Scrolling through my Twitter/X followers one day, I noticed something odd—many accounts had no profile pictures, strange usernames, and never engaged with my tweets.
At first, I ignored it, but as my follower count grew, I realized a problem: I had a growing number of bot followers. They weren’t adding any real value to my account, and worse, they could be damaging my credibility.
That’s when I thought that I should remove the bot followers. The answer was yes, and here is why:
The Hazards of Bot Followers on Twitter/X
Bot followers might seem harmless at first, but they pose significant risks:
⛔ Fake engagement: These accounts don’t interact genuinely with your content, making your engagement rate misleading.
⛔ Credibility issues: A large number of fake followers can make your profile seem inauthentic.
⛔ Risk of account suspension: Twitter/X regularly removes fake accounts, and if your account is associated with too many bots, you might face restrictions.
⛔ Spam and security risks: Some bots spread scams, phishing links, or even malware, putting you and your followers at risk.
Why You Should Remove Bot Followers
Keeping bot followers may seem harmless, but here’s why you should actively remove them:
❇️ Better engagement quality: Removing bots ensures your real followers see and interact with your content.
❇️ Improved Twitter/X algorithm ranking: The platform promotes accounts with genuine engagement, not artificial numbers.
❇️ Stronger brand trust: A bot-free follower list boosts credibility, especially for businesses and influencers.
❇️ Security enhancement: Minimizing fake accounts reduces the risk of spam and malicious activity.
How to Remove Bot Followers Manually on Twitter/X
Detecting bot followers on Twitter/X is challenging because the platform does not label accounts as bots. You must manually identify and remove them:
How to Find Bot Followers Manually
Look for these common bot indicators:
➡️ No profile picture or a generic stock image.
➡️ Username with random numbers and letters.
➡️ No tweets or only automated posts.
➡️ Follows thousands of accounts but has few followers.
How to Remove Bot Followers on Twitter/X
- Go to the bot’s profile.
- Click on the three-dot menu.
- Select “Remove this follower” or “Block” (to prevent them from following you again).
The Best Solution: Remove Followers Automatically with Circleboom Twitter
To effectively manage and remove bot followers, Circleboom Twitter is the best tool. As an official partner of Twitter/X, it provides powerful analytics and automation to manage your follower list effortlessly.
Why Choose Circleboom Twitter?
- Automatic follower analysis – No need to search manually; Circleboom detects bot followers for you.
- Fake/Bot account labeling – Instantly see which accounts are fake.
- Bulk removal Twitter/X followers – Instead of removing bots one by one, Circleboom lets you remove them all at once.
How to Remove Bot Followers with Circleboom Twitter
Here’s how to clean your follower list efficiently:
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 ⬇️
Conclusion: Keep Your Twitter Account Clean and Authentic
Bot followers do more harm than good, affecting your engagement, credibility, and even security. While manually removing them is possible, it’s inefficient and time-consuming. Circleboom Twitter offers the perfect solution—automated detection and easy removal of fake accounts.
Take control of your Twitter/X audience today with Circleboom Twitter and ensure your follower list is authentic, engaged, and valuable!