The brief solo social media era for the world’s most famous 12-year-old has come to an abrupt halt as the North West Instagram deactivated status was confirmed on Monday, January 5, 2026. The account, which launched with much fanfare on December 20, 2025, vanished from the platform just three weeks after its debut, leaving over half a million followers staring at a “profile isn’t available” message.
While the page was explicitly “managed by parents,” the North West Instagram deactivated move follows a intense week of backlash regarding North’s recent fashion choices. Critics online had voiced concerns after the pre-teen shared photos wearing a 106-carat diamond “skull and spikes” necklace—a Christmas gift from Kim—alongside temporary bridge piercings, blue hair, and “shark” grills. While Kim has famously defended North’s right to “creative expression,” insiders suggest that Kanye “Ye” West, who has historically opposed his children’s presence on social media, may have finally convinced Kim to pull the plug to “protect her childhood.”
Interestingly, while the solo Instagram is gone, the joint TikTok account North shares with her mother remains active. In a surprising twist, comments were briefly enabled on her latest TikTok videos today, allowing fans to interact directly before the platform was moderated. Whether this is a permanent retirement from Instagram or a temporary “reset” remains to be seen, but for now, North West is back to sharing the digital spotlight with her mom.
