How to See Recent Instagram Followers

Here’s the definitive way to check who someone just followed on Instagram — and view their most recent follows in the correct order. Works on public profiles only.

No Instagram login required • Public accounts only • Private profiles aren’t supported

What Are “Recent Instagram Followers”?

Recent Instagram followers are the newest accounts that a user has followed, shown in chronological order (newest first). Instagram doesn’t show this natively anymore, so tools like GhostPeek help you see the most recent follows quickly and privately.

Tip: This is different from viewing a full following list — here you’re focusing on the latest follow activity and timing.

How GhostPeek Tracks Recent Follows

No Instagram Login Needed

GhostPeek uses public data — you never connect or log into Instagram.

Chronological Ordering

See the latest follows in order so you know who they just followed.

Private & Discreet

Searches are anonymous. We don’t notify the person you’re looking up.

Track Multiple Profiles

Save time by checking several public accounts from one place.

Periodic Updates

Data refreshes periodically so you can monitor changes over time.

Mobile Friendly

Works great on your phone or desktop — no app install required.

Step-by-Step: See Who They Just Followed

  1. Go to GhostPeek.io.
  2. Enter the public Instagram @username you want to check.
  3. Click Recent Followers to fetch their latest follow activity.
  4. Review the most recent accounts they followed, shown in time order.

Note: GhostPeek only works for public Instagram accounts.

GhostPeek vs Other Ways

Feature GhostPeek Manual IG Scrolling Generic Trackers
Shows recent follows in order Yes No Unreliable
No Instagram login Yes Sometimes required
Anonymous / private Yes Varies
Mobile friendly Yes Partial Varies
Works on public profiles Yes Limited Varies

Want a deeper breakdown? Read Best Instagram Tracking Tools.

Why Seeing Recent Follows Matters

  • Social media managers: Monitor competitor or partner activity.
  • Influencers/creators: Track collab trends and networks.
  • Curious users: Stay up to date with who they follow next.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you see who someone recently followed on Instagram?

Yes — while Instagram doesn’t show this natively, GhostPeek reveals a person’s recent Instagram followers for public profiles, in chronological order.

Does GhostPeek work for private accounts?

No. GhostPeek only works with public Instagram accounts.

Do I need to log into Instagram?

No. GhostPeek doesn’t require any Instagram login — just enter a public username.

How often does GhostPeek update?

Data refreshes periodically. Check back to see newly followed accounts in the correct order.

Is GhostPeek safe?

Yes. We use public data, keep things anonymous, and don’t notify the person you search.

Try GhostPeek — See Recent Instagram Followers Now

Enter any public Instagram handle and get their latest followers in seconds.

New here? Read our guide: Instagram Following Activity (2025)