Instagram Stories Scraper

Instagram Stories Scraper helps you quickly collect the latest Instagram stories from one or more accounts in a simple, ready-to-use format. It is ideal for marketers, social media managers, researchers, agencies, and creators who need fresh Instagram story data without manual checking. Use it to extract Instagram story media, review story details, and capture content exactly as it appears from the source. When enabled, it can also prepare story links that are better suited for embedding on websites and dashboards.

Key Features

• Extract the latest Instagram stories from a username, numeric user ID, or profile URL.
• Collect story media and related story details exactly as delivered by the source.
• Limit results per account so you only receive the amount of data you need.
• Prepare media links that are easier to embed on websites when safe embed mode is turned on.
• Capture rich story metadata such as timestamps, owner details, media type, and story stickers.
• Support both image and video stories, including thumbnails and playback links where available.
• Deliver results in a clean format that is easy to review, export, and reuse in business workflows.

Use Cases

Social Media Monitoring

Brands and agencies use this actor to keep an eye on the latest Instagram stories from competitors, influencers, or partner accounts. The returned fields such as taken_at_date, media_type, caption, owner.username, and video_url help teams understand what was posted, when it was posted, and whether it was an image or video.

Influencer Campaign Tracking

Influencer managers and brand teams can review story content shared by creators during a campaign. Fields like tagged_users, reel_mentions, story_music_stickers, story_feed_media, and has_audio make it easier to verify brand mentions, music usage, and whether campaign assets were included in the story.

Content Archiving

Media teams and researchers often need a reliable way to save story content for later review. This actor returns the story media and related fields exactly as provided, including image_versions, video_versions, thumbnail_url, expiring_at, and taken_at_ts, which are useful for organizing and preserving story records.

Website and Dashboard Embeds

Publishers and internal teams can use the output to display story media in reports, content hubs, or internal dashboards. When safe embed mode is enabled, the media links are better suited for embedding, while fields like media_format, video_duration, and original_width help teams choose the right presentation format.

Audience and Creator Research

Analysts studying creator behavior can compare story patterns across accounts. Data such as is_verified, is_private, full_name, username, supports_reel_reactions, and can_reply helps identify account type, engagement options, and how creators present themselves in stories.

Editorial and Trend Review

Editors and trend watchers can scan story content to spot recurring themes, collaborations, and media styles. Fields like sponsor_tags, location, music_metadata, story_highlight_reshare_stickers, and creative_config provide useful context for understanding how stories are produced and shared.

Input

Field	Type	Required	Description	Example
max_results	integer	No	Limits how many story items are returned for each account.	100
url_embed_safe	boolean	No	Turn this on if you want story image or video links that are better suited for embedding on websites.	false
username_or_id_or_url	string	Yes	Enter the Instagram account as a username, numeric user ID, or profile URL to get the latest stories.	mrbeast

