Should I unfollow Instagram accounts that haven't interacted with me to keep my following count under 1,000?

No, this is a waste of your time. Instagram allows you to follow up to 7,500 accounts, so there’s no need to keep your following number artificially low—no one cares about that number. Your time is much better spent following new people who might follow you back rather than unfollowing people who haven’t engaged. Don’t spend hours managing your following list by unfollowing inactive accounts. Only worry about unfollowing when you approach the 7,500 limit, which is a long way off for most people. Focus on growth activities, not maintenance activities that provide no value.

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Asked by an artist managing Instagram following count · Answered by Juan · Office Hours · 2026-04-16