🔍 Instagram Profile List Scraper - Bulk Profile Discovery & Data Extraction

Effortlessly discover and scrape multiple Instagram profiles with our powerful Instagram Profile List Scraper! This Apify actor enables keyword-based profile discovery, bulk profile scraping, and comprehensive data extraction with optional post enrichment.

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📋 Overview

Need to find Instagram profiles by name, occupation, or location? This Instagram Profile List Scraper delivers:

• 🔍 Keyword-Based Discovery - Find profiles by name, occupation, and location
• 📋 Bulk Profile Scraping - Process multiple profiles in a single run
• 👤 Complete Profile Data - Bio, followers, verification status, and bio links
• 📊 Post Enrichment - Optional latest posts with likes, comments, and captions
• 🌐 Proxy Support - Built-in Apify residential proxy integration
• 📁 Direct URL Support - Scrape specific profiles directly

Perfect for influencer marketers 📈, talent scouts 🎬, brand analysts 📊, and researchers 🔬!

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⭐ Core Capabilities of Instagram Profile List Scraper

🔍 Profile Discovery

• Name-Based Search - Find profiles by first/last name
• Occupation Filter - Filter by profession (actor, model, etc.)
• Location Filter - Geographic profile discovery
• Extra Keywords - Additional search refinement
• Direct URLs - Scrape specific profiles directly

👤 Profile Data Extraction

• Complete Profile Info - Username, full name, and biography
• Follower Statistics - Followers count, following count, posts count
• Verification Status - Detect verified accounts
• Business Account Detection - Business account flag and category
• Profile URLs - Direct profile links

🔗 Bio Link Mastery

• External URL Extraction - Website links from bio
• Bio Link Titles - Descriptive link titles
• Multiple Link Support - All bio links extracted
• Link Type Detection - External or internal link classification

📊 Post Enrichment

• Latest Posts Extraction - Recent posts from profile (configurable limit)
• Engagement Metrics - Likes, comments, and views counts
• Post Captions - Full text captions with hashtags
• Hashtag Detection - Extracted hashtags from captions
• Mention Detection - Extracted @mentions from captions
• Media URLs - Thumbnails, images, and video URLs

📁 Highlights & Features

• Highlight Reels - Profile highlights with titles and cover images
• Clips Detection - Check if profile has Reels
• Profile Pictures - Standard and HD profile images

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⚙️ Input Configuration

Simply enter search criteria or direct URLs, configure limits, and click "Start". Input looks like this:

{
  "includeLatestPosts": true,
  "maxPosts": 5,
  "maxProfiles": 10,
  "name": "john",
  "occupation": "actor",
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL"
    ]
  },
  "location": "",
  "extraKeywords": [],
  "directUrls": [],
  "sessionId": ""
}

📝 Input Specifications

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
name	String	❌ No	-	Name to search for profiles
occupation	String	❌ No	-	Occupation filter (actor, model, etc.)
location	String	❌ No	-	Location filter for profiles
extraKeywords	Array	❌ No	[]	Additional search keywords
directUrls	Array	❌ No	[]	Direct profile URLs to scrape
maxProfiles	Integer	❌ No	10	Maximum profiles to scrape
maxPosts	Integer	❌ No	5	Maximum posts per profile
includeLatestPosts	Boolean	❌ No	true	Include latest posts data
proxyConfiguration.useApifyProxy	Boolean	❌ No	true	Enable Apify proxy
proxyConfiguration.apifyProxyGroups	Array	❌ No	["RESIDENTIAL"]	Proxy groups
sessionId	String	❌ No	""	Session ID for cookie persistence

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📤 Output Structure

Your Instagram Profile List Scraper produces comprehensive profile data with engagement metrics and post details:

[
  {
    "id": "321031375",
    "username": "thejohnabraham",
    "fullName": "John Abraham",
    "profile URL": "https://www.instagram.com/thejohnabraham/?hl=en",
    "followersCount": 11087092,
    "followsCount": 17,
    "postsCount": 972,
    "highlightReelCount": 1,
    "isBusinessAccount": false,
    "isPrivate": false,
    "isVerified": true,
    "externalUrl": "https://linktr.ee/",
    "bioLinks": [
      {
        "url": "https://linktr.ee/",
        "linkType": "external"
      }
    ],
    "profilePicUrl": "https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/...",
    "profilePicUrlHD": "https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/...",
    "hasClips": true,
    "highlights": [
      {
        "id": "17914924394063797",
        "title": "COVID Resources"
      }
    ],
    "url": "https://www.instagram.com/thejohnabraham/",
    "scrapedAt": "2026-09-18T06:12:13.166952Z",
    "latestPosts": [
      {
        "shortCode": "Db56I8Os8n4",
        "url": "https://www.instagram.com/p/Db56I8Os8n4/",
        "type": "video",
        "caption": "Introducing *Swoofi* 🐾...",
        "likesCount": 16288,
        "commentsCount": 666,
        "viewsCount": 322953,
        "thumbnailUrl": "https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/...",
        "imageUrl": "https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/...",
        "videoUrl": "https://instagram.fsgn5-8.fna.fbcdn.net/...",
        "isVideo": true,
        "hashtags": ["swoofi", "petapp"],
        "mentions": ["myswoofi"],
        "hasVideo": true,
        "hasImage": true
      }
    ]
  }
]

