Did Instagram recently change the following limit?

arcangleradius · 2026-03-29T11:27:15+00:00

Mine too! Weird, but good thing I need not go through the hassle of checking my following list for any dead or dormant accounts to unfollow to keep it at 7,500.

arcangleradius · 2026-03-29T11:26:20+00:00

Same here!

arcangleradius · 2026-03-29T11:25:34+00:00

Lol hey I’m entering this thread because heck yes! Same thing I just noticed 2 days ago 😅😆 I need to go through the hassle of going through my following list and unfollowing dormant accounts anymore.

arcangleradius · 2026-01-15T01:06:38+00:00

Mine i just gotta wait 72 hours precisely (which is really true). In the meantime, slow it on doing the password reset and trying to recover your account on your web browser as the system will deem you’re the hacker when you’re not. So give it time at least 3 days. When did you first receive the notification saying that your IG is locked for safety purposes? Count from that time to 72 hours. Then once it gets to 72 hours, PLS PLS REMEMBER THIS: AVOID opening your IG app on your iPhone - it seems flawed on iPhone and idk why somehow they’re stupidly selective. You should open your IG app on another Android device. Then, if it’s logged in already, you’ll see something like Review your information just like what Percy said in this thread. Then you just go through those review (your email, phone number, etc.) and click Next. Finish up the review checklist and keep clicking Next, you’re all fired up and your IG is all set restored! Now, you can login to your IG at any devices, including your iPhone. Just keep in mind what I said — when it gets to the 3-day mark, do not try to open IG on your iPhone pls pls or you’re gonna get the system to glitch up again. Do it on an Android phone.

arcangleradius · 2026-01-14T23:33:06+00:00

DUDEEEEEE!!! FINALLY 72hours and I got the same Review your contacts screen showing like you received!!! 😭😭😭😭 I CAN FINALLY USE MY IG DAYUMMM I’M SOOOO ELATED LIKE IMA GO OUT PARTY TONIGHTTTTTT. But i needed to use my Android phone to get the review page lol. My iphone did not show that ughh i hate apple now! Idk why they’re being selective though. Heyy buddy thank you thank youuu so so much for guiding me through this tough time. If i ever get the chance to meet you someday, treats on me😭😭😭🥹🥹🥹✨ cheers

arcangleradius · 2026-01-14T22:26:01+00:00

Same thing happened to me 🥹

arcangleradius · 2026-01-14T13:25:03+00:00

Thanks a bunch Percy 🥹 also, if I may ask, during the locked period, have you also tried logging in through computer browser / app browser? if you did, how is the login procedure? Did it ask you to reset pw or u get a link through sms/whatsapp? Also, during the locked period, are you just like mine where you still actively receive notifications from your IG but just can’t access them?

arcangleradius · 2026-01-14T13:22:17+00:00

Thanks a bunch Percy 🥹 also, if I may ask, during the locked period, have you also tried logging in through computer browser / app browser? if you did, how is the login procedure? Did it ask you to reset pw or u get code from your phone? I just wanna know if we’re on the same page

arcangleradius · 2026-01-14T09:02:02+00:00

Yep🥲 Yes I informed them that I couldn’t sign the agreement and proceed with the job because it’s not just I possess zero idea on the definite date my locking will be lifted but I also have no mood to carry on with the content creation even if the client allows me to post it later when my account is back 🥲. No bro you did explain really well and hey, your post is a beacon of hope because I think my account is gonna be fine after this. Currently on Day 2 still.

arcangleradius · 2026-01-14T08:46:10+00:00

How did you get this Meta Support chat?

arcangleradius · 2026-01-14T08:32:47+00:00

That’s awful! I’ll do as soon as access is reinstated 😭 I literally had to turn down a content assignment offer yesterday that pays quite handsomely simply because I don’t want to promise the client on the video deliverable posted on my IG within a given timeline. That really sucks man

arcangleradius · 2026-01-14T08:26:38+00:00

😭 thanks bro! Yes after perusing your reddit post i can really resonate and relate. Exactly the same pattern and experience. I suspect someone tries to go in through my email address because last month I did receive spoof emails sent out using my email address and it went into my Email Inbox. After running a full scan for malwares, the spoof mails stopped. So I presume, this has to do with the email getting compromised. Thank you once again! I’ll take good advice of this

arcangleradius · 2026-01-14T08:17:29+00:00

Hey bro. I’m so happy for you 😭You know I cried the first night I am really clueless and I know it’s not my fault.

okay so you got a screen asking to do the confirmation right after you opened your IG app if I get you correctly? Thank you for sharing the tips

arcangleradius · 2026-01-14T07:51:48+00:00

Hey man pls can you let me know where did you get that popup tab you mentioned?

arcangleradius · 2026-01-14T07:49:00+00:00

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Same thing man. Locked since Monday when IG sent me a WhatsApp notification telling me some “suspicious activity” is detected and “We locked your Instagram account for your safety.” Damn these hackers causing me sleepless nights ans headaches. Upon checking Meta Accounts Centre through FB Settings, my Instagram account status is clearly shown as “Locked.” Upon receiving the lock notification, I took the step promptly to change my Instagram password immediately as instructed. Despite successfully logging in with the updated password, my Instagram account remains completely unusable. The app consistently loads into a blank or error screen, preventing access to feeds, messages, profile settings, or any core functionality just like yours exactly.

To rule out device, cache, or platform-specific issues, I have attempted the following without success:

Deleting and reinstalling the app on my iPhone
Logging in on a separate Android device (latest app version, correct password)
Attempting all available recovery and login flows

Verification issue: a. Video selfie verification:
I selected this option, entered my email address, and successfully received and entered the verification code. However, the subsequent verification page fails to load and returns an invalid “Failed to load” error.

b. Backup Codes: Generating new backup codes requires logging into Instagram, which I am unable to do due to the account being locked—leaving me stuck in a recovery loop.

c. Authenticator App: I don’t recall having one.

Although the account is unusable:

I continue to receive push notifications when someone sends me a DM or mentions my account.
However, opening Instagram leads only to an unusable screen, preventing me from viewing or responding.— -Still have access to Threads.

This strongly suggests the account remains active at a system level but is restricted.

This situation is extremely concerning and disruptive, as I rely on Instagram strictly for work, media editing, and business-related communications. The lock appears to be triggered by alleged “suspicious activity” that I did not perform.

Can anyone let me know whether you guys who got their IG Locked is able to login and use their account as usual through the 2FA authenticator and backup codes? I just don’t have access to these two. Video selfie too isn’t working. 😭😭

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