Determining which individuals on Instagram have reciprocated a follow request is a common user activity. This involves identifying users who initially were not following the account in question but began to do so after the account initiated a follow. A practical example is an account owner initiating follows of multiple accounts, then subsequently verifying which of those accounts decided to follow back.
This assessment serves several purposes. It can aid in evaluating the effectiveness of follow-back strategies often employed to expand network reach and increase account visibility. Historically, the desire to understand reciprocal relationships on social media platforms has stemmed from a need to quantify engagement and curate a relevant audience.