Output

Field	Type	Description
archive_story_deletion_ts	integer	When the story is scheduled to be removed from the archive, if available.
boost_unavailable_identifier	string or null	A label explaining why boosting is unavailable, if provided.
boost_unavailable_reason	string or null	A short reason why boosting cannot be used.
boost_unavailable_reason_v2	string or null	A newer version of the boost-unavailable explanation, if available.
can_extend_expiration	boolean or null	Whether the story’s viewing time can be extended.
can_hype	boolean	Whether the story can be promoted with hype-style features.
can_mention_back	boolean	Whether the viewer can mention the creator back.
can_mention_share	boolean	Whether the story can be shared with mentions.
can_play_spotify_audio	boolean	Whether Spotify audio can be played from the story.
can_reply	boolean	Whether replies are allowed on the story.
can_reshare	boolean	Whether the story can be reshared.
can_reshare_to_story	boolean	Whether the story can be reshared into another story.
can_save	boolean	Whether the story can be saved.
can_send_prompt	boolean	Whether prompts can be sent from the story.
caption	string or null	Any text caption attached to the story.
caption_is_edited	boolean	Whether the caption was edited after posting.
coauthor_producers	array	A list of coauthors or producers connected to the story.
code	string	A short story code used to identify the item.
creative_config	string or null	Creative settings or configuration details, if available.
crosspost_metadata	object	Information about cross-posting and downstream sharing rules.
cutout_sticker_info	array	Details about cutout stickers used in the story.
deleted_reason	integer	A code showing why the story was deleted, if applicable.
device_timestamp	integer	The original device timestamp for the story item.
expiring_at	integer	The time when the story expires.
fbid	string	A related platform identifier for the story.
filter_type	integer	The filter type applied to the story, if any.
fundraiser_tag	object	Fundraiser-related information attached to the story.
gen_ai_detection_method	object	Information about how AI-related content detection was handled.
has_audio	boolean	Whether the story contains audio.
has_high_risk_gen_ai_inform_treatment	boolean	Whether the story has a high-risk AI-related treatment flag.
has_liked	boolean	Whether the viewer has liked the story.
has_privately_liked	boolean	Whether the story has been privately liked.
has_translation	boolean	Whether a translation is available.
id	string	The unique story item ID.
ig_media_sharing_disabled	boolean	Whether sharing this media is disabled.
image_versions	object	Available image sizes and links for the story media.
integrity_review_decision	string	The current integrity review status, if provided.
is_arirang_prize	boolean	Whether the story is marked as an Arirang prize item.
is_dash_eligible	integer	Whether the media is eligible for DASH playback.
is_first_take	boolean	Whether this is marked as a first take.
is_from_ayt_clips_inspiration	boolean	Whether the story came from a clips inspiration source.
is_from_discovery_surface	boolean	Whether the story came from a discovery surface.
is_open_to_public_submission	boolean	Whether public submission is allowed.
is_organic_product_tagging_eligible	boolean	Whether product tagging is allowed organically.
is_paid_partnership	boolean	Whether the story is part of a paid partnership.
is_photo_mash_story	boolean	Whether the story is a photo mash.
is_pinned	boolean	Whether the story is pinned.
is_quicksnap_recap	boolean	Whether the story is a quicksnap recap.
is_reel_media	boolean	Whether the story uses reel-style media.
is_reshare_of_text_post_app_media_in_ig	boolean	Whether the story is a reshared text-post app media item.
is_story_image_with_music	boolean	Whether the story is an image with music.
is_tagged_media_shared_to_viewer_profile_grid	boolean	Whether tagged media was shared to the viewer’s profile grid.
is_terminal_video_segment	boolean	Whether this is the final segment of a video story.
is_video	boolean	Whether the story is a video.
is_viewer_mentioned	boolean	Whether the viewer is mentioned in the story.
location	object or null	Location information attached to the story, if available.
media_attributions_data	array	Attribution details for media used in the story.
media_format	string	The media format, such as image or video.
media_name	string	The media name, usually indicating the story type.
media_overlay_info	object or null	Overlay details for stickers or layered media.
media_type	integer	A numeric media type code.
music_metadata	object or null	Music details attached to the story, if available.
number_of_qualities	integer	How many quality versions are available for the media.
original_height	integer	The original height of the media in pixels.
original_media_type	integer	The original media type code.
original_width	integer	The original width of the media in pixels.
owner	object	Details about the account that posted the story.
product_type	string	The product type for the item, such as story.
query_cache_test_11	string	Internal source label returned with the item.
reel_mentions	array	Accounts mentioned in the story.
sharing_friction_info	object	Information about sharing restrictions.
shop_routing_user_id	string or null	A shopping-related user ID, if available.
should_show_author_pog_for_tagged_media_shared_to_profile_grid	boolean	Whether the author badge should be shown for tagged media.
sponsor_tags	array	Sponsor tags attached to the story.
story_feed_media	array	Media items attached inside the story, such as clips or stickers.
story_highlight_reshare_stickers	array	Stickers used when resharing highlights.
story_music_stickers	array	Music sticker details attached to the story.
supports_reel_reactions	boolean	Whether reel-style reactions are supported.
tagged_users	array	Users tagged in the story.
taken_at	integer	The time the story was posted, in seconds.
taken_at_date	string	A readable date and time for when the story was posted.
taken_at_ts	integer	Another timestamp for when the story was posted.
thumbnail_url	string	A preview image for the story media.
trending_content_info	array	Information about trending content, if available.
user	object	Basic details about the posting account.
video_codec	string	The video codec used for the story.
video_duration	number	The length of the video in seconds.
video_url	string	A direct link to the video file, when available.
video_versions	array	Available video versions with different quality options.
wearable_shared_media_resolutions	array	Resolution details for wearable-shared media, if available.
wearables_creator_tools_info	array	Creator tool details for wearable-shared media, if available.

