How Followny stacks up
An honest, fact-checked look at Followny next to the popular Instagram trackers — where we win, and where they do. No login, public data only.
No Instagram login or app install
Start with a public username. Preview available summaries, then unlock identities and activate Tracking with Relationship Orbit.
Public data only, by doctrine
We read the same public following list anyone can open — never private accounts, DMs, or credentials. A defensible standard, not a technical shortcut.
Recent follows, follow-backs & interactions
Explore newest-first recent follows, confirmed follow-backs, and qualifying Off Signal evidence. Membership includes 2 Tracking spots, with paid add-ons up to 5 total, plus Email and Telegram change alerts.
| FollownyYou are here | DolphinRadar | Snoopreport | FollowMeter | Followers Insights | Unfollowgram | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Instagram login or passwordHanding credentials to a third party is what triggers account flags and locks. We never ask. | your login | your login | ||||
| No signup or app install to startStart a public-account scan without an Instagram login or an app install. A membership is required to reveal identities and keep Tracking active. | account | account | app | app | app | |
| Track any public account (not just your own)Look up any public profile, not only the account you sign in with. | your own | your own | your own | |||
| True chronological follow order (newest-first)The honest way to read recent follows. A real newest-first order, not scrambled API order. | ||||||
| Public data only — no private accounts, DMs, or credentialsA deliberate principle. We only process what's already public. | reads yours | reads yours | ||||
| On-demand current snapshotStart with a current public-account snapshot. Automatic Tracking compares later observations to detect changes. | recent daily | weekly | ||||
| No data-export ZIP upload requiredSkip Instagram's Download-Your-Information wait (minutes to hours) and re-export tedium. | ZIP path | |||||
| Following-change diff (who was added / removed)Save a baseline, then see exactly who was followed or unfollowed since. | ||||||
| No adsThe whole product, without an ad wall in the middle of it. | ads | ads | heavy ads | |||
| Multiple accounts on one planWatch several accounts without buying a separate subscription for each. | 2 included; up to 5 with add-ons | 1 / sub | ||||
| Membership price | $12.99/month or $6.99/week | $4.49/mo | $4.99/mo | ~$4.99/mo | ~$12.99/mo | Free / ads |
Followny details updated September 4, 2026. Competitor information was compiled in July 2026; features and pricing may have changed, so check each provider for current details. Followny is not affiliated with any product listed. Not affiliated with Instagram. Instagram is a trademark of its owners.
Common questions
Which Instagram trackers don't require your login?
Followny, DolphinRadar, Snoopreport, and Unfollowgram can read public accounts without your Instagram password. Mobile apps like FollowMeter and Followers Insights sign into your own account to analyze your followers, which carries more risk.
Can I track someone else's public account, not just my own?
Yes with Followny, DolphinRadar, and Snoopreport — they look up any public account. Follower-analytics apps such as FollowMeter, Followers Insights, and Unfollowgram only track the account you sign in with.
What actually makes Followny different?
Relationship Orbit combines newest-first recent follows, confirmed follow-backs, available public interaction evidence, and automatic Tracking with Email and Telegram alerts. It works with public accounts without your Instagram login.
Is it safe to use an Instagram tracker?
The safest tools read public data only and never ask for your login, so your own account is never connected or put at risk. Login-based apps authenticate as you, which is what can get an account flagged or locked.
Can any tracker show what someone likes on Instagram?
Not reliably. Instagram removed the public 'following activity' feed in 2019, so no legitimate tool can show another user's full like history. Anything promising it is unreliable. Followny sticks to what public data can honestly show.
See it for yourself — no login needed
Preview a public account, then unlock identities and track changes with Relationship Orbit.
See plans — $12.99/month or $6.99/week