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Instagram Pending Requests

See pending follow requests from your Instagram export.

What is the Instagram Pending Requests tool?

ToolsPopper's Instagram Pending Requests tool extracts your outstanding follow requests from the official Instagram data export. Upload your .zip file and the tool parses the pending_follow_requests JSON locally in your browser — showing every account that has not yet accepted your follow request.

Your Instagram data never leaves your device. We do not ask for your password, connect to Instagram's servers, or store any part of your export.

When to use a pending follow requests viewer

  • Private account management — see who has not accepted your follow request yet
  • Ghost follower checks — identify accounts leaving your request pending indefinitely
  • Outreach cleanup — decide whether to cancel stale pending requests
  • Privacy-first review — avoid third-party apps that require your Instagram login

How the Pending Requests tool works

When you upload your Instagram data export .zip, the tool uses JSZip to read JSON files inside the archive. It locates the pending_follow_requests entry, extracts usernames, and displays them as a plain list. All parsing happens in your browser — no data is transmitted to ToolsPopper after the page loads.

How to view pending Instagram follow requests

  1. In the Instagram app, go to Settings → Accounts Center → Your information and permissions → Download your information.
  2. Request a download in JSON format and wait for Instagram to deliver the .zip file.
  3. Upload the .zip to this page using the file picker.
  4. Review the list of accounts with pending follow requests — copy the results if needed.

ToolsPopper vs third-party Instagram analytics apps

  • No Instagram login — we never ask for credentials or OAuth tokens
  • 100% private — your export is parsed on your device, not uploaded to our servers
  • Unlimited free use — check pending requests as often as you want with no subscription
  • No signup — upload and analyze immediately without creating an account
  • Official data source — uses Instagram's own export format, not unauthorized scraping

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Instagram Pending Requests

Is the Instagram pending requests tool free?

Yes. Upload and analyze your export as many times as you want — ToolsPopper does not charge, throttle, or require a subscription.

Do I need to log in to Instagram on this site?

No. We never ask for your Instagram username, password, or API access. You upload the official data export .zip that Instagram provides, and processing happens entirely in your browser.

Is my Instagram data uploaded to a server?

No. Your .zip file is read and parsed locally using JavaScript. ToolsPopper never receives, stores, or logs your pending requests or any other export data.

How do I download my Instagram data export?

Open Instagram → Settings → Accounts Center → Your information and permissions → Download your information. Select JSON format, submit the request, and Instagram will email a download link — typically within 48 hours.

What if the tool says no pending requests were found?

Either you have no outstanding follow requests at the time of the export, or the pending_follow_requests JSON file was not included. Request a fresh export from Instagram to get an up-to-date snapshot.

Can I cancel pending requests from this tool?

No. This tool is read-only — it lists pending requests from your export but does not connect to Instagram to cancel or resend them. Manage requests directly in the Instagram app.

Will using this tool risk my Instagram account?

No. The tool does not connect to Instagram or perform automated actions. It only reads a data export you already downloaded. There is no scraping, botting, or unauthorized API access.

Do I need to create a ToolsPopper account?

No account, email, or signup is required. Upload your export and see results immediately.