Sample Output

{
  "archive_story_deletion_ts": 0,
  "boost_unavailable_identifier": null,
  "boost_unavailable_reason": null,
  "boost_unavailable_reason_v2": null,
  "can_extend_expiration": null,
  "can_hype": false,
  "can_mention_back": false,
  "can_mention_share": false,
  "can_play_spotify_audio": false,
  "can_reply": true,
  "can_reshare": true,
  "can_reshare_to_story": true,
  "can_save": false,
  "can_send_prompt": false,
  "caption": null,
  "caption_is_edited": false,
  "coauthor_producers": [],
  "code": "DasihSrjvdW",
  "creative_config": null,
  "crosspost_metadata": {
    "fb_downstream_use_xpost_metadata": {
      "downstream_use_xpost_deny_reason": "NONE"
    }
  },
  "cutout_sticker_info": [],
  "deleted_reason": 0,
  "device_timestamp": 1783865925370945,
  "expiring_at": 1783952325,
  "fbid": "17885201481436985",
  "filter_type": 0,
  "fundraiser_tag": {
    "has_standalone_fundraiser": false
  },
  "gen_ai_detection_method": {
    "detection_method": "NONE"
  },
  "has_audio": true,
  "has_high_risk_gen_ai_inform_treatment": false,
  "has_liked": false,
  "has_privately_liked": false,
  "has_translation": false,
  "id": "3939675595424593750",
  "ig_media_sharing_disabled": false,
  "image_versions": {
    "items": [
      {
        "height": 1136,
        "is_spatial_image": false,
        "url": "https://scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/746823765_1678099530083882_5913288884950836507_n.jpg?...",
        "width": 640
      },
      {
        "height": 639,
        "is_spatial_image": false,
        "url": "https://scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/746823765_1678099530083882_5913288884950836507_n.jpg?...",
        "width": 360
      }
    ]
  },
  "integrity_review_decision": "pending",
  "is_arirang_prize": false,
  "is_dash_eligible": 1,
  "is_first_take": false,
  "is_from_ayt_clips_inspiration": false,
  "is_from_discovery_surface": false,
  "is_open_to_public_submission": false,
  "is_organic_product_tagging_eligible": true,
  "is_paid_partnership": false,
  "is_photo_mash_story": false,
  "is_pinned": false,
  "is_quicksnap_recap": false,
  "is_reel_media": true,
  "is_reshare_of_text_post_app_media_in_ig": false,
  "is_story_image_with_music": false,
  "is_tagged_media_shared_to_viewer_profile_grid": false,
  "is_terminal_video_segment": false,
  "is_video": true,
  "is_viewer_mentioned": false,
  "location": null,
  "media_attributions_data": [],
  "media_format": "video",
  "media_name": "story",
  "media_overlay_info": null,
  "media_type": 2,
  "music_metadata": null,
  "number_of_qualities": 8,
  "original_height": 1920,
  "original_media_type": 2,
  "original_width": 1080,
  "owner": {
    "fifa_country_code": "US",
    "full_name": "MrBeast",
    "id": "2278169415",
    "interop_messaging_user_fbid": "116505369742833",
    "is_creator_agent_enabled": false,
    "is_private": false,
    "is_ring_creator": false,
    "is_screenshot_blocking_enabled": false,
    "is_verified": true,
    "profile_pic_id": "1765328607101572916",
    "profile_pic_url": "https://scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-19/31077884_211593632905749_1394765701385814016_n.jpg?...",
    "show_ring_award": false,
    "transparency_product_enabled": false,
    "username": "mrbeast"
  },
  "product_type": "story",
  "query_cache_test_11": "XDTMediaDict",
  "reel_mentions": [
    {
      "custom_text_color": null,
      "display_type": "mention_username",
      "end_time_ms": 86400,
      "height": 0.037266985417493,
      "id": "18167459458445682",
      "is_fb_sticker": 0,
      "is_hidden": 0,
      "is_pinned": 0,
      "is_sticker": 0,
      "rotation": 0,
      "start_time_ms": 0,
      "user": {
        "full_name": "Nolan Hansen",
        "id": "2321286042",
        "is_private": false,
        "is_verified": true,
        "profile_pic_id": "3234680011579911829",
        "profile_pic_url": "https://scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-19/401531028_182013178311805_6253927047467503478_n.jpg?...",
        "username": "nolanhansen"
      },
      "width": 0.41277576861558,
      "x": 0.34116048923144,
      "y": 0.79845393150868,
      "z": 1
    }
  ],
  "sharing_friction_info": {
    "bloks_app_url": null,
