November 28, 2025
Why Your Instagram Follow Request Goes Back to “Follow”
Have you ever sent someone a follow request on Instagram, only to notice later that your request mysteriously disappeared and the button went back to “Follow”?It’s confusing, frustrating, and often makes people wonder whether they were blocked, their account glitched, or Instagram silently cancelled their request. This deep-dive article explains exactly why that happens, what each scenario means, how to fix follow-request glitches, and what you should do if you suspect someone rejected your request. What Does It Mean When an Instagram Follow Request Goes Back to “Follow”? When a follow request reverts to the default Follow button, it indicates
