Want to know who someone just followed on Instagram? Here are the best methods to track recent follows on any public profile, from manual checking to automated tools.
Instagram doesn't make it easy to see who someone recently followed. The following list on a profile is not sorted chronologically by default, making it nearly impossible to figure out who was just added.
Instagram deliberately randomizes the order of the following list for privacy reasons. While you can see the total number of accounts someone follows, the order appears random — mixing recent follows with accounts followed years ago.
Manual Checking
The most basic approach is to regularly check someone's following count and manually scroll through their list. This is time-consuming and unreliable since:
Use a Follow Tracker App Recommended
Apps like Eyko automate the process entirely. Here's how it works:
Eyko tracks up to 5 profiles simultaneously and shows you exactly who was followed, when it happened, and provides a complete timeline of follow activity.
Instagram's Activity Status
If you follow the person and they follow you back, you might occasionally see "Followed by..." suggestions. However, this is inconsistent and only shows a tiny fraction of activity.
For any public Instagram profile, Eyko can show you:
Download Eyko on iOS or Android to start tracking any public Instagram profile. You'll receive push notifications the moment they follow someone new — no more manual checking required.