    "sharing_friction_payload": null,
    "should_have_sharing_friction": false
  },
  "shop_routing_user_id": null,
  "should_show_author_pog_for_tagged_media_shared_to_profile_grid": false,
  "sponsor_tags": [],
  "story_feed_media": [
    {
      "clips_creation_entry_point": "clips",
      "custom_text_color": null,
      "end_time_ms": 86400,
      "height": 0.5,
      "id": "3939666321432042208",
      "is_fb_sticker": 0,
      "is_hidden": 0,
      "is_pinned": 0,
      "is_sticker": 1,
      "media_code": "DasgaVmhtrg",
      "media_compound_str": "3939666321432042208_2278169415",
      "media_type": "video",
      "product_type": "clips",
      "rotation": 0,
      "start_time_ms": 0,
      "uncapped_height_ratio": 0.8,
      "uncapped_width_ratio": 0.8,
      "width": 0.5,
      "x": 0.5,
      "y": 0.5,
      "z": 0
    }
  ],
  "story_highlight_reshare_stickers": [],
  "story_music_stickers": [
    {
      "custom_text_color": null,
      "end_time_ms": 86400,
      "height": 0,
      "id": "18137535244570319",
      "is_fb_sticker": 0,
      "is_hidden": 0,
      "is_pinned": 0,
      "is_sticker": 1,
      "original_sound_info": {
        "allow_creator_to_rename": true,
        "audio_id": 27469132582772490,
        "duration_in_ms": 50766,
        "hide_remixing": true,
        "ig_artist": {
          "full_name": "MrBeast",
          "id": "2278169415",
          "is_private": false,
          "is_verified": true,
          "profile_pic_id": "1765328607101572916",
          "profile_pic_url": "https://scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-19/31077884_211593632905749_1394765701385814016_n.jpg?...",
          "username": "mrbeast"
        },
        "is_audio_automatically_attributed": false,
        "is_eligible_for_audio_effects": true,
        "is_eligible_for_vinyl_sticker": true,
        "is_explicit": false,
        "is_original_audio_download_eligible": false,
        "is_reuse_disabled": false,
        "original_audio_subtype": "default",
        "original_audio_title": "Original audio",
        "progressive_download_url": "https://scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com/o1/v/t2/f2/m86/AQPpL66x1Ba5TQRLGiNwkvHDd7s72ynWjReBNNSeyd8m0luEJmZII4npCL6upPf6W_nFAd7AG-S_4RKD_CZqzuKoQ3Qi33UjbLU.mp4?...",
        "should_mute_audio": false,
        "time_created": 1783805807
      },
      "rotation": 0,
      "start_time_ms": 0,
      "width": 0,
      "x": 0,
      "y": 0,
      "z": 0
    }
  ],
  "supports_reel_reactions": true,
  "tagged_users": [],
  "taken_at": 1783865925,
  "taken_at_date": "2026-07-12T14:18:45+00:00",
  "taken_at_ts": 1783865925,
  "thumbnail_url": "https://scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/746823765_1678099530083882_5913288884950836507_n.jpg?...",
  "trending_content_info": [],
  "user": {
    "fifa_country_code": "US",
    "full_name": "MrBeast",
    "id": "2278169415",
    "interop_messaging_user_fbid": "116505369742833",
    "is_creator_agent_enabled": false,
    "is_private": false,
    "is_ring_creator": false,
    "is_screenshot_blocking_enabled": false,
    "is_verified": true,
    "profile_pic_id": "1765328607101572916",
    "profile_pic_url": "https://scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-19/31077884_211593632905749_1394765701385814016_n.jpg?...",
    "show_ring_award": false,
    "transparency_product_enabled": false,
    "username": "mrbeast"
  },
  "video_codec": "av01.0.05M.08.0.111.01.01.01.0",
  "video_duration": 50.766,
  "video_url": "https://scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com/o1/v/t2/f2/m78/AQPCN-3TSwPtO7pPmSfkD5mPpo46Q6UZc5bg9BQ7gLjlp8iJh8pXDKc__PL58upEmmrp1WvbqI9WComCBUF835zk49_MUs8C6JAqwxM.mp4?...",
  "video_versions": [
    {
      "bandwidth": 1338511,
      "fallback": null,
      "height": 1280,
      "id": "18559387024073416v",
      "type": 101,
      "url": "https://scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com/o1/v/t2/f2/m78/AQPCN-3TSwPtO7pPmSfkD5mPpo46Q6UZc5bg9BQ7gLjlp8iJh8pXDKc__PL58upEmmrp1WvbqI9WComCBUF835zk49_MUs8C6JAqwxM.mp4?...",
      "url_expiration_timestamp_us": null,
      "width": 720
    }
  ],
  "wearable_shared_media_resolutions": [],
  "wearables_creator_tools_info": []
}

