Instagram Posts Scraper · No Cookies

Extract comprehensive Instagram post data without authentication or cookies. This scraper retrieves engagement metrics, captions, media URLs, and user information from any public Instagram profile — perfect for influencers analyzing their content performance and optimizing future strategies.

📺 Video Tutorial: How it Works

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Inputs

Field	Type	Description
username	String	Instagram username, user ID, or profile URL of the target account (e.g., "cristiano")

Outputs

Formats: JSON, CSV, Excel

Key Fields:

• id - Unique post identifier
• code - Instagram shortcode for the post
• taken_at - Unix timestamp when post was created
• taken_at_date - ISO 8601 formatted date
• like_count - Number of likes on the post
• comment_count - Number of comments
• share_count - Number of shares
• caption.text - Full caption text
• caption.hashtags - Array of hashtags used
• caption.mentions - Array of mentioned users
• user.username - Profile username
• user.full_name - Profile display name
• user.is_verified - Verification status
• carousel_media - Array of images/videos in carousel posts
• image_versions.items - URLs for post images at different resolutions
• tagged_users - Array of users tagged in the post
• coauthor_producers - Collaborators on the post
• is_video - Boolean indicating video content
• thumbnail_url - Post thumbnail URL

How to Use

Step 1: Enter the target Instagram username in the username field (e.g., "cristiano", "whoop", or a full profile URL).

Step 2: Configure any additional settings like maximum posts to retrieve or date ranges if available.

Step 3: Run the scraper and download your results in JSON, CSV, or Excel format for immediate analysis.

Sample Output

{
  "id": "3786151211327352732",
  "code": "DSLHHeBFO-c",
  "taken_at": 1765564421,
  "taken_at_date": "2025-12-12T18:33:41+00:00",
  "like_count": 502341,
  "comment_count": 6294,
  "share_count": 3928,
  "caption": {
    "text": "Wherever you play, these bands keep you ready for every moment. Are you home or away? 👀👇",
    "hashtags": [],
    "mentions": []
  },
  "user": {
    "username": "whoop",
    "full_name": "WHOOP",
    "id": "1431248158",
    "is_verified": true,
    "is_private": false
  },
  "carousel_media_count": 2,
  "is_video": false,
  "media_type": 8,
  "tagged_users": [
    {
      "user": {
        "username": "cristiano",
        "full_name": "Cristiano Ronaldo",
        "is_verified": true
      }
    }
  ],
  "thumbnail_url": "https://scontent-vie1-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/example.jpg"
}

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Key Features

🔒 Cookieless / No Login Required - Access public Instagram data without authentication, eliminating account suspension risks and simplifying your workflow.

📈 Scalable Architecture - Extract posts from multiple profiles efficiently with built-in rate limiting and error handling for reliable large-scale operations.

✅ Rich Post Data - Capture complete post details including like counts, comment counts, share counts, captions with hashtags and mentions, carousel media, tagged users, collaborators, and verification status.

⚡ Fast & Reliable - Optimized extraction engine delivers results quickly while maintaining consistent uptime.

📊 Export-Ready Formats - Download your data in JSON, CSV, or Excel formats for immediate analysis in your preferred tools.

Use Cases

Content Creators & Influencers: Track your post performance over time by extracting engagement metrics (likes, comments, shares) and caption data to identify which content types resonate most with your audience and inform your content calendar.

Social Media Analysts: Build comprehensive datasets of Instagram posts to analyze trends, benchmark performance against competitors, and generate insights about optimal posting times, hashtag effectiveness, and content strategies.

Marketing & Sales Teams: Generate qualified leads by identifying high-engagement posts, extracting tagged users and collaborators, and discovering potential brand partners or influencers for outreach campaigns.

Important Considerations

This scraper only works with public Instagram profiles. Private accounts cannot be accessed without authentication. Ensure the target username corresponds to a public profile to retrieve post data successfully.

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We typically respond within 24 hours.

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