⏳ Instagram emails you a download link — usually within a few minutes, sometimes a little longer. Want a nudge to come back and finish?
🔒 At most two reminder emails, then nothing. Never shared, never linked to your Instagram data.
✓ Done — we'll nudge you to come back. Check your inbox (and spam) for the link.
🖥️ Upload files manually — on your computer Works today
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This is the method that works today. Request your export from Instagram, then drop the file into Ghosted when the email arrives — everything stays on your device.
~30 seconds. Silent walkthrough of all 5 steps — feel free to scroll back if you miss something.
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Same steps as on your phone — just the navigation is slightly different to get to Accounts Center.
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Go to instagram.com
Log in, then click the ☰ More option in the bottom left sidebar
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Open Accounts Center
Click Settings → then Accounts Center in the left panel
More → Settings → Accounts Center
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Navigate to export
Click Your information and permissions → Export your information → Create export → Export to device
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Customise information
Click Customise information and select only followers_1.json and following.json
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Choose JSON & start
Set Format to JSON → click Start export. When the email arrives, drop the ZIP straight into Ghosted — no extracting needed. Or extract first and upload followers_1.json and following.json separately.
💡 Tips
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Select only "Followers and following" — the more data you request, the longer it takes. Selecting just this one section makes it arrive in minutes.
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Always use JSON format — not HTML. The HTML version can't be parsed by this app.
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Some results may be deleted accounts — if a profile says "page not available" when you tap View, that person deleted their account rather than unfollowing you.
❓ FAQ
Is my data safe?
Yes. Whether you use the Chrome extension or upload files manually, everything is processed locally in your browser. Ghosted never asks for your password and never sends your data to any server.
What does the Chrome extension do?
It reads your follower and following lists directly from your Instagram profile page — the same data you can see by scrolling through them manually. It just automates the process and compares the lists for you. No data export needed.
Will Instagram ban me for this?
Ghosted is read-only: it never logs in, follows, unfollows, or acts on your behalf, which is the behavior Instagram typically punishes. The Chrome extension only reads lists already visible to you. No one outside Instagram can promise how it treats automated requests, so if you want to avoid them entirely, use the manual method with the official Instagram data export.
Do you store my Instagram data?
No. Everything is processed locally in your browser. Your follower data is never uploaded or stored on any server.
Do I need an account to use Ghosted?
No account, no signup, no email needed. After payment you get a unique unlock code — your browser remembers it automatically, and you can use the same code to unlock Ghosted on any other device, and it covers all your Instagram accounts. One-time purchase, no subscription.
Does one payment cover more than one Instagram account?
Yes. The unlock belongs to your browser, not to an Instagram account, so one payment covers every account you log in to. The Chrome extension keeps the latest results for each account separately. To use Ghosted on another device, enter your unlock code there.
What if I lose my unlock code?
No problem. Send a message via the feedback form with the email you used at Stripe checkout — your code will be recovered and sent back to you within 24 hours.
How often should I do this?
Once a month is enough for most people. Request a fresh export, upload it, and compare your results over time.
Why are there deleted accounts in my list?
If someone deleted or deactivated their account, Instagram can temporarily leave them in your following data while removing them from your followers. That can look similar to an unfollower.
Recommended: scan straight from your Instagram profile — no data export needed.
