Ever scrolled through your Twitter followers and thought, “Who are these people, and why are they following me?” I did. And it became a real issue.
I noticed that while my follower count kept increasing, my engagement didn’t budge. No likes. No retweets. No replies. Just a growing number of silent accounts. That’s when I started digging—and what I found was a bunch of fake followers clogging up my audience.
If you’re running a business, growing a personal brand, or even just trying to keep your feed clean, fake followers are more than just annoying—they’re harmful.
Here is how you can spot fake Twitter/X followers:
Arif Akdogan
Why Fake Followers Are a Big Problem
You might be thinking, “They’re not harming me. Who cares?” But here’s the thing:
➡️ They don’t engage with your content.
➡️ They mess up your analytics.
➡️ They reduce your credibility, especially when potential collaborators or clients check your profile.
➡️ And worse, they might be bots, scammers, or trolls copying your content or spamming your posts.
It’s estimated that Twitter/X has over 20 million fake accounts. That’s wild. And trying to spot all of them one by one? That’s a full-time job.
How to Spot Fake Twitter Followers (If You’re Doing It Manually)
At first, I tried checking things manually. Here are a few red flags that helped me identify suspicious accounts:
🕵️♂️ No Profile Picture: Most fake accounts use the default profile image or a random stock photo.
📜 Empty or Vague Bio: If the bio says nothing about the person, or worse, is completely blank—it’s probably a fake.
📅 Recently Created, No Activity: Many fakes are brand-new accounts with no tweets or engagement history.
🔁 Following Thousands, Followed by Few: If an account is following 2,000 people but only has 12 followers, something’s off.
📎 Duplicate or Rubbish Tweets: A lot of fake accounts copy-paste content or tweet random spammy links.
👻 No Interaction: They don’t like, retweet, or comment—just lurk.
I realized these signs were helpful, but going through thousands of followers manually? Not practical.
That’s when I knew I needed a smarter solution.
Why I Used Circleboom Twitter to Clean Things Up
After testing a few tools, I turned to Circleboom Twitter—and it made everything so much easier.
Circleboom is an official Twitter partner, so it’s completely safe to use. Unlike shady tools that risk your account, Circleboom works within Twitter’s limits and guidelines. That was a big relief for me.
But here’s what sold me:
It automatically scans your followers and identifies fake, spammy, bot, or inactive accounts.
You can remove or block them in just a few clicks.
It also gives insights into follower behavior—like who’s not following back, inactive accounts, etc.
And it’s not just for cleanup. You can use Circleboom to schedule tweets, track engagement, and even grow your audience the smart way.
How to Spot and Remove Fake Followers Automatically (Step-by-Step)
Want to clean up your followers too? Here’s exactly how I did it:
Step #1: Go to the Circleboom Twitter website and log in with your credentials.
If you’re a new user, sign up—it’s quick and easy!
Step #2: On the left-side menu, click on the Followers section. A dropdown menu will appear. Select Fake/Bot Followers to see the full list of your followers.
If you want to remove specific accounts, such as inactive users, you can directly select these categories from the dropdown menu instead of viewing all followers.
Step #3: You will see a complete list of your fake/bot followers.
Use the Filter Options on the right-hand side to refine your list. You can filter followers based on engagement levels, fake/spam accounts, inactivity, verification status, and more.
Step #4: Browse through your followers and check the boxes next to the users you want to remove.
You can also select multiple users at once. Once you have selected the users, click on the Remove Followers button at the top.
Alternatively, you can remove individual followers by clicking the red remove icon next to their name on the right side of the list.
A confirmation message will appear asking if you are sure you want to remove the selected followers. Click ''Remove Followers''.
Step #5: Since the removal action is processed via the Circleboom Remove Twitter/X Followers extension, you need to install it to complete the process.
Click on Download the Extension and install it from the Chrome Web Store.
Once installed, you can easily remove followers.
Step #6: After installing the extension, Circleboom will automatically add all your removal requests to the extension queue.
Click on the Start button to begin the removal process.
The extension will process your requests and remove the selected followers.
That's it! Your selected followers are now removed automatically.
⚠️ Important Warning: Once the removal process begins, do not close your Chrome browser or the Circleboom tab. The tool will automatically remove followers in the background, but if you close the tab or exit Chrome, the process will stop.
If you need a more detailed guide, check this video ⬇️
Final Thoughts
Fake followers aren’t just useless—they’re damaging. If you care about your brand, business, or even just having a clean Twitter experience, removing them is essential.
I tried doing it the hard way at first, but in the end, Circleboom Twitter helped me clean up my followers quickly and safely. Since then, I’ve noticed better engagement, clearer analytics, and way more peace of mind.
Don’t let fake accounts mess with your profile. If you’re ready to clean up your followers, give Circleboom a try—you’ll thank yourself later.
