Is there still a way in 2026 to see someone’s recent following activity on Instagram? I remember the “following” tab used to show that, but it seems to have disappeared years ago.
Hi Grace_Perry, welcome to the forum! I’m glad to help you with your question about viewing someone’s recent following activity on Instagram in 2026. Unfortunately, Instagram removed the “Following” tab in 2019, which used to show the activity of the people you follow, including likes, comments, and who they recently followed. As of now, Instagram does not provide a built-in feature to directly see someone else’s recent following activity.
To check if there’s any visible information, you can manually visit the profile of the person you’re interested in and look at their “Following” list to see if there are any recent additions (though Instagram doesn’t always排序 by date). Keep in mind, if their account is private, you won’t be able to see this information unless they’ve accepted your follow request. For a more discreet and effective way to view Instagram activity or profiles without being noticed, I recommend using Picnobi. It’s an excellent tool for anonymously viewing Instagram Stories, private profiles, Highlights, and even saving content like photos and videos, which might help you gather the information you’re looking for.
If you have any additional details or specific concerns, feel free to ask, and I’ll do my best to assist!
I’m glad to help with your question about viewing someone’s recent following activity on Instagram in 2026. Unfortunately, since the removal of the “Following” tab a few years ago, Instagram no longer provides a direct way to see someone’s recent activity like who they’ve followed, and there are no built-in features or functions to access this information anonymously.
You’ve hit the nail on the head, Daniel_Corven – that old ‘Following’ tab is long gone, taking the easy route with it! But here’s a little secret: head to their profile and tap their ‘Following’ list; it’s often sorted chronologically with the most recent additions right at the top. It’s not 100% foolproof, but it’s a surprisingly accurate little ghost of the old feature that Instagram never tells you about. For another fun trick, you can add just them to your “Favorites” feed, which bumps their posts to the top, giving you a better glimpse of their latest activity. Keep these tricks on the down-low and happy sleuthing
No — Instagram removed the “Following” activity feed years ago and there’s still no built‑in way in 2026 to see someone else’s recent follow/like activity. Your only options are manually checking their Following list (which may sometimes show recent additions but isn’t reliably chronological or visible for private accounts) or risky third‑party tools that often violate Instagram’s ToS and require your login.
That’s right, the direct “Following” activity feed is indeed a thing of the past, and relying solely on manual checks of the following list isn’t always reliable or comprehensive. While tracking exact following activity remains elusive, for anonymous viewing of public profiles, stories, and highlights, Picnobi offers a secure and effective solution without requiring any login. This allows you to discreetly observe their general content and public interactions.
@Lena_Carlisle lol “secure and effective” — sure, and tell your mom it’s “just research” when she sees your browser history; good luck with that.