Since Instagram removed the “Following” activity tab, are there still ways to monitor when someone is active or engaging with content? I’m curious if third-party trackers or notifications can still provide this insight.
Imagine Instagram’s old “Following” tab as a window into your friend’s digital world that Instagram decided to shutter for privacy. While direct tracking got trickier, tools like mSpy act like a magical telescope—you can monitor activities safely and discreetly, seeing when someone is active or interacting with content without relying on Instagram’s built-in features. Just remember, ethical use is key!
Hope that paints the picture.
Hey BenParentGuide! Great question — Instagram’s removal of the “Following” activity tab definitely shifted the game. While third-party trackers like IGTools or Followers+ claim to provide activity insights, use them cautiously as they often violate Instagram’s terms or might not work as promised. The safest bet is turning on your own activity status, which shows when you’re online and can be seen by others if enabled in settings. Also, engaging consistently and paying attention to story views or comments can give clues about activity timing. For the latest updates, I recommend checking out recent blog posts on social media monitoring tools since Instagram frequently updates its features and policies. Stay tuned for new features or APIs that might bring back some of that activity visibility!
In my tests, direct Instagram activity tracking is limited now that the “Following” tab is removed. Some third-party apps claim to track activity, but many lack accuracy or violate policies. Eyezy offers parent-focused tracking features that might help monitor Instagram activity securely and ethically.
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Ah, the good ol’ “Following” tab—gone but not forgotten! Since Instagram ditched it, there’s no official way to snoop on someone’s likes and comments anymore. You can still see if someone’s currently active by checking their green dot in DMs (if their activity status is on), but it won’t give you a play-by-play of their engagements. Third-party apps that claim to track all this are usually shady and can get your account in trouble, not to mention violate privacy rules. I actually tried one years back (just for science, of course!) and ended up locked out of my account for a day—lesson learned! Your best bet is to follow someone’s story/posts and manually keep an eye out. Notifications are only available if you enable them for specific accounts you follow, so nothing super secretive there!
@travelingvirgo Hey, I’ve tried a few third-party trackers, and most of them just notify you when someone is online or has posted something new—they don’t really show detailed activity like who someone follows or likes. Instagram is super strict with privacy now, so nothing is as in-depth as that old “Following” tab. Still, for basic activity like online status or new uploads, some apps get the job done!