How It Works

1. You enter an Instagram username, numeric user ID, or profile URL.
2. You choose whether you want safer embed-style media links.
3. The actor checks the account and fetches its current stories automatically.
4. It returns the story media and related details in a clean, structured format.
5. You review, export, or reuse the results in your reporting, research, or publishing workflow.

Getting Started

Getting started is simple and does not require coding. Click Try for free, paste in the Instagram account you want to check, choose any optional settings, and click Run. In a short time, you will get the latest story data ready to review. You can download the results as JSON, CSV, or Excel, depending on how you want to use the data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need technical skills?

No. This actor is designed for business users, marketers, researchers, and creators who want Instagram story data without manual work. You only need to enter an account and run it.

How fast does it run?

It is built to fetch the latest stories quickly, and the exact time depends on the number of accounts you provide and the amount of story data available. For a single account, results are usually returned very quickly.

What format is the output?

The results are available in easy-to-use formats such as JSON, CSV, and Excel. That makes it simple to review the data in spreadsheets, share it with teammates, or import it into your own tools.

Is it legal to use?

You should always use the data in a way that respects applicable laws, platform rules, and privacy expectations. This actor is intended for legitimate business, research, and content workflows, and you are responsible for using the results appropriately.

Can I schedule it to run automatically?

Yes. You can set it up to run on a schedule so you can keep checking accounts regularly without doing it manually each time. This is useful for monitoring creators, competitors, or campaign activity over time.