As soon as one sets off their journey on the Instagram platform, getting more and more followers is the first thing they often run after.

Following the hiding of like counts on Instagram posts, a user’s followers count has become a prominent aspect for influencers to show their worth to the advertising companies.

Engagements and other insight also play a vital role, but it is the number of Instagram followers that comes into consideration whenever a company wants to approach an influencer or celebrity.

And when it comes to “Instagram Followers”…

Some resort to apps, while the rest try out paid services.

However…

Something that recently happened with the users of ‘Social Captain’ aired a layer of tension among Instagram users who opt-in for the services.