{"id":183947,"date":"2025-11-24T01:13:46","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T06:13:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.socialchamp.com\/?p=183947"},"modified":"2026-06-10T12:48:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T07:48:11","slug":"how-to-hide-following-list-on-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.socialchamp.com\/blog\/how-to-hide-following-list-on-instagram\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Hide Following List on Instagram? [Step-by-Step Guide for 2026]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>How to hide following list on Instagram? <\/em><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s one of those questions that sounds like it should have a simple answer, like, \u201chey, go to these settings, and turn on this toggle.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Sadly, there\u2019s no such thing. In fact, Instagram does not even offer a \u201chide your following list\u201d option. And anyone who tells you otherwise is lying to you.<\/p>\n<div class=\"summary-blog\">\n<h2>Short Summary<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Instagram does not have a feature to hide your following list<\/li>\n<li>The only real methods are making your account private, removing specific followers, or blocking someone entirely.<\/li>\n<li>Restriction and muting do not hide your following list (but they do help you remove annoying people from your feed!)<\/li>\n<li>The &#8220;Limits&#8221; feature only controls comments and DMs, not profile visibility.<\/li>\n<li>Third-party apps claiming to hide followers are scams or security risks.<\/li>\n<li>A secondary private account is the only true workaround for hiding follows while keeping a public presence.<\/li>\n<li>Extra privacy settings like activity status off, Close Friends, and tag approval help, but don&#8217;t solve the core problem.<\/li>\n<li>There is no way to hide your following list from people who already follow you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>But don\u2019t lose hope just yet.<\/p>\n<p>Being someone who loves to gatekeep (for no good reason), I have played around a little too much with Instagram\u2019s settings to find <em>any <\/em>and <em>every<\/em> way to prevent certain people from seeing my following list.<\/p>\n<p>Lucky for you, I\u2019ve found a few workaround methods, like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Making your account private<\/li>\n<li>Removing them as a follower<\/li>\n<li>Blocking a particular person (They won\u2019t be able to see your following list)<\/li>\n<li>Restricting (or limiting) access<\/li>\n<li>Muting them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In this guide, I\u2019ve created a collection of ways for you to gatekeep your following list from a few or specific people. But keep in mind that these methods do not hide your follower list, especially if you have a public or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialchamp.com\/blog\/instagram-creator-account\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">creator account<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em><strong>Featured Article:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialchamp.com\/blog\/how-to-see-past-usernames-on-instagram\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to See Past Usernames on Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>Why People Want to Hide Their Following List (And Why That\u2019s Okay)<\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019ll be the first to say that I follow some really niche accounts on Instagram, and I&#8217;d throw myself off a roof into a pool of needles before I let certain people scroll through my following list.<\/p>\n<p>But that\u2019s just me.<\/p>\n<p>There are actual, legit reasons why people might want to hide their following list, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Making sure you\u2019re safe as a public figure or creator. For instance, let\u2019s say you\u2019re sponsored by Delta Airlines, but you also like funny content, and you can\u2019t stop yourself from following RyanAir. It won\u2019t be a good look, especially if some stalker deep scrolls your following list, only to find out you have another preference for airlines. It\u2019s safe to say, it won\u2019t be a good look for you or Delta.<\/li>\n<li>You don\u2019t want everything to become public consumption, because, let\u2019s face it, some communities or fan pages are small and intentional. You don\u2019t want randos joining in and ruining the fun.<\/li>\n<li>You want to keep your personal life personal. Every person is entitled to their privacy. And if you\u2019re a public figure, your following list can be the map of your vulnerabilities; someone can pinpoint your exes, family drama, or mental health issues, simply by checking who you follow (or don\u2019t follow)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In either of these cases, there\u2019s no shame in wanting control over letting others see who you engage with. No, you\u2019re not paranoid, you\u2019re not self-centered, and you\u2019re definitely not overreacting.<\/p>\n<p>And since Instagram still hasn&#8217;t built a simple feature to hide your following list yet, knowing your options is super important. So, let\u2019s jump into it!<\/p>\n\n<h2>How to Hide Following List on Instagram on iPhone and Android (Alternate Methods for Specific Cases)<\/h2>\n<p>Enough goofing around. Let\u2019s just look at four alternatives. Each one does something specific, and none of them is perfect. I&#8217;ll tell you exactly what works, what doesn&#8217;t, and how to actually do it.<\/p>\n<h3>Method 1: Make Your Account Private<\/h3>\n<p>If your goal is to stop strangers from seeing who you follow, this method is the answer to your problems. It\u2019s also great for those who want broader privacy and those who do not mind having a curated list of followers.<\/p>\n<p>Essentially, when you make your account private, any person who does not follow you cannot see your posts, stories, or following lists (this includes both followers and following).<\/p>\n<p>However, if someone does follow you, they can STILL see your following lists (if they choose to stalk you, that is).<\/p>\n<p>\u2018So, how do I set my following list to private?\u2019, you may ask.<\/p>\n<p>Well, it\u2019s simple.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tap your profile picture<\/li>\n<li>On the top right, you\u2019ll see the three lines (hamburger menu). Tap it<\/li>\n<li>Scroll down to \u201cAccount privacy\u201d in the \u201cwho can see your content\u201d section<\/li>\n<li>Turn the toggle on for \u201cPrivate account.