upload that file directly — do not unzip it first
Instagram export split across multiple files
If you follow or are followed by a large number of accounts, Instagram may split your follower data across multiple files (followers_1.json, followers_2.json, etc.). InstaScope automatically reads all of them from the ZIP, so this should not cause issues — but make sure you uploaded the complete ZIP and not a partial one.
Still seeing wrong numbers?
Try this checklist:
- Request a brand new export from Instagram
- Select format: JSON
- Date range: All time
- Wait for the email from Instagram (can take up to a few hours)
- Download and upload the original .zip file
- Open browser DevTools (F12) → Console tab → check for any errors
About InstaScope
InstaScope is a free, open-source tool that helps you understand your Instagram audience better. No login required, no Instagram API access, no data collection of any kind.
The tool works by reading the ZIP file that Instagram provides when you request a copy of your data — a standard feature available to all users. Everything happens locally in your browser using JavaScript, so your data never leaves your device.
InstaScope was built to give people a clear, simple and private way to manage their Instagram presence — whether you want to clean up who you follow, track follower changes over time, or simply get a better overview of your account.
If InstaScope has been useful to you, consider buying me a coffee ☕ — it helps keep the tool free and maintained.
Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2025
InstaScope is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how InstaScope handles your data.
No data collection. InstaScope does not collect, store, transmit or process any personal data on any server. All file processing happens entirely within your browser on your device.
ZIP file processing. When you upload your Instagram ZIP file, it is read locally by your browser using JavaScript. The file and its contents are never sent to any external server or third party.
Cookies and advertising. InstaScope uses Google AdSense to display advertisements, which may use cookies to show relevant ads. You can manage ad preferences via Google's ad settings. We also use anonymous analytics to understand how the tool is used, without collecting any personally identifiable information.
Third-party links. InstaScope contains links to Instagram profiles and Ko-fi. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.
For any privacy-related questions, you can reach us via Ko-fi.
Terms of Service
Last updated: May 2025
By using InstaScope, you agree to the following terms:
- Personal use only. InstaScope is provided for personal, non-commercial use only.
- No warranty. InstaScope is provided "as is" without any warranties. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness or availability of the tool at any time.
- Instagram compliance. You are responsible for ensuring your use of your Instagram data complies with Instagram's Terms of Service. InstaScope does not interact with Instagram's API and does not require your Instagram credentials.
- No liability. InstaScope and its creator are not liable for any damages or losses resulting from the use or inability to use this tool.
- Advertising. InstaScope displays ads via Google AdSense to support free access to the tool. By using InstaScope you acknowledge that ads may be displayed.
- Changes. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue InstaScope at any time without notice.
Continued use of InstaScope constitutes acceptance of these terms.
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Upload two ZIP files exported at different times to compare and see what changed — new followers, lost followers, new following and unfollowed accounts.
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