Follow one fictional profile across two observations. See where the baseline ends and an observed change begins.
Create the baseline
At 09:00 UTC, the example records @paper_example and @field_example in @maker_example’s following list. This first snapshot becomes the baseline for the comparison shown here.
Read the Instagram following timeline
At 15:00 UTC, a second complete illustrative list also includes @motion_example. The timeline labels that account Newly observed and shows the interval 09:00–15:00. It does not assign an exact follow time.
Keep gaps visible
An unavailable observation receives a gap state rather than an empty list. A future successful comparison must state whether it uses the last complete baseline or a different verified source interval.
Choose another question
Use the recently-followed guide to understand ordering. If you need incoming audience changes or lost followers, select the corresponding report type. The timeline must not silently reinterpret outgoing connections as incoming ones.
Frequently asked questions
Why does the sample show a range?
The comparison identifies an interval between observations, not a verified event minute.
Are these real accounts?
No. Every handle in the sample is fictional.
Does loading the sample start monitoring?
No. Persistent monitoring is a separate future capability.