Controlling the visibility of an Instagram follower list is not a directly supported feature. Instagram’s privacy settings focus primarily on account privacy. While one can make an entire account private, which limits content viewing and follower list access to approved individuals only, the platform does not offer a function to selectively hide one’s list of followers from other followers. One may remove individual followers to prevent them from seeing the account’s content, including the follower list (if the account is public), but this does not achieve wholesale privacy of the list.
Account privacy is important for users seeking to manage their online presence and limit unwanted interactions. A private account allows control over who can view posts, stories, and the list of followers. Historically, social media platforms have evolved privacy settings in response to user demand for greater control over their data and who can access it. A private account enhances security by reducing the risk of data scraping and unauthorized use of content.