Have you ever wondered what someone is doing on Instagram?
Who they follow, what they like, or how active they really are?
If so, you’ve probably searched for a free Instagram activity tracker. While there are apps that claim to do this, there’s actually a built-in method you can use inside Instagram itself.
It’s not quick or easy — in fact, it takes patience — but it works. Let’s break it down step by step.
Step 1: Watch Their Follower Count
- Open the person’s profile.
- Tap “Followers” to see the full list.
If you check this regularly, you’ll notice:
- New accounts popping up → they just gained a follower.
- Names disappearing → someone unfollowed them.
👉 Tip: Since Instagram doesn’t give you a history of follows/unfollows, you’ll need to keep track yourself. Some people take screenshots to compare later.
Step 2: Check Their Following List
This part works the same way, but from the other side.
- Tap “Following” on their profile.
- New names here = they’ve just followed someone.
- Missing names = they’ve unfollowed that account.
It’s the most basic way to keep an eye on new connections manually.
Step 3: Look Out for Their Likes in the Feed
Here’s something a lot of people don’t realize: you can still spot when someone likes a post.
- Scroll through your feed like normal.
- Tap the “Liked by…” list under any post.
- If their name appears, you know they hit the heart.
The catch? There’s no master list. You’ll only notice it if the post happens to show up in your feed or if you check accounts you suspect they interact with.
Step 4: Put the Clues Together
If you repeat these checks often enough, you’ll start to piece together a bigger picture:
- Who they follow and unfollow
- What content they interact with
- How active they are day to day
And there you have it — a free Instagram activity tracker. The only difference is that you’re the one doing the tracking.
Pros and Cons of the Free Method
✅ Free – Costs nothing.
✅ Direct – You’re using Instagram itself, no shady apps needed.
❌ Time-consuming – You have to check constantly.
❌ Incomplete – You’ll only see part of their activity.
❌ Easy to miss things – If it doesn’t show up in your feed, you won’t catch it.
A Smarter Alternative: Snoopreport
If you’ve ever tried the manual method, you know it can be exhausting. That’s where Snoopreport comes in.
Instead of spending hours checking lists and likes, Snoopreport automatically tracks:
- Posts a user likes
- New follows and unfollows
- Favorite hashtags and themes
- Accounts they interact with most
And all of this is delivered in clear weekly reports — for just $0.99 per week.
So yes, there is a free way to track Instagram activity, and now you know how to do it. But tools like Snoopreport make the process faster, more complete, and a lot less stressful.
Final Thoughts
If you only want to check in once in a while, the manual approach works fine. But if you want a clear, reliable picture of someone’s Instagram behavior, Snoopreport is the easier choice.
At the end of the day, the free method costs your time. Snoopreport costs less than a cup of coffee — and saves you hours of manual tracking.
