As much you like that Threads is linked to Instagram, and you don’t have to open a new account and start over, there is always something that isn’t right. For instance, when starting this app intentionally or unintentionally, you may follow everyone from your IG to Threads account and may want to unfollow them afterward.
Though this auto-follow feature is an excellent method to get more followers on Threads since we don’t need to start from zero connections, you may not want to connect with the same users on both platforms.
Threads app is more beneficial for short content and discussions. So, it is understandable to subscribe to different users depending on the platform.
But the issue is you already follow connections on your IG account as soon as you start the app. So, can you easily unfollow everyone on Threads so that you can start fresh?
Well, the answer can be yes or no both. Though it is possible to do this, you will also encounter some restrictions, which this blog will explain clearly below. Meanwhile, let’s also learn to share Threads post to Facebook account if you are interested.
Can you Unfollow Everyone at once on Threads?
No, you cannot unfollow everyone on Threads at once (or in a single click). This option isn’t available on both Instagram and Threads platforms.
However, you can still unfollow everyone manually if you invest some time. Likewise, there is always the option to use third-party apps from the market.
So, though you cannot instantly unfollow everyone with a single tap on your app, there are still many methods that allow you to clear your following in a few minutes.
As you know, there are limits to the people you can follow on Threads which is 7500. Hence, filtering out unnecessary following from your account is a good decision.
However, you may encounter issues if you aren’t careful when manually removing such accounts. Threads always take action if it sees any sudden action that seems abnormal in an account. This protects a user from spam, bots, and unauthorized access.
So, if you suddenly unfollow mass accounts quickly, you may get a temporary ban. It will prevent you from doing this action for 24 or 48 hours. So, you should be careful about this.
Likewise, using the third-party app and violating the community guidelines may cause your Threads and Instagram to be disabled. Let’s discuss more about it in later sections.
How to Unfollow Everyone on Threads?
There are two ways you can unfollow everyone on the Threads application. You can either do this manually or use a third-party app. But, it is still better to use the first method unless necessary.
Remember, Threads allows you to quickly follow all the IG followings in a single click while opening the app for the first time. But it doesn’t allow you to remove them with a tap. Moreover, there are even restrictions.
Method 1: Manually Unfollow Everyone
The only built-in feature on Threads that allows you to unfollow someone requires you to press that button on each account manually.
If you are unfollowing one or two accounts, then you just need to go to their Profile using their username. You can also use different ways to find someone on Threads.
After that, you can press the “Following” button below their username until it reverts to the “Follow” or “Follow back” button. This will immediately remove that person from your following list.
This method is quick and easier to remove small accounts. But this is not the case when you want to disconnect every person on your account. It will be too time-consuming to search each Profile on Threads.
However, there is still a way to access all your following lists in a few steps. After that, you can unfollow everyone quickly.
So, follow the steps below on your Android or iOS (iPhone or iPad) device to manually unfollow everyone on your Threads account.
1. First, tap the “user” icon from the lower right corner of your Threads home screen on your Mobile Phone.
2. Next, tap the two uneven lines from the top right corner of your Profile page and select the “Privacy” option.
3. After that, you can click the “Profiles you follow” option to see the list of followings on your account.
You can also access this by tapping the “…followers” option on the Profile page below your username. Next, tap the “Following” tab to see this list on your account.
4. Now, since you want to remove all the following on your account, press the “Following” button next to each username on this list.
This will immediately remove that person from this list. You will see the “Follow‘ button reappear next to the username, indicating that they aren’t on this list anymore.
However, you must be very careful when removing the accounts on Threads. This is because there is a limit to the number of unfollows you can perform in a day.
Instagram has fixed this limit at 200 unfollows per day. Since Threads is connected, you also shouldn’t unfollow more than that.
If the limit is crossed, you may get a temporary ban since Meta perceives this as spam or a bot activity. Once such a ban is implemented, you won’t be able to perform this action for another 24 or 48 hours.
So, this really isn’t a good method to unfollow everyone if you have a larger number of followers. But still, since we don’t have a choice, all you can do is waste your time and have patience.
Method 2: Use a Third-party App
As you see, there are so many restrictions for unfollowing many accounts on Threads. Though they are for your good and can help prevent spam and bots, it is still inconvenient when trying to start fresh.
So, many users may try to find third-party applications to perform this quickly. And many such software are available on the market, at least claiming that they will help you. But still, since they aren’t official, it is hard to trust.
If you search “Threads unfollow app” or “Instagram unfollow app,” you may find many such software. But using them is still not a good idea since it is a direct violation of community guidelines.
It isn’t that it can’t help you. In fact, some applications or websites can safely allow you to unfollow accounts. But the risk is significant, and you shouldn’t use them unless you trust them.
So, unless it is essential, using a third-party application to unfollow everyone on Threads isn’t recommended. Instead, take your time and manually remove them to avoid any further issues.
Why Unfollow Everyone on Threads?
Different situations and change in preferences can prompt you to unfollow multiple users on Threads. But you still need to know the proper reasons to avoid ruining your account.
So, let’s look at why you should unfollow everyone on Threads.
1. To Clean Up your Following List
The main reason to do this in an account is that you accidentally follow every user from your IG when setting up. Now, you are urgently trying to clear up the following list so that you can follow someone that interests you. Remember, you may not want to follow someone on Threads just because you do it on IG.
2. To Start Fresh
Sometimes, we may want to start fresh. Maybe you are changing your brand or account style. In such a scenario, it isn’t good to keep old connections. For this, it is necessary to delete every connection (followers or following) on your account.
3. For Privacy
Unlike Instagram, Threads is a more close platform involved in communication and discussion. So, a user may get concerned about their privacy and want to narrow down their followings. It can also be that they want to make this account more personal. Of course, it is still better to make the Threads account private for more security.
4. To Take a Break or Minimize the time spent
The more you follow your account, the more you will see content on your feed. Likewise, it won’t take time for your home page to get cluttered.
So, if you want to take a break from all these unnecessary posts and massive content and minimize the time you spend on this app, it is an excellent choice to unfollow.
Overall, depending on your case, it may be possible to solve your issue by unfollowing a few people regularly. So, it is better to filter them out at certain intervals than to unfollow everyone on Threads.
Can you back up your Current Followers before Unfollowing Everyone?
No, you cannot back up or download and save your current followers before unfollowing everyone. However, many third-party apps allow you to do this on Instagram. You can try if they work on Threads too.
But be sure to use only trusted apps and don’t provide any confidential info and credentials. Also, don’t use software that violates the community guidelines.
One easy method to back up your current followers is to take a screenshot on your Mobile Phone. You can go to your following list and start taking pictures of the screen as a manual backup.
FAQs
No, there is no built-in feature on Threads to unfollow everyone at once on your account. However, you can do this manually or using third-party software.
No, you cannot unfollow everyone on Threads that don’t follow your account. Instead, you can try using a third-party application like Combin Growth.
No, users won’t get notifications when you unfollow their account. They will only be notified if you follow them back.
Before unfollowing everyone on Threads, you should consider other alternatives first, their impact on relationships, the time and effort required, privacy, and your plans.
Final Thought
In conclusion, you cannot unfollow everyone with a single click on a Threads account. However, you can still do this manually or using third-party apps if you want.
However, it is still better to think of alternatives if you have followed a large number of accounts. It can help you save time and effort.
Overall, that’s all for now. While at it, let’s also learn to report a post on Threads so that you can filter them out of your account.