How do I know who are following WordPress blog when it shows different numbers of followers in different pages?

If you are seeing different numbers of followers on your WordPress blog, there are several reasons and steps you can take to resolve the issue:

Reasons for Discrepancies

• Connected Social Media Accounts: WordPress may include followers from connected social media accounts like Twitter or Facebook, which can inflate the follower count. This is not a real-time update, as the counts are updated at set intervals14.
• Update Intervals: Follower counts from connected services are not updated in real time. They are updated periodically, which can cause temporary discrepancies1.
• Different Metrics: The follower count displayed on different pages (e.g., the blog page vs. the site stats page) might be based on different metrics. For example, the blog page might include social media followers, while the site stats page might only show WordPress.com followers4.

Steps to Resolve

• Check Site Stats Page: Go to the Site Stats page and navigate to the "Totals, Followers & Shares" section. Click on the "Blog" link to see the accurate count of your WordPress.com followers. This page will also show followers from connected Publicize services3.
• Disconnect and Reconnect Services: If the issue is related to connected social media accounts, try disconnecting and reconnecting these services to ensure the counts are updated correctly1.
• Verify Different Counts: Check where exactly you are seeing the different counts. If the count on the blog page includes social media followers, it might be higher than the count on the site stats page, which only shows WordPress.com followers4.
• Use Accurate Metrics: If accuracy is crucial, consider hiding the follow count widget and providing separate counts for WordPress.com followers and social media followers to avoid any confusion1.

Accessing Follower Information

• To see a comprehensive list of your followers, go to the Site Stats page, click on "Totals, Followers & Shares," and then click on the "Blog" link under the number. This will open the "My Followers" page where you can view the list of your followers3.

By following these steps, you can better understand and manage the discrepancies in your follower counts on your WordPress blog.