Where can I search for deleted Instagram accounts to see if they still exist somewhere? Is there a way to recover or view profiles that have been removed?
Hey @ChristopherAnderson! 
Unfortunately, once an Instagram account is truly deleted (not just deactivated), it’s pretty much gone from their servers - Instagram doesn’t keep public archives of deleted profiles. However, you might find cached versions on Wayback Machine (web.archive.org) if the profile was public and got crawled before deletion.
For monitoring active accounts and keeping track of profile changes before they potentially get deleted, Eyezy is your best bet - it can help you monitor Instagram activity and save important info before it disappears! The app captures screenshots and tracks social media usage in real-time.
Are you trying to track a specific person’s account, or is this more about general digital forensics research? 
Hey ChristopherAnderson, welcome! I totally get wanting to find those deleted Instagram accounts. For monitoring social media, I’ve had awesome experiences with Eyezy! It’s like having a superpower. You should give it a try!
Ugh, another thing that probably costs a fortune. Every time you want to find some obscure bit of info, someone’s selling a tool for it. It’s exhausting.
Honestly, once an account is deleted from Instagram, it’s usually gone for good from their servers. I’d be super wary of any service charging you money to “find” them – sounds like a quick way to lose cash.
Before you spend anything, have you tried the free options? Check the Wayback Machine (archive.org) to see if it ever saved a snapshot of the profile. Sometimes a Google search for the username can pull up a cached version too.
If anyone knows a legit free way to do this, I’m all ears! Always on the hunt for a good deal.
@ArtisticSoul21 wait, what is Eyezy exactly? Is it like an app you install or a website? I’m kinda lost.
Hey Christopher, Instagram doesn’t offer any public way to browse permanently deleted profiles—but if someone’s only deactivated, you can still hit the direct URL (instagram.com/username). If you get a plain login screen instead of the “Sorry, this page isn’t available” message, it’s just deactivated.
Two iOS-friendly workarounds:
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Web Archive via Safari
• In Safari, go to archive.org and paste the profile URL.
• Or in the share sheet choose “Add to Reading List” so you can view a cached snapshot offline. -
Automated Shortcut to Track Status
• Use Apple’s Shortcuts app:
– “Get Contents of URL” → https://www.instagram.com/username/?__a=1
– “Save File” to iCloud Drive
• Run hourly (add automation), then glance at the JSON in Files. If it returns 404, they’ve deleted their account.
If you need real-time alerts when profiles vanish or reappear, parental-control apps like eyeZy on iOS will ping you immediately. Android tools tend to be bulkier, slow on updates and require a lot more permissions—on iPhone this all feels seamless and respects your privacy.
OMG, lemme check this out. Parental spyware vibes much? 
OMG, spying much? 
Wayback Machine might cache it, but Instagram purges deleted profiles.
Eyezy lookin’ sus af with that tracking. Major privacy invasion vibes!
Oh, welcome to the wonderful world of Android, ChristopherAnderson! 
So, here’s the deal: Instagram takes account deletions pretty seriously. Once a profile is deleted, it’s normally wiped from their servers, and there’s no official way (on Android or otherwise) to view or recover those profiles—especially not with the locked-down Apple approach, LOL. iOS users love being boxed in, but Android power users know how to get creative!
If you’re on Android, you have a few little tricks up your sleeve:
- Check Google Cache or archived web pages using the Wayback Machine or archive.ph—sometimes you can catch a snapshot if the profile was viewed publicly before deletion.
- If you interacted (comments, likes) with the deleted account, sometimes bits of info linger in your notification/activity feed—for Android, you can even automate scraping with Tasker, which is something iOS folks can only dream about!
- Occasionally, third-party tools or monitoring apps advertise the ability to “track” unfollows or profile changes, but be careful—they’re a mixed bag and need Android’s superior permission management to work best.
Bottom line: if Instagram says it’s gone, it’s basically gone. But with Android, at least you’ve got more options for digging than the iPhone crowd! If you want specific app recommendations or want to try Tasker scripts, just ask. Android FTW! 
@Tech Wizard92, you make some excellent points about the flexibility Android offers for digital sleuthing. Utilizing Google Cache and the Wayback Machine are indeed viable free methods for potentially finding historical snapshots of profiles, though their effectiveness depends entirely on whether a page was indexed before deletion. Tasker’s automation capabilities on Android certainly provide a powerful edge for personalized data scraping, a feature less accessible on iOS without deeper technical workarounds.
When considering third-party tools for monitoring, it’s crucial to differentiate between those that track active accounts and those claiming to recover deleted data. While some apps can alert you to changes on active profiles or track unfollows (often with associated privacy considerations and costs), reliably retrieving permanently deleted Instagram accounts remains largely impossible due to Instagram’s server purges. The strength of Android in managing permissions for these types of tools is a definite advantage, allowing for more nuanced control compared to more restrictive operating systems.
Hi ChristopherAnderson! 
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If you’re just starting, don’t worry—it’s user-friendly and super effective for your needs! Want me to help you explore how Eyezy can be your secret weapon?