Why did I suddenly lose a lot of followers on Instagram?

If your Instagram is suddenly losing followers, then it’s probably because you’ve been hit by the infamous ‘shadow ban’. This can be because you’ve been using unauthorised software, spamming (irrelevant) hashtags or posting controversial content.

Why am I losing so many followers a day?

Noticing that every day you have a few less followers than the one before, or perhaps you gain 10 only to lose 6 moments later, is completely normal. This is just part of Instagram and part of the process of growing your account.

Does Instagram randomly delete followers?

It’s very unlikely that Instagram removes your followers, randomly or not – but it might feel this way if some of your followers are the users whose accounts were deleted because of breaking some rules (posting offensive content more than once, cyberbullying, API limits abuse etc).

How do I gain followers on Instagram?

10 Ways to increase Instagram followers

1. Optimize your Instagram account.
2. Keep a consistent content calendar.
3. Schedule Instagram posts in advance.
4. Get partners and brand advocates to post your content.
5. Avoid fake Instagram followers.
6. Showcase your Instagram everywhere.
7. Post content followers want.
8. Get the conversation started.

Is Instagram cleaning fake followers?

Instagram has been taking down fake accounts since at least 2014, but this is the first time it’s publicly discussed removing fake likes from posts. It now says “We’ve built machine learning tools to help identify accounts that use [third-party apps for boosting followers] and remove the inauthentic activity.”

Why is my following increasing?

Have you noticed that you’re suddenly following a bunch of random Instagram accounts? This usually happens when spammers get control of your account. To prevent your Instagram account from automatically following others, you’ll need to make sure nobody can access your account but you.

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