How to Unfollow Everyone on Twitter (X)

This guide shows you how to unfollow every account you follow on X (formerly Twitter), giving you a completely clean slate. You’ll need either a web browser on a computer or the official X app on a phone, and you should be prepared for the process to take a few minutes depending on how many accounts you follow.

What You’ll Need

• Access to your X account (email and password, or saved login)
• A computer with a web browser, or a smartphone with the X app installed
• Patience — the process is manual unless you use a third-party tool

Step-by-Step

Method 1: Using the X Website (Desktop)

1. Open your web browser and go to x.com. Log in to your account if you aren’t already.
2. Click on your profile icon in the left sidebar (or top menu on smaller windows) to go to your profile page.
3. On your profile, click the Following tab, which sits between “Followers” and your posts. This shows a list of every account you follow.
4. On the far right of each account row, you’ll see a Following button (it will be highlighted). Click it.
5. A confirmation menu will pop up. Click Unfollow to confirm. The button will change to “Follow,” meaning you’ve successfully unfollowed that account.
6. Scroll down through the list and repeat steps 4 and 5 for every account. The list loads more accounts as you scroll, so keep scrolling until you reach the end.

Method 2: Using the X Mobile App (iOS and Android)

1. Open the X app on your phone and log in.
2. Tap your profile icon in the top-left corner to open the navigation menu, then tap your username at the top to go to your profile.
3. Tap the Following count directly under your bio and stats. This opens your full following list.
4. Next to each account name, you’ll see a Following button (usually with a checkmark). Tap it.
5. Tap Unfollow in the confirmation popup. The button will change to “Follow.”
6. Scroll through the list and tap “Following” on each account until the list is empty. The app will show “You aren’t following anyone yet” when you’re done.

Method 3: Using a Third-Party Unfollow Tool (Faster for Large Accounts)

1. Search the web for a reputable “Twitter unfollow all” tool. Popular options include Circleboom, Tweepi, and ManageFlitter. Avoid unknown tools that ask for your password directly.
2. Sign up for the service and authorize it with your X account. These tools use X’s official API, so you’ll be asked to approve access — you won’t hand over your password.
3. Find the feature labeled “Unfollow All” or “Clean Up Following.”
4. Review the list of accounts the tool will unfollow. Some tools let you keep accounts that follow you back or that you’ve interacted with recently.
5. Confirm the action. The tool will process the unfollows in batches, which can take a few minutes to an hour for accounts following more than a few thousand people.
6. After it finishes, log into X and check your Following list to confirm it’s empty.

Common Mistakes

• Accidentally unfollowing on the wrong profile: Double-check you’re on your own profile and not someone else’s before you start.
• Missing accounts: On the website, the Following list only loads a certain number at a time. If you stop scrolling before the end, you’ll miss some. Scroll until the list shows “You are not following anyone” or similar.
• Using a sketchy third-party tool: Some tools ask for your X password directly. Legitimate tools use the official login page. Never give your password to a third party.
• Unfollowing yourself accidentally: You can’t unfollow yourself, but you can accidentally click “Unfollow” on your own account’s page if you’re browsing someone else’s list. Stick to your own list.
• Thinking the app and website sync instantly: They do sync, but sometimes there’s a delay of a few seconds. Refresh the page if you don’t see changes immediately.

Tips

• Back up your list first: If you might want to refollow people later, copy your Following list into a spreadsheet or notes app before you start. You can export it with a tool or manually.
• Use keyboard shortcuts on desktop: On the X website, you can press Enter to confirm the unfollow popup after clicking the button, which speeds up the process.
• Do it in batches: If you follow thousands of accounts, doing it manually will take hours. Use a third-party tool to avoid hitting X’s rate limits.
• Consider muting instead: If you only want to stop seeing someone’s posts but don’t want to unfollow, use “Mute” instead. This is less drastic and keeps your follower count intact.
• Check your notifications: After unfollowing, you may still get notifications from those accounts if you’ve interacted with them. You can turn these off in Settings > Notifications.

Troubleshooting

• You hit a rate limit: X may temporarily block you from unfollowing if you do it too fast. Wait 15-30 minutes and try again. Third-party tools handle this automatically by pausing.
• The Following list won’t load: Refresh the page or restart the app. If it still won’t load, check your internet connection and try again later.
• Accounts reappear after you unfollow them: This usually means you didn’t confirm the unfollow, or the page didn’t refresh. Go back to the list and check if the button says “Follow” instead of “Following.”
• A third-party tool stops mid-way: Re-run the tool. Most tools resume from where they left off and won’t unfollow accounts twice.
• You can’t log into a third-party tool: Make sure you’re using the “Sign in with X” option, not entering your password manually. If it fails, try a different browser or clear your cookies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a built-in “unfollow all” button on X?

No. X does not provide a native button to unfollow everyone at once. You must do it manually or use a third-party tool.

Will unfollowing everyone hurt my account?

No. Your account won’t be penalized, and you can follow people again later. However, some people you unfollow may notice and choose to unfollow you back.

Can I undo an unfollow?

Yes, simply go to the account’s profile and click “Follow” again. There’s no permanent record of the unfollow, though the other person may have seen a notification.

Do third-party unfollow tools still work in 2024?

Yes, most tools that use X’s official API still work. However, X has tightened API access, so some free tiers have become paid or limited. Check the tool’s current pricing before signing up.

Will I lose my followers when I unfollow everyone?

No. Unfollowing someone does not automatically remove them as your follower. They will only unfollow you if they choose to do so.

How long does it take to unfollow everyone manually?

It depends on how many accounts you follow. Unfollowing 100 accounts takes about 5-10 minutes; unfollowing 1,000 takes over an hour. A third-party tool is much faster for large lists.

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