India, May 7 -- Thousands of Instagram users have reported sudden drops in follower counts, sparking speculation that Instagram has carried out a large-scale purge of bot and inactive accounts.

Users across Instagram have reported noticeable declines in follower counts, with some accounts losing thousands or even millions within hours. The trend has been widely discussed online, with many attributing it to a "bot purge."

Among those reportedly affected is Kylie Jenner, who is said to have lost millions of followers during the purge.

Although Meta has not issued a detailed statement on the current wave, periodic removal of fake and inactive accounts is a standard practice across social media platforms.

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