Can I Export My Following List, Not Just Followers?
Yes — X Followers Exporter Pro exports both your <strong>followers</strong> (people who follow you) and your <strong>following</strong> list (people you follow), as separate CSV or JSON files. Switch modes by toggling between the Followers and Following tabs in the extension panel; both modes capture the same data fields and run inside your logged-in session. Exporting both lists is the prerequisite for non-follower analysis (followers \ following set difference).
- X Followers Exporter Pro supports both Followers (who follows you) and Following (who you follow) exports — toggled via tabs in the extension panel.
- Both modes capture identical data fields (username, bio, follower/following counts, verified status, join date, location, website) and identical formats (CSV, JSON).
- Exporting both lists is how you compute non-followers: any account in Following but not in Followers is a one-sided relationship.
- Backup-before-cleanup pattern: export your full Following list before running a bulk unfollow so you can re-follow any account you removed by mistake.
By PlugMonkey Team, Editorial
Followers vs Following: What's the Difference?
- Followers export — Your audience. Useful for audience analysis, CRM import, and understanding who engages with your content.
- Following export — Your network. Useful for following list audits, identifying inactive accounts you follow, and cleaning up your timeline.
How to Switch Between Export Modes
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X Followers Exporter Pro showing followers and following tabs
Screenshot showing: The X Followers Exporter Pro popup with two tabs — Followers and Following — with the Following tab selected and an export button visible
Use Cases for Following List Exports
- Following list audit — Review who you follow in a spreadsheet. Identify accounts you no longer recognize or care about, then use X Unfollow Pro to clean them up.
- Non-follower analysis — Export both lists, then compare them to find one-sided connections. Accounts on your following list but not your followers list are non-followers.
- Backup before cleanup — Before running a bulk unfollow, export your full following list as a record of who you followed. This lets you re-follow anyone you unfollowed by mistake.
- Competitive analysis — Export the following list of competitor accounts (from their public profile) to see who they engage with and where their network overlaps with yours.
Same Data Fields for Both Lists
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Sources & Further Reading
- About following and unfollowing on X — official documentation — X Help Center (accessed May 22, 2026)
- Public and protected accounts on X — defines what's visible in follower/following lists — X Help Center (accessed May 22, 2026)
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