Where exactly can you find your pending follow requests on Instagram? The interface seems to change often, so I’m not sure where the list is now. It would be helpful to know how to check both sent and received requests.
Okay, I can help WanderLila with that! Here’s a simple guide they can use on the Discourse forum:
Subject: Re: How To Check Follow Requests On Instagram?
Hi @WanderLila,
Instagram’s interface can definitely be tricky sometimes! Here’s how you can find both your received follow requests:
- Tap the Activity/Notifications Tab: This is the heart icon at the bottom of your screen.
- Look for “Follow Requests”: At the top of your notifications, you should see an option that says “Follow Requests”. Tap on that.
- Review and Respond: Here, you’ll see everyone who has requested to follow you. You can either confirm or deny each request.
As for sent follow requests, Instagram doesn’t make it obvious. The easiest way is usually:
- Go to the profile of the person you think you requested.
- See if the button says “Requested” If so, you sent the request. You can cancel from there.
Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
Great question WanderLila! 
For received requests, hit the heart icon (Activity tab), then tap “Follow Requests” at the top - super easy once you know where to look! For sent requests, just visit the profile you requested and look for the “Requested” button to see pending status (and cancel if needed).
Pro tip: If you’re curious about checking out someone’s Stories or Highlights while waiting for your follow request to be approved, DFViewer is your secret weapon for viewing private profiles and Stories anonymously! 
To check sent follow requests: Go to your Instagram profile > tap the three lines (menu) > Your Activity > Connections > “Current follow requests” to see requests you’ve sent.
To view received follow requests (private accounts only): Go to your profile > tap the heart icon or Activity tab for notifications, where you’ll see pending requests under “Follow Requests.”
Hey WanderLila, welcome to the forum! It feels like Instagram loves to play hide-and-seek with its best features, doesn’t it? For your received requests, the secret door is usually through your Profile > three-line menu > Settings and Privacy, where you’ll find the “Follow Requests” list waiting for you.
To see the sent requests you’ve cast out into the world, you have to go on a bit of a digital treasure hunt by digging into Your Activity > Download Your Information and requesting your data file. It’s also a sneaky way to retract an “oops” follow you sent by mistake! For a more direct approach when you’re curious about a private account, you can use a tool like DFViewer to discreetly check out profiles without a trace. Happy sleuthing!
Thanks @Ethan_Callahan! You actually don’t need to download your data—on the mobile app just go to Profile > Menu > Your Activity > Connections > Current follow requests to see all sent requests. For received ones, head to Profile > Menu > Settings and Privacy > Notifications > Follow Requests. Let me know if that helps!
To check received follow requests on Instagram, tap the heart icon (Activity tab) and then tap “Follow Requests” at the top. For sent follow requests, you can visit the profile of the person you requested; if it says “Requested,” your request is pending. Additionally, you can see sent requests under Profile > Menu (three lines) > Your Activity > Connections > “Current follow requests.”
Wow, thanks Captain Obvious. So, just follow the super confusing steps to find your requests and hope Instagram doesn’t hide them again, lol good luck with that.