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_343862\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-343862\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-343862\" src=\"https:\/\/www.socialchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/how-to-hide-following-list-on-instagram-2-scaled.avif\" alt=\"How to Make Your Account Private on Instagram\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1280\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.socialchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/how-to-hide-following-list-on-instagram-2-scaled.avif 2560w, https:\/\/www.socialchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/how-to-hide-following-list-on-instagram-2-768x384.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.socialchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/how-to-hide-following-list-on-instagram-2-1536x768.avif 1536w, https:\/\/www.socialchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/how-to-hide-following-list-on-instagram-2-2048x1024.avif 2048w, https:\/\/www.socialchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/how-to-hide-following-list-on-instagram-2-1200x600.avif 1200w, https:\/\/www.socialchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/how-to-hide-following-list-on-instagram-2-600x300.avif 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-343862\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">How to Make Your Account Private on Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Method 2: Remove Them As a Follower<\/h3>\n<p>I\u2019ve had a few people ask me, \u201c<em>How do I hide my Instagram following list from my friends?\u201d <\/em>and <em>\u201cCan I hide followers from one person?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>My answer to that is simple:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make your account private<\/li>\n<li>Remove them as a follower<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you want to hide your following list from a few specific people, this is the natural route you need to take. This step will cut their access to your following list (and your entire profile), and they won\u2019t be able to see who you follow.<\/p>\n<p>That said, they can request to follow you again, but you can always choose not to accept!<\/p>\n<p>You can remove them by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to your profile<\/li>\n<li>Find the follower you want to remove<\/li>\n<li>Tap the 3 dots next to their name<\/li>\n<li>Select remove<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Method 3: Block Them<\/h3>\n<p>Desperate times call for desperate measures. If you really don\u2019t want someone to see your following list (let\u2019s say you have a new situationship and you don\u2019t want your ex finding out), this is the way to go.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, this will also mean that the person you block will not be able to see your profile, posts, stories, or anything else. Even if they create a new account, they won\u2019t be able to find you through search. For them, you may as well not be present on Instagram!<\/p>\n<p>Now, this method is perfect for persistent snoopers, your exes, or anyone you want gone. The best part is that they won\u2019t even know you\u2019ve blocked them.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how you do it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to the person\u2019s profile<\/li>\n<li>Tap the three dots (top right)<\/li>\n<li>Tap Block<\/li>\n<li>Choose whether to block just them or any new accounts they might create.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_344137\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-344137\" style=\"width: 1999px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-344137\" src=\"https:\/\/www.socialchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/how-to-block-someone-on-instagram.png\" alt=\"How to Block Someone on Instagram\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1000\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-344137\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">How to Block Someone on Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Method 4: Restrict Them<\/h3>\n<p><em>\u201cCan I restrict someone to see my following list on Instagram?\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n<p>Not really, but you can restrict them from actively engaging on your profile. This method is more for dealing with people you don\u2019t like rather than for hiding the following list.<\/p>\n<p>When you restrict someone on Instagram, you can limit their ability to interact with you. For instance, if they comment on your post, they won\u2019t be visible unless you approve them. Or if they message you, the message will go directly to the \u201cmessage requests\u201d folder.<\/p>\n<p>But keep in mind that this method does not hide your following list. If your account is public, anyone can still view your full following list.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how you can restrict someone on Instagram:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to the person&#8217;s profile<\/li>\n<li>Tap the three dots (top right)<\/li>\n<li>Tap Restrict<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;ll see a label on their profile indicating they&#8217;re restricted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_344135\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-344135\" style=\"width: 1999px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-344135\" src=\"https:\/\/www.socialchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/how-to-restrict-someone-on-instagram.avif\" alt=\"How to Restrict Someone on Instagram\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1000\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.socialchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/how-to-restrict-someone-on-instagram.avif 1999w, https:\/\/www.socialchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/how-to-restrict-someone-on-instagram-768x384.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.socialchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/how-to-restrict-someone-on-instagram-1536x768.avif 1536w, https:\/\/www.socialchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/how-to-restrict-someone-on-instagram-1200x600.avif 1200w, https:\/\/www.socialchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/how-to-restrict-someone-on-instagram-600x300.avif 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-344135\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">How to Restrict Someone on Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Method 5: Mute Them<\/h3>\n<p>I feel like we\u2019re getting side-tracked with this one, but if someone is just annoying you on Instagram, maybe you don\u2019t need to hide your following list from them. Instead, you can just mute them.