You can remove followers on Twitter, now known as X. The platform offers a discreet “Remove this follower” option. The person your removed will not get any notification. This works on both the web and the mobile app.
Why do this? To cut spam. To drop bots. To keep your audience relevant. A cleaner follower list helps your engagement ratio.
In this guide, I will tell you how to remove a Twitter/X follower easily on desktop and mobile apps.
Contents
- 1 Why Remove Followers on Twitter/X
- 2 Removing a follower vs Blocking vs Muting
- 3 How to Remove Followers on Twitter (Windows and Mac)
- 4 How to Remove Followers on Twitter (Android, iPhone, and iPad)
- 5 How to Soft-Block a Follower
- 6 How to Remove Multiple Followers on X
- 7 Best Practices and Tips for a Cleaner Follower List
- 8 FAQ
Why Remove Followers on Twitter/X
Removing followers on Twitter or X helps keep your account healthy. Some times, spam and fake profiles fill our follower lists. They don’t engage with us. Such accounts are created purely for marketing purpose. Removing them helps build trust and keeps your profile clean.
When you remove inactive or fake followers, your engagement improves. Your posts reach more real people, and your insights become more accurate. Brands and creators benefit from that because it reflects true audience interest.
Privacy is another reason to remove followers. Some people prefer to prevent certain users from viewing their tweets without blocking them. It’s a quiet way to control who follows your updates or avoid unwanted chats.
Removing a follower vs Blocking vs Muting
Removing followers on Twitter or X helps keep your account healthy. Spam and fake profiles often fill follower lists. They don’t engage and make your account look unreliable. Removing them helps build trust and keeps your profile clean.
When you remove inactive or fake followers, your engagement improves. Your posts reach more real people, and your insights become more accurate. Brands and creators benefit from that because it reflects genuine audience interest.
Privacy is another reason to remove followers. Some people prefer to keep certain users from viewing their tweets without blocking them. It’s a quiet way to control who follows your updates.
If your account has changed focus — for example, from personal updates to professional content — removing old or inactive followers helps align your audience with your new direction. A smaller, relevant audience is always more valuable than a large, inactive one.
How to Remove Followers on Twitter (Windows and Mac)
This is how to remove your Twitter followers using a web browser.
- Sign in to your Twitter account.
Open your followers list.
2. Click the ‘three-dots’ icon that appears next to a follower.
A menu will open. Choose ‘Remove this follower’ from the list.
3. Then, you will get a pop-up box like this.
Tap ‘Remove’ again to confirm. The user will be removed from your followers list, but Twitter won’t notify them about the change.
How to Remove Followers on Twitter (Android, iPhone, and iPad)
The follower removal option is currently available only on Twitter’s browser version. Removing a Twitter follower from iOS and Android apps is impossible.
This is how to remove a Twitter follower on Android and iOS devices.
- Open Twitter on your mobile browser. If you use the Twitter app, clear its permissions and defaults first. Otherwise, it will automatically open when connecting to Twitter.
Click followers from the left slide menu.
2. Choose a follower to remove. Click the ‘three-dots’ icon to manage the user.
That’s it. The user is successfully removed from your followers list.
How to Soft-Block a Follower
A soft block makes someone unfollow you on X without alerting them. Here’s how to do it:
- Go to a user profile on X that you want to remove.
- Tap the three dots (⋯) on their page.
- Choose Block.
- Wait a moment, then tap Unblock.
This forces them to unfollow you instantly on X. They won’t be notified about your activity, and they won’t automatically follow you again.
How to Remove Multiple Followers on X
If you have many spam or inactive followers, removing them one by one can take time. Some third-party tools claim to help with bulk removal. But be careful — many violate X’s policies or ask for unnecessary access to your account.
Stick to trusted tools or do it manually. You can also use X’s built-in analytics to spot inactive or low-quality followers. Removing a few daily keeps your account healthy and safe.
Best Practices and Tips for a Cleaner Follower List
A clean follower list keeps your Twitter or X account active and credible. Review your followers regularly and remove spam or inactive accounts. Fake profiles usually have no photo, random usernames, or post constant links.
If you want more control, switch to a private account so only approved people can follow you. For business or shared accounts, keep a simple record of removed users.
Avoid deleting too many followers at once to prevent system alerts. Use block or mute options when you just want to stop seeing someone’s posts.
Skip risky third-party cleanup tools that might break X’s rules. Regular maintenance helps your account perform better, boosts engagement, and ensures your audience stays genuine and interested in what you post.
Final thoughts
Removing followers on Twitter or X keeps your account healthy and focused. It helps you control who sees your posts, improves engagement, and builds a genuine audience.
A smaller but active follower base gives more value than large, inactive numbers. Review your list regularly and remove spam, fake, or unwanted followers to keep your feed clean.
Use X’s “Remove this follower” feature or the soft-block method when needed. Manage your followers smartly, protect your privacy, and focus on people who truly connect with your content. That’s how you grow a stronger and more authentic presence on X.
