Visibility into the complete roster of accounts a user subscribes to on Instagram is generally accessible through the platform’s interface. When an account is set to public, its “following” list, representing the other users it has chosen to follow, is readily available for viewing by any Instagram user. However, the ability to view this data changes significantly when an account is private, restricting viewership to approved followers.
Understanding the follower-followee network offers valuable insights into user interests, community affiliations, and potential influencer relationships. Historically, access to social network data has been crucial for marketing research, social studies, and competitive analysis. However, privacy concerns and platform policies have increasingly shaped the availability and methods for accessing this information.