User Search Scraper

User Search Scraper helps you find Instagram users by name, handle, or phrase and return the matching profiles in a clean, ready-to-use format. It is built for marketers, researchers, agencies, and creators who need fast Instagram user search results without manual digging. Use it to collect profile data, compare accounts, and optionally generate embed-safe media URLs for websites. If you need a simple Instagram user search scraper that delivers matching user profiles quickly, this actor is designed for that job.

Key Features

• Extract matching Instagram user profiles from a single search keyword.
• Collect profile details such as username, full name, verification status, privacy status, and profile picture links.
• Return the source data exactly as provided, so you can review the original fields without losing detail.
• Generate embed-safe media URLs when you want image or video links that are easier to use on websites.
• Support brand, creator, and competitor research by turning a simple name or phrase into usable profile data.
• Save time by replacing manual Instagram searching with automated user discovery.
• Export results in formats that are easy to share with teams and clients.

Use Cases

Influencer Discovery

Marketing teams use this actor to search for creators by name, handle, or niche phrase and quickly identify relevant Instagram profiles. The returned fields like full_name, username, is_verified, and profile_pic_url help teams shortlist creators before outreach.

Brand Monitoring

Brands can search for their own name, product name, or campaign phrase to find matching user profiles that may be related to their business. Fields such as is_private, is_verified, and latest_reel_media help teams understand whether an account is active, public, and worth reviewing.

Competitor Research

Agencies and analysts can search competitor names or related terms to discover official accounts and associated profiles. The output includes id, username, full_name, and show_ring_award, which makes it easier to compare account identity and profile presentation across competitors.

Lead List Building

Sales and partnership teams can search for industry keywords to find people and organizations that match a target audience. The profile data returned by the actor gives a fast starting point for building a contact list, prioritizing verified accounts, and filtering out private profiles.

Content and Audience Research

Creators and strategists can search for topics, public figures, or community terms to see which Instagram users appear in the results. The fields unseen_count, latest_reel_media, and profile_pic_url_original help users understand profile freshness and visual identity at a glance.

Website Embeds and Media Use

Publishers and web teams can turn on embed-safe media URLs when they need image links that are easier to place on websites. This is useful when building profile previews, internal dashboards, or content pages that need a cleaner media link for display.

Input

Field	Type	Required	Description	Example
search_query	string	Yes	Enter the name, handle, or phrase you want to search for.	mrbeast
url_embed_safe	boolean	No	Turn this on if you want image or video links that are easier to embed on your website. These links work for a limited time.	false

Output

Field	Type	Description
full_name	string	The person or account name shown on the profile. Useful for recognizing the right result quickly.
has_anonymous_profile_picture	boolean	Shows whether the profile uses a generic or anonymous profile image instead of a custom one.
id	string	The unique profile identifier returned with the result. Helpful for matching records across exports.
is_private	boolean	Tells you whether the account is private and may have limited visible content.
is_ring_creator	boolean	Indicates whether the profile has a special creator-related status.
is_verified	boolean	Shows whether the account has a verified badge. Useful for spotting official or notable profiles.
latest_reel_media	number	Indicates the most recent reel-related media value returned with the profile. Helpful for judging activity.
profile_pic_id	string	The identifier for the profile picture. Useful when comparing profile image records.
profile_pic_url	string	A media link for the profile picture that may be easier to use in websites or previews.
profile_pic_url_original	string	The original profile picture link returned by the source.
show_ring_award	boolean	Indicates whether a ring-style award or highlight is shown for the profile.
unseen_count	number	A count related to unseen items associated with the profile. Useful as a quick activity signal.
username	string	The account handle people use to find the profile on Instagram.

Sample Output

{
  "full_name": "MrBeast",
  "has_anonymous_profile_picture": false,
  "id": "2278169415",
  "is_private": false,
  "is_ring_creator": false,
  "is_verified": true,
  "latest_reel_media": 0,
  "profile_pic_id": "1765328607101572916",
  "profile_pic_url": "https://ig.socialapi-v2.workers.dev/?q=Zk3YpkB9murhltrR5XJR5doCpX6umG8Rlt3RZyKh5Xgep0gMm0i-zjrtmEToBjfuOQ6omG8KmhBLBQpEOQ6Y4hSLBGcKBhlhBCvHiGpYOJnLBhvYihloihaLBh6oOQ8YBQ8t4tfRZe2eWEiYpQovpETMZe2e4tcH4EBLiG2fBGcH4E3YiqDxD0prD4xNBxb4iybqBx1_yQijZgbKjGD1zv1KlC1ZpX1kJ0DC3tLsGXojpJx4iyKqUGTLGc325Jx9jyx0c...",
  "profile_pic_url_original": "https://scontent-cph2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-19/31077884_211593632905749_1394765701385814016_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e0_s150x150_tt6&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6InByb2ZpbGVfcGljLmRqYW5nby41MDAuYzIifQ&_nc_ht=scontent-cph2-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=1&_nc_oc=Q6cZ2gEL71e93zpQ8TIYTV0H82IIaKqazG6Ss-Eur4dYA7...",
  "show_ring_award": false,
  "unseen_count": 0,
  "username": "mrbeast"
}

How It Works

1. You enter a search keyword such as a name, handle, or phrase.
2. The actor searches for matching Instagram users automatically.
3. It gathers the profile details returned for each match.
4. If you enable embed-safe media URLs, it includes links that are easier to use on websites.
5. You receive the results in a clean format that is ready to review, filter, or export.

Getting Started

Getting started is simple and does not require coding knowledge. Click Try for free, enter your search keyword, choose whether you want embed-safe media URLs, and click Run. In a short time, you will receive matching Instagram user profiles that you can review right away. Results are available in JSON, CSV, or Excel, making it easy to share with your team or import into your workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need technical skills?

No. This actor is designed for business users, marketers, researchers, and creators who want results without dealing with complicated setup. You only need to enter a search keyword and run it.

How fast does it run?

It is built for quick searches, so most runs finish fast enough for everyday research and lead-building tasks. The exact time depends on how broad your search term is and how many matching profiles are returned.

What format is the output?

You can work with the results in JSON, CSV, or Excel. That makes it easy to review the data yourself, share it with teammates, or move it into spreadsheets and reporting tools.

Is this legal to use?

It is your responsibility to use the results in a way that follows applicable laws, platform rules, and your organization’s policies. Many buyers use this kind of tool for research, monitoring, and internal analysis, but you should always review your own compliance requirements.

Can I schedule it to run automatically?

Yes, you can set it up to run on a schedule if you want regular searches for the same keyword or set of keywords. This is useful for ongoing brand monitoring, creator tracking, and recurring research workflows.