How to see someone's latest following on Instagram

Do you want to see who someone followed recently on Instagram?

In this article, we’ll explain how to see them. Knowing who someone you're interested in follows is a great way to discover their interests and preferences.

To better understand the topic, we’ll first explain what a following list means on Instagram. Then, we’ll go over how to check an account’s follows directly from the Instagram app and from your Desktop.

What Does Following Mean on Instagram?

Follows on Instagram are a way for users to follow an account they're interested in and see specific content on that account.

Users can follow a hashtag or a specific account to stay updated on content related to that topic.

When you follow a person, brand, or page, their posts will appear in your Instagram feed.

You can also check if someone is following you by visiting their profile, selecting the "Following" tab and searching for your user name.

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When you follow an account, you can view:

• The list of their followers and their usernames
• The list of who they follow
• Their posts in chronological order on your feed
• Their stories and highlights
• Their links
• Their channel
• And this person profile will appear more easily in your Instagram searches and in the list of people who have liked a publication.

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In summary, you're already getting a lot of information about the user you're starting to follow. But then how do you see who they follow on Instagram?

Seeing who someone follows can even help you see someone's Instagram likes.

How to find someone's latest Instagram follow?

Instagram no longer displays follows in chronological order, meaning you can’t see the exact latest people someone has followed. However, you can still access their following list to get an idea of who they follow. Check bellow how:

How to See Who Someone Follows on Instagram (Mobile App)

If you're using the Instagram app on your phone, follow these steps to check an account's following list:

1. Open Instagram on your mobile device.
2. Search for the person’s profile by typing their username in the search bar.
3. Go to their profile and tap on the "Following" section at the top of the screen.
4. You’ll now see the list of accounts they follow.

Congratulations! You've accessed the following list for this Instagram account.

How to See Who Someone Follows on Instagram (Desktop)

If you're using Instagram on a computer, follow these steps to check an account’s following list:

1. Open your web browser and go to Instagram.com.
2. Log in to your account (if you haven’t already).
3. Search for the user’s profile using the search bar at the top.
4. Go to their profile and click on the "Following" tab.
5. You’ll now see the list of accounts they follow.

Important Note:

• Instagram does not display follows in order, so the list may be sorted based on mutual connections and algorithmic relevance.
• If the account is private, you must follow them to see their "Following" list.