📖 Output Field Documentation

🔹 Profile Identification

Field	Description
id	Instagram user ID (unique)
username	Instagram handle
fullName	Display name on profile
profile URL	Direct profile URL with locale
url	Clean profile URL

🔹 Profile Statistics

Field	Description
followersCount	Total followers count
followsCount	Total following count
postsCount	Total posts count
highlightReelCount	Number of highlights
isVerified	Verification badge status
isPrivate	Private account status
isBusinessAccount	Business account flag

🔹 Bio & Links

Field	Description
biography	Full profile bio text (when available)
externalUrl	Primary external URL
bioLinks	Array of bio links with titles
bioLinks.title	Descriptive link title
bioLinks.url	Link destination URL
bioLinks.linkType	Link type (external)

🔹 Media Assets

Field	Description
profilePicUrl	Standard profile picture URL
profilePicUrlHD	HD profile picture URL
hasClips	Reels availability flag
highlights	Array of profile highlights
highlights.id	Highlight unique ID
highlights.title	Highlight title
highlights.coverImageUrl	Highlight cover image

🔹 Post Data (when enriched)

Field	Description
shortCode	Unique post shortcode
url	Direct post URL
type	Post type (image, video, carousel)
caption	Full post caption
likesCount	Like count
commentsCount	Comment count
viewsCount	View count (videos)
thumbnailUrl	Post thumbnail URL
imageUrl	Direct image URL
videoUrl	Direct video URL
isVideo	Video post indicator
hashtags	Extracted hashtags
mentions	Extracted @mentions
carouselMediaCount	Number of carousel items

🔹 Metadata

Field	Description
scrapedAt	Scrape timestamp (ISO 8601)

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🎨 Key Features of This Instagram Profile List Scraper

🔍 Smart Discovery

• Multi-Filter Search - Combine name, occupation, and location
• Direct URL Support - Scrape known profiles instantly
• Keyword Refinement - Extra keywords for precise targeting
• Bulk Processing - Handle multiple profiles in one run

📊 Engagement Analytics

• Follower Metrics - Track audience size
• Post Engagement - Likes, comments, and views
• Content Analysis - Hashtag and mention detection
• Cross-Profile Comparison - Compare multiple profiles

🔗 Bio Link Intelligence

• External URL Extraction - Website links from bio
• Multiple Link Support - All bio links captured
• Link Title Detection - Descriptive link names
• Link Type Classification - External link detection

📁 Highlights & Stories

• Highlight Reel Detection - Profile highlights count
• Highlight Titles - Descriptive highlight names
• Highlight Cover Images - Visual highlight covers

🚀 Performance Features

• Configurable Post Limits - Control enrichment depth
• Proxy Rotation - Residential proxy support
• Session Management - Cookie persistence option
• Timestamp Tracking - Scrape time recording

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💡 Use Cases for Instagram Profile List Scraper

• 📈 Influencer Marketing - Discover influencers by niche
• 🎬 Talent Scouts - Find actors, models, and creators
• 📊 Competitor Analysis - Track competitor profiles
• 🔬 Research - Study social media patterns
• 💰 Brand Partnerships - Identify potential collaborators
• 📱 Content Strategy - Analyze top-performing profiles
• 🎯 Lead Generation - Build targeted profile lists
• 📋 Database Building - Create profile databases by category

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✨ Why Choose Our Instagram Profile List Scraper?

• ⚡ Fast & Efficient - Quick profile discovery and extraction
• 🎯 100% Accurate - Preserves all data without alteration
• 📦 Complete Data - Everything from bio to post engagement
• 🔄 Regular Updates - Adapts to Instagram changes
• 🛡️ Production Ready - Reliable with thousands of profiles
• 💰 Cost Efficient - Optimized for minimal compute time
• 🔒 Privacy Focused - No personal data stored or shared

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⚠️ Limitations

• Only works with public Instagram profiles
• Private accounts are not accessible
• Search results depend on Instagram's discoverability
• Post enrichment adds additional processing time
• Rate limits may apply for high-volume scraping

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📧 Need Custom Features for Your Instagram Profile List Scraper?

Want additional search filters, specific profile fields, custom output formats, advanced analytics, or automated reporting?

✉️ Email codenest2.0@gmail.com for tailored enterprise solutions!

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