How Can You View Private Instagram Followers?

Making accounts private is a popular option first introduced by Instagram around 2016-17. 

With this feature, one can not only keep their content limited to selected people, but they also get to limit other data like their followers and following. 

In the case of private accounts, you can only see the number of followers they have and the people they are following, but nothing that reveals the identity of those people. But what if you need to check the followers of a private account? 

Unfortunately, there are no legit tools or websites that can help you in this matter, and don’t let anyone convince you otherwise. But here are some genuine methods you can use to check the followers of a private Instagram account. So hang tight, and keep reading. 

Three Genuine Ways To See Private Instagram Followers 

1. Follow From A “Finsta”

If you keep up with the latest social media lingos, you probably know what a “Finsta” is. But if you don’t, then relax; you are about to know now. 

Finsta is the abbreviation for “fake Instagram.” It is a secondary account that you can make with information that doesn’t reveal your true identity. There are many reasons for people to open a Finsta, but the reason why we are suggesting you get one is because it is the only method that will give you 100% results. 

As mentioned before, no tool or website can help you reveal the followers or following list of a private account, no matter how much they claim it. So your best bet is to actually follow that account from a Finsta and wait for them to accept your follow request. 

Once they let you in, you can view their photos, videos, stories, followers and following list and everything that is visible in the case of a public account. This way, you’ll be able to view their followers without revealing your true identity. 

However, don’t make a profile that is too obvious to be a Finsta. People with private accounts usually are very picky with whom they allow in. So, try to make the account appear as genuine as possible. 

BUT, DO NOT use someone else’s photo, as it can land you in great trouble. There are many faceless accounts you can take inspiration from. Making one like that will ensure you don’t reveal your identity while still staying ethical. 

2. See the Mutual Followers 

Instagram vouches for its user experience, which is why it won’t let you know certain data. For example, you can’t see who viewed your instagram profile. 

If the person is known in your circle and you are curious if someone from your friend list follows them, you can do that even without following the private account. 

All you need is to follow your friend. 

For example, Rachel has a private account, and you are curious if one of your friends follows her. Instead of trying to dig into Rachel’s followers, you can simply follow your friend. If your friend (or someone you follow) follows Rachel, it will show under her bio section. 

This technique won’t give you the entire list of followers, but if you are looking for someone special, this trick will do! 

By the way, are you curious to know about a hack to stay active and appear offline on Instagram? Then check out our other posts. 

3. Check Out Their Facebook And Threads 

Lastly, some people buy cheap instagram followers, and this method is great to find that out. If the person with the private account has a Threads and Facebook account, you can use those to get an idea of their followers list somewhat. 

The number of followers they have on Instagram should not be drastically different from the number of followers they have on Facebook and Threads. 

You can also dig into their Facebook and Threads followers list to get an idea of their Instagram followers. It is quite usual for people to follow someone on Instagram, Facebook and Threads at the same time. 

Final Thoughts

Please do not use these methods to stalk someone! Our purpose of sharing these methods is to help if you are in a situation where the information is vital for you. 

Unless it’s that important, try to respect that person’s boundary because they must have kept their account private for a reason. 

But apart from that, we hope this guide helps you find what you’re looking for. Again, don’t use those scammy tools and websites, as they can (and most certainly will) give you false results and can even try to steal your data.