To hide the following list on Instagram, the main and effective method as of 2025 is to make your Instagram account private. When your account is private, only your approved followers can see your following list and other content. There is no direct feature to hide the following list while keeping your account public.
How to Hide Following on Instagram by Making Your Account Private
- Open the Instagram app and go to your profile.
- Tap the three horizontal lines (menu) in the top right corner.
- Select "Settings" and then "Privacy."
- Toggle on the "Private Account" option.
- Confirm the change when prompted.
Once your account is private, only approved followers can see your following list. People who do not follow you or whom you block will not be able to see your list.
Alternative Method: Blocking Individual Users
You can also block specific people from seeing your following list by:
- Going to the user's profile you want to hide your following from.
- Tapping the three-dot menu icon.
- Selecting "Block."
This hides your following list and content from that user specifically.
Limitations and Considerations
- Instagram does not offer an option to hide the following list while keeping the account public.
- Private accounts restrict visibility to approved followers only, which limits your audience reach.
- There's no notification sent when you hide your following list by blocking or by switching to private.
In summary, the best way to hide your Instagram following list is to switch to a private account or block specific users you don't want to share your following with.
