Instagram REMOVES 'Following' tab that let you stalk people's likes 😱

Users are NOT happy!

Author: Alex RossPublished 9th Oct 2019

Ahh Instagram! The ever-growing social media platform that allows users to show off their amazing (or not so amazing) lifestyles simply 'for the gram', as well as allowing people to 'stalk' what their friends and followers are up to.

Well, now, in news which hasn't gone down well with most users, Instagram bosses have decided to scrap the 'Following' tab which previously allowed users to see what pictures people have liked, as well as who they have followed.

Of course, if like us you are nosy and like to see what your followers are up to on Insta, this news has probably really annoyed you.

If you have the most recent update of Instagram you'll notice the 'following tab' has disappeared, meaning you can only see your own 'Activity' tab.

After noticing the change, many users took to rival site Twitter to explain their sadness. One user wrote, 'Dear @instagram please bring back the 'Following Tab'. Last night I cried to sleep because I couldn't stalk my crush. Please bring it back. 😭😭'.

Another wrote, 'so Instagram just wont let me stalk people 😒', with a third adding, 'this new Instagram update told me to mind my own business!!! no more following activity tab. ghaaad, how am i supposed to stalk and upset myself now??? 😭😹'. sic

Another angry fan added, 'HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO STALK NOW INSTAGRAM???'. sic

Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, broke the news earlier this week, writing, 'Today we're removing the 'Following' tab on Instagram, which was created to help people discover new posts and accounts their friends engage with. We're always trying to stay focused and keep Instagram simple, and so we celebrate launches and 'unshipping.'

As well as this change, Instagram also introduced a 'dark mode' this week, and they've also announced that the 'like count' on photos will be removed in the future.

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Yewande Biala

Age: 22
From: Dublin, Ireland
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Instagram: @yewande_biala
Twitter: @yewande_biala

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Age: 21
From: Newquay
Occupation: Surfer
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Twitter: @lucierosedonlan

Amber Gill

Age: 21
From: Newcastle
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Twitter: @AmberRoseGill

Amy Hart

Age: 26
From: Worthing, Sussex
Occupation: Air hostess / cabin crew manager
Instagram: @amyhartxo
Twitter: N/A

Anna Vakili

Age: 28
From: London
Occupation: Pharmacist
Instagram: @annavakili_
Twitter: N/A

Anton Danyluk

Age: 24
From: Airdrie, Scotland
Occupation: Gym owner
Instagram: @anton_danyluk
Twitter: N/A

Tommy Fury

Age: 20
From: Manchester
Occupation: Boxer
Instagram: @tommytntfury
Twitter: @tommytntfury

Joe Garratt

Age: 22
From: South East London
Occupation: Catering company owner
Instagram: @josephgarratt
Twitter: N/A

Michael Griffiths

Age: 27
From: Liverpool
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Instagram: @mac_griffiths
Twitter: @mac_griff

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Age: 20
From: London
Occupation: chef and semi-pro rugby player


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Twitter: @sherif_lanre

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Instagram: @callum_macleod
Twitter: N/A

Curtis Pritchard

Age: 23
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Danny Williams

Age: 21
From: Hull
Occupation: Model
Instagram: itsdannywilliams
Twitter: N/A

Elma Pazar

Age: 26
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Instagram: elmapazar
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Maura Higgins

Age: 28
From: County Longford, Ireland.
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Twitter: MauraHiggins

Tom Walker

Age: 29
From: Leeds
Occupation: Model
Instagram: tom9walker
Twitter: N/A

Jordan Hames

Age: 24
From: Manchester
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Instagram: jxrdanhames
Twitter: N/A

Arabella Chi

Age: 28
From: London
Occupation: Model
Instagram: arabellachi
Twitter: N/A

Joanna Chimonides

Age: 22
From: London
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Instagram: joannachimonides
Twitter: N/A

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Age: 29
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Jourdan Riane

Age: 24
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Twitter: N/A

Belle Hassan

Age: 21
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Twitter: N/A

Maria Wild

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Twitter: N/A

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Twitter: N/A

Dan Rose

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Twitter: N/A

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Twitter: N/A

Dennon Lewis

Age: 22
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Instagram: dennon_lewis
Twitter: N/A

Francesca Allen

Age: 23
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Occupation: Clothing store manager
Instagram: francesca_allen
Twitter: N/A

Chris Taylor

Age: 28
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Instagram: christophertaylorofficial
Twitter: N/A

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Age: 28
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