Instagram Following Scraper · No Cookies

Extract Instagram following lists without authentication or cookies. This scraper enables social media strategists to build comprehensive audience insights and develop targeted marketing campaigns using a completely cookieless architecture.

📺 Video Tutorial: How it Works

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Inputs

Field	Type	Description
username	String	Instagram username, user ID, or profile URL (e.g., cristiano)

Outputs

Available Formats: JSON, CSV, Excel

Extracted Fields:

• username - Instagram handle
• full_name - Display name
• id - Unique user identifier
• is_verified - Verification badge status
• is_private - Account privacy setting
• profile_pic_url - Profile image URL
• latest_reel_media - Timestamp of most recent reel

How to Use

Step 1: Enter the target Instagram username (e.g., cristiano), user ID, or full profile URL in the input field.

Step 2: Configure extraction depth by setting the maximum number of pages to process (1 page ≈ 50 following accounts).

Step 3: Run the scraper and download your data in JSON, CSV, or Excel format once extraction completes.

Sample Output

[
  {
    "username": "techfounder",
    "full_name": "Sarah Chen",
    "id": "8472639104",
    "is_verified": true,
    "is_private": false,
    "profile_pic_url": "https://scontent-cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-19/profile_pic.jpg",
    "latest_reel_media": 1734187293
  },
  {
    "username": "digitalmarketer",
    "full_name": "Marcus Johnson",
    "id": "5938271046",
    "is_verified": false,
    "is_private": false,
    "profile_pic_url": "https://scontent-cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-19/profile_pic.jpg",
    "latest_reel_media": 1733982147
  }
]

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Key Features

🔒 Cookieless / No Login Required - Extract following data without Instagram credentials, eliminating account suspension risks and authentication complexity.

📈 Scalable Architecture - Process multiple profiles and extract thousands of following relationships with enterprise-grade reliability.

✅ Rich Profile Data - Capture username, full name, user ID, verification status, privacy settings, profile pictures, and latest reel activity timestamps.

⚡ Fast & Reliable - Optimized extraction engine delivers consistent results with minimal latency and maximum uptime.

📊 Export-Ready Formats - Download data instantly in JSON, CSV, or Excel formats for seamless integration with your analytics stack.

Use Cases

Social Media Marketers: Analyze competitor following patterns to identify high-value audience segments and craft personalized outreach campaigns that resonate with target demographics.

Data Analysts: Build comprehensive social graphs and network analysis models by mapping following relationships across multiple profiles to uncover influencer ecosystems and community structures.

Sales & Business Development Teams: Generate qualified leads by extracting following lists from industry leaders and competitors, then enriching prospect databases with verified Instagram profiles for multi-channel engagement.

Important Considerations

This scraper works exclusively with public Instagram profiles. Private accounts cannot be accessed, and following lists will only be extracted from profiles with public visibility settings.

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