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# Fetch Following Count

> Get the number of users the authenticated user follows

Returns the total number of users that the authenticated user is following.

<Note>
  Users with a block between them and you, in either direction, are excluded
  from the count. Requires the `moderation` bundle.
</Note>

## Response

On success, returns HTTP `200`:

<ResponseField name="count" type="number">
  Total number of users the authenticated user follows.
</ResponseField>

## See Also

* [`useFetchFollowingCount` hook](/v8/hooks/follows/use-fetch-following-count)


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