{"id":26748,"date":"2023-12-07T23:32:25","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T06:32:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/?p=26748"},"modified":"2024-11-24T22:26:02","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T05:26:02","slug":"why-does-my-instagram-followers-keep-going-up-and-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/why-does-my-instagram-followers-keep-going-up-and-down","title":{"rendered":"Why Does My Instagram Followers Keep Going Up and Down?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve noticed that your Instagram follower count has been fluctuating, you\u2019re not alone! This is a common occurrence that many creators, influencers, and businesses face.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While it may not matter as much to accounts with hundreds of thousands or millions of followers, those with smaller followings need every last hand on deck to boost their engagement. With that in mind, it\u2019s natural to worry that you might be doing something wrong.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The good news<\/strong> is that, depending on the reason for the changes, you may be able to do something to keep your follower count more stable \u2013 or, better yet, help it grow at a consistent rate!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, let\u2019s explore the answer<\/strong> to your question, \u201cWhy do my followers go up and down on Instagram?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Does My Instagram Followers Keep Going Up and Down?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

There are four main reasons<\/strong> that your Instagram follower count is not behaving. Let\u2019s dive into them now!<\/span><\/p>\n

Reason #1: Some of Your Followers are Bots<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

We\u2019ll start with the most common reason of all for your follower count swinging between high and lower numbers: bots.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Social media platforms like Instagram are teeming with bot accounts. These profiles are fake, meaning they don\u2019t represent real people. In fact, they\u2019re not even operated by real people; instead, they run on commands from a computer \u2013 commands which were set up to run autonomously by a human being at some point.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bots are let loose on Instagram for a variety of purposes, and one of the top ones is to inflate a real person\u2019s follower count. You may even have purchased some bot followers in the past to increase your followers and help you rank higher in the Instagram algorithm. This strategy would, theoretically, attract more engagement on your posts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But you can also acquire bots inadvertently. <\/span>For example,<\/strong> you may have thought that you were buying real followers but received fake ones instead.<\/p>\n

What if you didn\u2019t buy any bot followers at all? They may be following your account anyway; there\u2019s just no way to predict how bots will behave.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve purchased bot followers before, don\u2019t feel bad. The truth is that everyone (even your favorite celebrity) does it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But whether you bought them or they simply appeared out of the blue, it doesn\u2019t matter to Instagram. What matters is that bot accounts violate Instagram\u2019s Community Guidelines<\/a>. When the platform detects them, it removes them immediately, hence why your follower count is always rising and falling.<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ll cover ways that you can fix this problem later. But for now, check out some other reasons why your Instagram follower count is fluctuating.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Reason #2: Some of Your Followers are Inactive or Deleted their Accounts<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Followers can also go up and down, not because they\u2019re bots, but because they\u2019re real people who haven\u2019t logged in for a long time. After 90 days or longer<\/strong> of no continuous activity, Instagram flags their accounts as \u201cinactive\u201d and removes them<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

They could also be deleting their accounts themselves and then creating new profiles later. This can happen when someone decides to take a prolonged social media break and then follows you again after they return.<\/span><\/p>\n

Reason #3: The Quality of Your Posts<\/span> is Inconsistent<\/strong><\/h3>\n

What if you post regularly and frequently, but not all your content is all that amazing?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In that case,<\/strong> it may be the inconsistent quality of your posts that\u2019s attracting followers and then driving them away. Especially if the number of low-quality posts outnumber the high-quality ones.<\/span><\/p>\n

Reason #4: You\u2019re Not Posting Frequently Enough<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s consider another possible culprit: <\/span>the Instagram algorithm<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Instagram algorithm uses several different factors to determine where to rank your posts and which users to show them to. One of those factors<\/strong> is how frequently users interact with your posts. But if you\u2019re not posting often enough, your rate of engagement will go down, and so could your ranking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t post frequently, this could be the reason that your follower count is inconsistent. Your new fans as well as your old ones may simply not see your posts anymore because the algorithm isn\u2019t displaying them. Alternatively, they may be disappointed with how sporadically you publish new content.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The ultimate outcome of either scenario is they may decide to unfollow you. This can happen even if you upload amazing photos, Reels, and Stories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How Do I Keep My Instagram Follower Count the Same?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

We\u2019ve gone over the reasons for your followers going up and down. Now it\u2019s time to tackle the solutions!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Solution #1: Use a Scheduler<\/span> to Post Regularly\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Most social media experts recommend posting <\/span>at least once a day<\/span> on Instagram. That adds up quickly, though, so we also encourage you to use a scheduler<\/a> and plan your content far in advance. You can utilize the social media platform\u2019s native scheduler or subscribe to an Instagram <\/span>management tool<\/span> that comes with a virtual calendar.<\/div><\/div>

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Solution #2: Focus on Posting Great Content<\/span> Every Time<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This is sound advice for all of us, but it is possible to lose sight of the importance of quality when you\u2019re trying to post multiple times throughout the week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Remember that it\u2019s important to only post great content on your Instagram feed. To that end, make sure your images and video footage are clear and high quality, and that your caption is clear and engaging. Don\u2019t forget to proofread your caption to ensure there are no embarrassing misspellings or grammatical errors, and that you\u2019re incorporating appropriate hashtags.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Solution #3: Buy<\/span> Real Instagram Followers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re losing followers due to bots or inactive followers, the best way to counteract that loss is by acquiring real followers in their place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Focusing on producing great content on <\/span>a regular schedule<\/span> will help with that, but so will purchasing real Instagram accounts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The latter strategy is definitely the best way to buy Insta followers<\/a>. Given the fact that human beings operate these accounts, they will not be flagged and taken down. Plus, if they genuinely like your content, then they can also be a source of other types of engagements, such as likes or Reel views.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

Grow Instagram Followers<\/span> Consistently With Viralyft<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If that last solution sounds like something you want to try, then look no further for a reputable provider of real Instagram followers. <\/span>Viralyft <\/span>is here to offer you as many <\/span>real, authentic followers<\/span> as you need to provide your account with consistent growth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

No more suffering from followers that disappear on a dime. It\u2019s all upward momentum from here!<\/span><\/p>\n

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