<\/p>\n<p>Muting someone just hides their content from your feed. It\u2019s almost like you\u2019re limiting <em>yourself <\/em>from accessing their content.<\/p>\n<p>But you need to know that if you mute someone, they can still see everything on your profile, including who you follow. This method is doing nothing for your privacy. It\u2019s just protecting you from the drama of others.<\/p>\n<p>Muting them is super easy; here\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialchamp.com\/blog\/how-to-mute-someone-on-instagram\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how you can mute someone on Instagram<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to the person&#8217;s profile (or find their post in your feed).<\/li>\n<li>Tap the Following button.<\/li>\n<li>Tap Mute.<\/li>\n<li>Toggle Posts, Stories, or both.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><em>Featured Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialchamp.com\/blog\/schedule-instagram-stories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Schedule Instagram Stories<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n<h2>How to Hide Followers on Instagram via Web\/Desktop (Alternate Methods)<\/h2>\n<p>Now, if you don\u2019t want to use Instagram on your phone (because it\u2019s easier to avoid errors on the big screen), I\u2019ve compiled instructions for the above-mentioned methods for desktop users too.<\/p>\n<h3>Method 1: Make Your Account Private on Desktop<\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019ll just get right to it. Here\u2019s what you need to do:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Log in to Instagram<\/li>\n<li>On the left bar, click on the three lines for more options (hamburger menu)<\/li>\n<li>Select Settings<\/li>\n<li>Go to Account privacy (under who can see your content)<\/li>\n<li>Turn the toggle on for a private account<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_344136\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-344136\" style=\"width: 1999px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-344136\" src=\"https:\/\/www.socialchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/how-to-make-account-private-via-desktop.png\" alt=\"How to Make Your Account Private on Desktop\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1000\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-344136\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">How to Make Your Account Private on Desktop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Method 2: Remove a Follower on Desktop<\/h3>\n<p>This also follows a similar method as mobile. You just need to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to your profile and click Followers.<\/li>\n<li>Find the person you want to remove (use the search bar if needed).<\/li>\n<li>Click the three dots next to their name.<\/li>\n<li>Click Remove.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Method 3: Block Someone Through Desktop<\/h3>\n<p>If your question is how to hide following list on public Instagram, this is the one method that will work.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to the person&#8217;s profile.<\/li>\n<li>Click the three dots (top right of their profile).<\/li>\n<li>Click Block.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_344138\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-344138\" style=\"width: 1999px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-344138\" src=\"https:\/\/www.socialchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/how-to-block-someone-on-Instagram-via-desktop.png\" alt=\"How to Block Someone via Desktop\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1000\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-344138\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">How to Block Someone via Desktop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Method 4: Restrict Someone on Desktop<\/h3>\n<p>If you want to restrict someone on Instagram, simply:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to the person&#8217;s profile.<\/li>\n<li>Click the three dots (top right).<\/li>\n<li>Click Restrict and confirm!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Method 5: Mute Them on Desktop<\/h3>\n<p>Muting someone on the desktop is also super easy.\u00a0 Just:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to the person&#8217;s profile.<\/li>\n<li>Click the Following button.<\/li>\n<li>Click Mute.<\/li>\n<li>Toggle Posts, Stories, or both.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><em>Featured Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialchamp.com\/blog\/how-to-hide-likes-on-instagram\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Hide Likes on Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>A Quick Decision Guide<\/h3>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a little chart to help you decide which method is right for you!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_344139\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-344139\" style=\"width: 911px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-344139\" src=\"https:\/\/www.socialchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/decision-guide-on-which-method-to-choose.avif\" alt=\"Decision Guide: Which Method to Choose\" width=\"911\" height=\"893\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.socialchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/decision-guide-on-which-method-to-choose.avif 911w, https:\/\/www.socialchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/decision-guide-on-which-method-to-choose-768x753.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.socialchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/decision-guide-on-which-method-to-choose-600x588.avif 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 911px) 100vw, 911px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-344139\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Decision Guide: Which Method to Choose<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<blockquote><p><em>Featured Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialchamp.com\/blog\/when-to-post-on-instagram\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">When to Post on Instagram?