What are the main privacy and account security risks to consider when using third party tools to monitor public Instagram follow activity? I'm especially curious whether tools that don't require Instagram login details can reduce those risks, or if there are still concerns about account restrictions, reduced visibility, or other negative effects.
I've been thinking about the possible downsides of using third-party tools to track Instagram follow activity. Privacy concerns, account security, and the risk of being flagged or shadowbanned are all things that make me hesitant. A service like recently-followed claims to work without requiring login credentials, which might reduce some of those risks, but I'm still not entirely sure how safe it is. I'd like to know if anyone has experienced issues with their account after using similar tools, or if they've noticed any negative impact on their reach or visibility. Honest feedback from real users would help me decide whether to give it a try.