🔍 Instagram Video Search Scraper - Keyword-Based Reels Discovery & Extraction

Effortlessly discover and extract Instagram Reels by keyword with our powerful Instagram Video Search Scraper! This Apify actor enables keyword-based video discovery, bulk Reels extraction, and comprehensive engagement data collection across multiple search terms.

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📋 Overview

Need to find Instagram Reels by topic, track trending content, or build video databases by keyword? This Instagram Video Search Scraper delivers:

• 🔍 Keyword-Based Discovery - Search Instagram Reels by any keyword or topic
• 📋 Multi-Keyword Support - Process multiple search terms in a single run
• 🎬 Direct Video URLs - Extract downloadable video links
• 📊 Complete Engagement Data - Likes, comments, and views counts
• 🏷️ Hashtag & Mention Extraction - Full caption analysis with tags
• 📱 Rich Media Assets - Thumbnails and video download links

Perfect for content researchers 📈, trend analysts 📊, social media managers 🎭, and marketers 🎯!

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⭐ Core Capabilities of Instagram Video Search Scraper

🔍 Keyword Search Discovery

• Multi-Keyword Support - Search multiple terms in one run
• Reels-Focused Results - Only video content extraction
• Source Tracking - Identifies which keyword found each Reel
• SERP Data - Search result titles preserved

🎬 Complete Video Data

• Direct Video URLs - Downloadable video links (when available)
• Thumbnail Extraction - High-quality preview images
• Shortcode & Reel ID - Unique identifiers for each video
• Media Type Detection - Reel classification

👤 Author Information

• Username Extraction - Creator handle
• Display Name - Author's full name
• Author URL - Direct profile link
• Caption Analysis - Full text captions

📊 Engagement Metrics

• Like Counts - Total likes per Reel
• Comment Counts - Total comments per Reel
• View Counts - Video view metrics
• Upload Dates - Publication timestamps

🏷️ Content Analysis

• Hashtag Extraction - All hashtags from captions
• Mention Detection - Extracted @mentions
• Caption Text - Full caption content
• Keyword Attribution - Source keyword tracking

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⚙️ Input Configuration

Simply enter your keywords and click "Start". Input looks like this:

{
  "keywords": [
    "health",
    "game"
  ]
}

📝 Input Specifications

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
keywords	Array	✅ Yes	-	Search keywords to find Instagram Reels

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📤 Output Structure

Your Instagram Video Search Scraper produces comprehensive Reel data with engagement metrics and media assets:

[
  {
    "url": "https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdZKo48pgb_/",
    "reel_id": "3988265735404521215",
    "shortcode": "DdZKo48pgb_",
    "media_type": "reel",
    "source_keyword": "health",
    "serp_title": "Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com › reel › DdZKo48pgb_♾ INFINITY♾ Nutrition & Health Coaching...",
    "author_username": "winnipeghealthcoaching",
    "author_name": "♾ INFINITY♾ Nutrition & Health Coaching",
    "author_url": "https://www.instagram.com/winnipeghealthcoaching/",
    "caption": "Nurse practitioner vs. menopause coach… but really, why choose just one?...",
    "hashtags": [
      "#winnipegwomen",
      "#winnipegwellness",
      "#midlifehealth"
    ],
    "mentions": [
      "mara_womens_health"
    ],
    "likes_count": 47,
    "comments_count": 4,
    "views_count": 608,
    "upload_date": "20260917",
    "thumbnail_url": "https://scontent-scl3-1.cdninstagram.com/...",
    "direct_video_url": "https://scontent-scl3-1.cdninstagram.com/o1/v/t2/f2/m86/...",
    "is_video": true,
    "scraped_at": "2026-10-05T15:58:59.419644+00:00"
  }
]

📖 Output Field Documentation

🔹 Video Identification

Field	Description
url	Direct Reel URL
reel_id	Instagram reel ID (unique)
shortcode	Reel shortcode identifier
media_type	Media type (reel)

🔹 Search Context

Field	Description
source_keyword	Keyword that found this Reel
serp_title	Search result title

🔹 Author Information

Field	Description
author_username	Creator's Instagram handle
author_name	Creator's display name
author_url	Direct profile URL

🔹 Content Data

Field	Description
caption	Full Reel caption
hashtags	Extracted hashtags array
mentions	Extracted @mentions array

🔹 Engagement Metrics

Field	Description
likes_count	Total likes
comments_count	Total comments
views_count	Video view count
upload_date	Publication date

🔹 Media Assets

Field	Description
thumbnail_url	High-quality preview image
direct_video_url	Downloadable video URL
is_video	Video content indicator

🔹 Metadata

Field	Description
scraped_at	Scrape timestamp (ISO 8601)

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🎨 Key Features of This Instagram Video Search Scraper

🔍 Smart Keyword Search

• Multi-Term Processing - Search multiple keywords in one run
• Reel-Only Results - Focused video content discovery
• Source Attribution - Track which keyword found each Reel
• SERP Data Retention - Search context preserved

📊 Engagement Analytics

• View Counts - Video performance metrics
• Like & Comment Data - Engagement tracking
• Cross-Keyword Comparison - Compare performance by topic
• Upload Date Analysis - Temporal content patterns

🏷️ Content Intelligence

• Hashtag Extraction - Topic and trend identification
• Mention Detection - Influencer collaboration tracking
• Caption Analysis - Full text content
• Author Discovery - Creator identification

🎬 Media Extraction

• Direct Video URLs - Downloadable links when available
• Thumbnail Images - High-quality previews
• Reel URLs - Direct Instagram links
• Unique Identifiers - Shortcode and reel ID

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💡 Use Cases for Instagram Video Search Scraper

• 📈 Content Research - Find trending videos by topic
• 📊 Trend Analysis - Track popular content themes
• 🎭 Social Media Management - Source content for curation
• 🔬 Market Research - Study content performance by niche
• 💰 Influencer Discovery - Find creators by content topic
• 📱 Competitor Analysis - Track competitor Reels by keyword
• 🎯 Campaign Planning - Identify top-performing content themes
• 📋 Database Building - Create topic-organized video libraries

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✨ Why Choose Our Instagram Video Search Scraper?

• ⚡ Fast & Efficient - Quick keyword-based discovery
• 🎯 100% Accurate - Preserves all data without alteration
• 📦 Complete Data - Everything from engagement to media URLs
• 🔄 Regular Updates - Adapts to Instagram changes
• 🛡️ Production Ready - Reliable with large keyword sets
• 💰 Cost Efficient - Optimized for minimal compute time
• 🔒 Privacy Focused - Only public data extracted

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⚠️ Limitations

• Only works with public Instagram Reels
• Direct video URLs may not be available for all Reels
• Search results depend on Instagram's discoverability
• View counts may be limited for some content
• Rate limits may apply for high-volume scraping

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📧 Need Custom Features for Your Instagram Video Search Scraper?

Want additional search filters, specific engagement thresholds, custom output formats, advanced analytics, or automated reporting?

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