<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>Want More Privacy on Instagram? Check Out These Extra Settings<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re serious about locking down your profile, here are some other privacy features that you can give a shot at these methods:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3>Hide Your Activity Status<\/h3>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want anyone to see you\u2019re online, you can do this:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to your profile and tap the hamburger menu<\/li>\n<li>In the search bar, type \u201cActivity Status\u201d and select \u201cshow activity status\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Toggle it off!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Use the Limits Feature<\/h3>\n<p>I actually found this cool trick on Reddit. While it does not hide your following list, it can limit comments and DMs from people who do not follow you or from those who recently followed you.\u00a0 You can do this by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to your profile and tap the hamburger menu<\/li>\n<li>In the search bar, type \u201cLimit interactions.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Tap \u201cTurn on\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Control Comments and Messages<\/h3>\n<p>If you want to stop people from sliding into your DMs or leaving weird comments, this is the way to go!<\/p>\n<p>For comments:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to your profile and tap the hamburger menu<\/li>\n<li>In the search bar, type \u201cComments.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>See the various types of options, such as \u201cblock comments from\u201d, \u201cwho can comment\u201d, \u201ctype of comments,\u201d and \u201chide unwanted comments.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Choose whatever works for you!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For messages:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to your profile and tap the hamburger menu<\/li>\n<li>In the search bar, type \u201cMessages and story replies.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>See the various types of options, such as \u201chow people can reach you\u201d, \u201cwho can see your online,\u201d (this one is for activity status and read receipts) and \u201cend-to-end encryption.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Choose whatever works for you!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Create Separate Accounts<\/h3>\n<p>If you really, really don\u2019t want anyone to see your followers, you can simply create two accounts: one for your private browsing, and the other for public use!<\/p>\n<p>Just a side note: If you post on Instagram regularly,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialchamp.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> start your 14-day free trial<\/a> for Social Champ! It\u2019s an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialchamp.com\/instagram-scheduler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram scheduler <\/a>that saves you so much time and energy!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019ve pretty much covered all the different ways you can increase your privacy on Instagram, and if you continue to search for \u201chow to hide following list on Instagram,\u201d you won\u2019t find anything that I haven\u2019t mentioned above.<\/p>\n<p>So, the conclusion is that there\u2019s no way to conceal your followers without taking drastic measures like blocking someone or making your account private. You can select whichever fits your situation better!<\/p>\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n    <div itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\">\n                    <div itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n                <h4 style=\"font-size: 16px;\" itemprop=\"name\">1. Can My Followers See Who I Follow on Instagram?<\/h4>\n                <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n                    <div itemprop=\"text\">Yes. If your account is public, anyone can see who you follow. However, if you have a private account, only your followers can see your following list.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                        <div itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n                <h4 style=\"font-size: 16px;\" itemprop=\"name\">2. Does the \u201cLimits\u201d Feature Hide My Following List?<\/h4>\n                <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n                    <div itemprop=\"text\">Not really. Instagram&#8217;s &#8220;Limited Interactions&#8221; (Limits) feature only temporarily restricts comments and DMs from accounts that don&#8217;t follow you or recently followed you. It does not hide your following list.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                        <div itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n                <h4 style=\"font-size: 16px;\" itemprop=\"name\">3. Can Third-Party Apps Hide My Following List?<\/h4>\n                <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n                    <div itemprop=\"text\">No! Avoid any third-party app that makes this promise! Any app claiming to hide your followers or following list is either a scam or it violates Instagram&#8217;s Terms of Service. It can also be a security risk for your account.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                        <div itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n                <h4 style=\"font-size: 16px;\" itemprop=\"name\">4. How Are People Hiding Their Following List?<\/h4>\n                <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n                    <div itemprop=\"text\">You may not be able to see some people\u2019s following list because their account may be private, and you don\u2019t follow them. Plus, Instagram\u2019s pagination also limits the number of accounts that load at once, which can make it appear that the following list is hidden. So, if you\u2019re not logged in and you\u2019ve hit a view limit, you won\u2019t be able to see the following lists.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!--\/ppa questions-->\n    \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to hide following list on Instagram? It&#8217;s one of those questions that sounds like it should have a simple answer, like, \u201chey, go to these settings, and turn on this toggle.\u201d Sadly, there\u2019s no such thing. In fact, Instagram does not even offer a \u201chide your following list\u201d option. 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