How to See Who Stalks Your Instagram Profile
Instagram is an incredible platform to share snippets of your life (no matter how big or small they are) with your friends and followers. However, it can also attract attention from certain individuals who take a bit too much interest in you as well as the things that you do. This is a ‘stalker’ situation and if you suspect that you have one, the following guide can help you learn who is stalking you on Instagram.
Method 1: Check for Suspicious Followers
The first place to look for your stalker is your followers list. We recommend you remove suspicious accounts who are not your friends or part of your family from your followers list. Also, look out for the following signs to learn if the account is fake or suspicious:
In case you manage to find someone that you don’t recognize, you can remove them.
Method 2: Take Note of Unusual Interactions
Another way to spot a stalker is to take note ofhow persistently they interact with your posts and account. Let’s say someone likes, comments, or does both actions constantly on the posts you share, old and new. This, along with the fact that they keep sending you DMs or message requests only means one thing – you’re dealing with a stalker.
If you find such accounts, you can visit their profile to see whether they follow you. In case they don’t, likely, this person constantly stalks your account. This is because your posts may not usually appear on their feed unless they don’t follow you, but when you see likes and comments from this person on your posts, it means they still visit your profile manually to check up on your activity.
Method 3: Switch to a Business Account
Personal accounts on Instagram don’t offer a way to see analytical data regarding your account. You can, however, switch your profile to a business account to identify who may be stalking you.
Once you have switched to a business account, you can now look at insights. Let us look at how many users have engaged with your profile and their details.
This section will not directly tell you who interacts with your account the most but it will help you narrow down their age and gender. This might help you figure out the stalker if it is someone you know.
Method 4: Look for Story Viewers
Let me tell you a lesser-known secret. Users who visit your account often, or interact the most with your posts get listed at the top of your story if it reaches more than 50 views. This is a good way to rat out people who check up on your profile frequently.
Share a story on your profile and wait for it to reach more than 50 views, then follow these steps to learn who is possibly stalking your profile.
Similar to the method above, we recommend that you visit the profile you suspect to check whether they follow you, and if they don’t, it further confirms your doubt that they are stalking you.
If the aforementioned methods helped you narrow down your suspicion or even catch the stalker, the next move is toblock these accountson Instagram.However, if this person turns out to be someone you know in real life and you suspect that they may cause you harm, you should contact your local cyber crime authorities as a precaution.
Having an online stalker can be a stressful situation and it’s something you don’t want to be a part of. So it would also be best to seek help from your friends and family without hesitation. If you have anything more to add to this guide or have any doubts regarding the same then do let us know in the comments below.
Anshuman Jain
As a tech journalist, I dive into the ever-evolving tech landscape with a particular interest for smartphones, apps, and gaming. With a passion for sharing insights, my articles blend expertise with a friendly touch—think of me as your friendly neighborhood tech support.
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