Troubleshooting

Instagram rate limits: 403, 400, and 429 errors explained

Instagram limits how many actions (follows, unfollows, likes) you can perform in a given time period. When you hit a limit, Growbot pauses automatically and waits.

Instagram blocked an action: what to do next

A temporary block means Instagram wants you to slow down. Pause automation, wait at least a day or two, use Instagram normally, and come back at about half your previous volume.

Growbot is skipping accounts: what each Log message means

When Growbot skips an account, the Log says why. Almost every skip comes from a setting, a list, or a filter you can change.

Scheduled actions not running: a checklist

Scheduled actions only run when a few conditions are all true at once. Work through this list, and one of them will be the cause.

Growbot not showing up on Instagram: how to open the panel

Growbot opens from its icon in your browser toolbar, or with Alt+G on an Instagram page. If nothing happens, reload the tab and check the extension's site access.

Growbot unfollow not working: what to check

When unfollow appears stuck, the Log usually shows skips caused by settings, whitelist rules, or Instagram's delayed count updates.

How to report Growbot bugs using the Log tab

Copy the full Log tab after a problem, plus the browser console if possible, and email support with steps to reproduce.

Privacy: how Growbot works with your Instagram account

Growbot is a browser extension that automates actions while you are logged into Instagram normally. It does not ask for your Instagram password.

Preserve your existing following before an unfollow campaign

Before your first unfollow pass, load your following list and whitelist everyone you want to keep.

Liked posts not showing on Instagram

Growbot may log LIKED while Instagram's website does not show your full like history. Mobile shows recent likes.

How to cancel your Growbot subscription

Cancel by emailing support from your subscription email address.