Hacked After Using an Instagram "Who Unfollowed Me" App: What Should I Do?

Used a 'who unfollowed me' app and now your Instagram is hacked? How to get back in, remove the app, and protect your account.

Md Shariar Shanaz ShuvonMd Shariar Shanaz ShuvonFounder & CEO, AwareXone
2 min read
Cover card with an app link and padlock, for securing Instagram after using an unfollower app.
Short answer

If your Instagram was hacked after using a "who unfollowed me" app, the app may have stolen your password or session. Change your password now if you can, log out other sessions, remove the app from Apps and websites, and turn on two-factor authentication. If you're locked out, use instagram.com/hacked. Also uninstall the app from your phone.

Summary
  • Unfollower apps often require your password.
  • Change your password and log out other sessions.
  • Remove and uninstall the app.
  • Use instagram.com/hacked if locked out.
  • Turn on two-factor authentication.
Table of contents4 sections
  1. 01What should I do now?
  2. 02Still in or locked out?
  3. 03What common mistakes should I avoid?
  4. 04When should I ask an expert before I act?

These apps are a common cause of takeovers.

Last checked: 29 October 2026 against the sources listed at the end of this guide.

#What should I do now?

  1. Change your password.
  2. Log out all other sessions.
  3. Remove the app in Apps and websites.
  4. Uninstall the app.
  5. Turn on two-factor authentication.

#Still in or locked out?

SituationAction
Still logged inSecure steps above
Locked outinstagram.com/hacked
Scam posts on your accountDelete them and warn followers

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#What common mistakes should I avoid?

  • Keeping the app installed.
  • Not logging out other sessions.
  • Trying another tracker app.
  • Ignoring scam posts on your account.

#When should I ask an expert before I act?

Ask for help before you appeal if the account matters to your income, your business or your memories, if you have already had one appeal rejected, or if you cannot tell whether the problem is a bug, a restriction or a hack. That is where most avoidable losses happen.

AwareXone has solved 1,300+ cases and works only through official platform processes. Support is available 24 hours, every day. We never ask for your password, login codes or backup codes, and we never name our clients. Request a free case review or message us on WhatsApp. Malaysian cases are priced in MYR; other markets are quoted in USD after review.

AwareXone is independent and not affiliated with Meta, Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp or Threads. Recovery work is best-effort and the platform makes the final decision.

Are any unfollower apps safe?
Apps asking for your password are not.
Can they still access me after a password change?
Not if you log out sessions and remove the app.
Will Instagram disable me?
Bot activity can trigger flags.
Can you help?
Yes, a free review.
Can AwareXone check my case before I appeal?
Yes. AwareXone offers a free case review. Send us what you see on screen and what you have already tried, and an expert will tell you whether to appeal, wait or take another route. We never ask for your password or codes.

Official sources

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