Follower count by itself is a snapshot. The timeline shows the story — launches, collaborations, seasonal peaks and quiet periods. Reading that story helps you plan formats, budgets and growth targets with fewer guesses.

Free follower history by Stars.md

See how any public account’s follower count changed over time. Stars.md builds a clean timeline so you can connect spikes and dips to real events.

How to check the follower count on a specific date

Instagram Insights (Audience) shows only a short look‑back window. If you need a longer view, use Stars.md: type a username and read values by date without spreadsheets.

• Quick check — key stats and a growth chart
• Monitoring — keep history for weekly and monthly comparisons

1) Quick check

Enter a username to get a follower timeline. Hover or tap any point to see the exact number for that day. You will instantly see where growth accelerated and where it stalled.

2) Ongoing monitoring

Track changes across weeks and months. Annotate important events: releases, giveaways, paid collaborations. Use the notes to explain spikes later.

Turning history into action

Use the timeline to upgrade your plan:

• Find content that pulls new people in — repeat and iterate
• Publish when your audience is most responsive
• Compare “before/after” for campaigns and collabs to measure lift

F.A.Q.

1. Can I see how many followers I had on a given day?

Yes. Use Stars.md to read the value by date on the growth chart. Instagram’s built‑in analytics usually shows only a short window.

2. Can I track growth automatically?

Yes. Stars.md routinely crawls public profiles and collects updates on a schedule — we gather history automatically.

3. What is a “good” follower growth rate?

It depends on niche, region and size. Compare your profile with similar accounts and focus on consistent, organic growth rather than one‑off spikes.

4. How do I grow faster?

Work from audience insights. Test new formats, collaborate with relevant creators, and measure results — keep what works, drop what doesn’t.

Follower history turns raw numbers into context. Use it to spot what moves the needle, correct course early and plan with confidence.

Follower history turns raw numbers into context. Use it to spot what moves the needle, correct course early and plan with confidence.