How to see who’s unfollowed you on Twitter

Did your follower count suddenly take a nosedive, and you don’t know why?

Maybe a handful of people got tired of you live-Tweeting Love Island spoilers, or a colleague you met at the annual Christmas party no longer wants to be part of your network.

You can’t deny people the choice to opt out of seeing your Tweets. But when you notice your popularity is declining, it’s natural to wonder, “Who unfollowed me on Twitter?”

If you’re a casual user, you may want a list of unfollows to satisfy your curiosity. But if you’re an influencer or brand, learning who left your audience is important – it might be the key to figuring out why people are leaving and how to mitigate future losses.

Twitter’s privacy settings don’t show who unfollowed you, but third-party tools are available to keep tabs on your following (or you could do a deep dive yourself). Here’s how to see who unfollowed you on Twitter.

How to see who unfollowed you on Twitter

While unfollowing an account or two is common Twitter practice, it still hurts to see people leave your audience. After all, without a following, Tweeting can feel like shouting into the void, and Twitter is no longer the fun microblogging platform it advertises to be.

Unfortunately, learning who unfollowed you can be tricky. Twitter has no native features that allow users to track unfollower stats, so the only way to find out who’s left is manually or through a third-party platform. Here’s how to keep track of the “Twitter quitters”:

Third-party services

The easiest way to keep tabs on your audience is with a Twitter follower tracker. These third-party applications automatically track your follower count for you and notify you when someone leaves. Here are two services to check out:

Unfollower Stats

Unfollower Stats is a free website available on desktop and mobile devices that lets you view everyone who has unfollowed you since you signed up for the service. Its easy-to-use dashboard also includes a tab that shows users you follow who don’t follow you back. You may not be surprised that Beyoncé doesn't follow you back, but a peer, friend, or family member who doesn’t might be a shock.

Who Unfollowed Me

Accessible on web browsers and mobile devices, Who Unfollowed Me gives Twitter users free, detailed information about their unfollows on Twitter. The application tracks who follows and unfollows you recommends users to follow, and more.

Manual checks

Want to avoid giving a third-party tool access to your Twitter account? You can still check for Twitter unfollowers yourself.

If you suspect you know who might have unfollowed you, visit their profile. If they still follow, there should be a gray tag that says “Follows you” next to their Twitter handle (and if the tag is gone, they’ve left your audience). You can also tap the “Followers” tab on your profile to search for missing names.

However, these methods are better suited for small accounts with intimate audiences. You can easily spot if your mom unfollowed you, but you’re less likely to notice when a stranger opts out of content. If you have a large following, a third-party app may be the better option.

FAQs about unfollows on Twitter

Still have questions about unfollowing on Twitter? Here are some answers to common queries.

1. Does someone know if you unfollow them on Twitter?

Twitter will not notify users when you unfollow them. However, if they’re using a third-party app or paying close attention to their list of followers, they may notice your absence.

2. Is there a limit to unfollowing on Twitter?

Twitter doesn’t have an official limit to the number of accounts you can unfollow, but the app does prohibit follower churn and automation.

Follower churn is when you follow people and then quickly unfollow them in large numbers, and automation is the use of auto-follow bots to boost your following count. Both can get you banned if abused. Because of this, trying to unfollow hundreds in a day may attract Twitter’s attention.

If you receive an error message, you may have reached your unfollowing limit for that day. Unfollowing large numbers continuously, even if you don’t receive an error message, may flag your account as spam. A good rule of thumb is to avoid mass unfollowing to protect your account.

3. Can I remove followers on Twitter?

Yes – it only takes a few clicks to prevent unwanted Twitter accounts from following you, and when you do, the accounts aren't notified. Check out our complete guide to removing followers on Twitter.

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