No need to extract — we'll find the right files inside
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or upload JSON files individually
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followers_1.json
Tap to upload
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following.json
Tap to upload
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Privacy first. Your Instagram export files are processed locally in your browser and are not uploaded for analysis. No Instagram login. No Instagram API access.
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How it works
The guide
Two ways to
find your ghosts
Use the Chrome extension for instant results, or upload your Instagram export manually.
🧩 Chrome Extension Recommended
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Fastest way — results in under 30 seconds. No data export needed. Just install, go to your profile, and click Scan.
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Add the Chrome extension
Install Ghosted from the Chrome Web Store. It only needs access to instagram.com — nothing else.
2
Go to your Instagram profile
Open instagram.com and navigate to your own profile page.
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Click Scan
Click the Ghosted extension icon in your browser toolbar and hit Scan Followers. The scan runs in the background — you can keep browsing while it works.
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See your results
When the scan finishes, you'll see who unfollowed you and who doesn't follow you back. First 5 results are free — unlock the full list for a one-time €2.99.
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100% local. The extension reads your follower list directly in your browser. No data is sent to any server — everything stays on your device.
Alternative method
🖥️ Upload files manually — on your computer
~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.
📲 Upload files manually — on your phone
1
Open Instagram settings
Tap your profile picture → tap the three lines ☰ in the top right → tap Accounts Center
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Navigate to export
Tap Your information and permissions → Export your information → Create export → Export to device
Accounts Center → Your information and permissions →
Export your information →
Create export → Export to device
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Customise information
Tap Customise information and choose only followers_1.json and following.json
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Choose JSON format
Tap Format and choose JSON
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Start the export
Tap Start export
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Wait for the email
Once the export is ready, you will get an email from Instagram with a download link
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Upload to Ghosted
When the email arrives, download the ZIP. Easiest: drop the ZIP straight into Ghosted — we'll find the right files inside. Or extract it 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?
No. The Chrome extension reads data that is already visible on your profile page. The manual method uses Instagram’s official data export tool. Ghosted does not log into your account or perform actions on your behalf.
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. One-time purchase, no subscription.
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.