FollowerCleanup vs Unfollr
Unfollr is a free Chrome/Brave/Arc browser extension that watches your logged-in X session and tracks unfollows over time. FollowerCleanup ingests your official Twitter archive (and Instagram + LinkedIn exports too) and runs in any browser, with no extension installed. Unfollr is the easier zero-effort pick if you only care about Twitter; FollowerCleanup is the right call if you want multi-platform coverage and an audit trail you can keep without an extension running.
Quick comparison
Instagram · Twitter/X · LinkedIn — official exports
Free: Free tools (no signup) + 5-day trial on paid plans
Paid: Starter $4.90/mo · Pro $9.90/mo · Scale $19.90/mo
Twitter/X only
Free: Fully free for core unfollow tracking
Paid: Optional upgrades (verify on their site)
Honest comparison
Where FollowerCleanup wins
- Covers Instagram and LinkedIn in addition to Twitter/X
- No browser extension required — works in any browser, including Safari
- Twitter ghost detection (zero-tweets, abandoned, empty-shell accounts)
- Snapshot history you keep regardless of what device you're on
- Multi-account support for managing several handles
- Doesn't depend on staying logged into X to detect changes
Where Unfollr wins
- Completely free, no paid tier required for the basics
- Zero setup beyond installing the extension and visiting X
- Updates passively as you browse — no need to re-upload anything
- Lightweight workflow if Twitter is the only platform that matters
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | FollowerCleanup | Unfollr |
|---|---|---|
| Twitter/X unfollower tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Instagram unfollower tracking | Yes | No |
| LinkedIn lost-connection tracking | Yes | No |
| Method | Official data archive | Browser extension |
| Works without installing an extension | Yes | No |
| Works on Safari / mobile browsers | Yes | No |
| Ghost / inactive account detection | Yes | No |
| Multi-account support | Pro & Scale | No |
| Free tier | Free public tools | Yes (core) |
Unfollr's features are based on their public site at the time of writing. Always verify the current state on www.unfollr.com.
Pricing
Free tier: Free tools (no signup) + 5-day trial on paid plans
Paid: Starter $4.90/mo · Pro $9.90/mo · Scale $19.90/mo
Annual billing gets 2 months free. Cancel anytime.
Free tier: Fully free for core unfollow tracking
Paid: Optional upgrades (verify on their site)
Browser-extension model — check unfollr.com
When to choose each tool
Choose FollowerCleanup if…
- You also want to track Instagram and/or LinkedIn
- You don't want to install a browser extension or rely on Chromium
- You care about Twitter ghost detection and quality cleanup, not just unfollows
- You manage multiple Twitter accounts
Choose Unfollr if…
- Twitter/X is the only platform you care about and you want it free
- You're always on a Chromium browser and don't mind installing extensions
- You want passive tracking without ever uploading a file
Frequently asked questions
Is FollowerCleanup a paid Unfollr alternative?+
Not exactly. Unfollr is a free Twitter-only browser extension. FollowerCleanup is a multi-platform web tool — Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn — with paid tiers for the dashboard. The free public tools at /tools cover the basic 'who's not following me back' use case at no cost.
Do I need an extension to use FollowerCleanup?+
No. FollowerCleanup is a regular web app — no extension, no permissions to approve, no Chromium dependency. It works in Safari, Firefox, and on mobile browsers, which Unfollr's extension does not.
How does FollowerCleanup get my Twitter data without an extension?+
You request your Twitter archive from twitter.com/settings (a feature X provides built-in), then upload the resulting file. The archive is the most complete, accurate snapshot of your followers and following — far more reliable than what an extension can read from the live UI.
Can I use both Unfollr and FollowerCleanup?+
Yes. Some people keep Unfollr running for passive day-to-day Twitter alerts and use FollowerCleanup for cross-platform reports and ghost cleanup. They don't conflict.
Track unfollows across every platform you care about
Upload your data export and see who unfollowed you across Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn — with snapshot history so you can spot trends, not just one-shot lists.