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How to unfollow people on X

Why would I want to unfollow someone?
 

  • Typically, people unfollow other accounts when they no longer wish to see that account's posts in their home timeline. You can still view them on an as-needed basis by visiting their profile, unless their posts are protected.
  • If you are unfollowing an account because their updates seem like spam, please read our guidelines on reporting spam on X.
To unfollow from a Post
Step 1

Navigate to a Post from the account you’d like to unfollow.

Step 2

Tap the  icon located at the top of the Post.

Step 3

Tap Unfollow from the selection menu. 

Step 1

Navigate to a Post from the account you’d like to unfollow.

Step 2

Tap the  icon located at the top of the Post.

Step 3

Tap Unfollow from the selection menu. 

Step 1

Find a Post from the account you’d like to unfollow. 

Step 2

Hover your mouse over their name.

Step 3

Click the Following button.

To unfollow from your following list
Step 1

In the top menu, tap your profile icon.

Step 2

Tap on Following at the top of your profile.

Step 3

Tap the Following icon next to the account you’d like to unfollow.

Step 4

Tap Unfollow to confirm.

Step 1

In the top menu, you will either see a navigation menu icon  or your profile icon. Tap whichever icon you have.

Step 2

Tap Profile.

Step 3

Tap on Following at the top of your profile.

Step 4

Tap the checked following icon  next to the account you’d like to unfollow.

Step 5

Tap Yes to confirm.

Step 1

Click on Following on your homepage or profile page.

Step 2

Hover over the Following button next to any account name on your following list, it will change to Unfollow.

Step 3

Click the button to unfollow the account.

To unfollow from an account's profile page
Step 1

Go to the profile page of the account you'd like to unfollow.

Step 2

Tap the Following icon. 

Step 3

You will see a message to confirm or cancel your request.

Step 1

Go to the profile page of the account you'd like to unfollow.

Step 2

Tap the Following icon.  

Step 3

You will see a message to confirm or cancel your request.

Step 1

Go to the profile page of the account you'd like to unfollow.

Step 2

Hover over the Following button on their profile page; it will change to Unfollow.

Step 3

Click the button to unfollow the account.

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