Instagram users losing millions of followers; fake accounts not the reason

Instagram is witnessing a purge, with many popular Instagrammers losing millions of followers on Wednesday.

The photo-sharing platform, which enjoys more popularity than its parent company Facebook, saw several popular celebrities experiencing a dramatic drop in their follower count. Many speculated that Instagram might be cracking down on fake or inactive accounts on its platform. However, this is not the case, Instagram has confirmed.

The cause behind the issue appears to be a glitch. “We’re aware of an issue that is causing a change in account follower numbers for some people right now. We’re working to resolve this as quickly as possible,” Instagram said on Twitter.