Instagram Followers Scraper — No‑Login Follower Data API

Extract any public Instagram account's follower list quickly and reliably — no Instagram login, no subscription, pay‑per‑use.

Fast, accurate follower data in CSV or JSON. Perfect for marketers, growth teams, researchers, and devs who need scaled follower lists without managing Instagram credentials.

💡 Usage Notice

This actor is available for:

1. ✅ Subscribed Apify users (full access with usage-based billing).
2. ✅ Approved free users on the allowlist (limited usage).

If you're a free user and would like to request access, please email us at [datavoyant @ gmail .com] with your Apify username. Once approved, you will be added to the allowlist and can use the actor within the free tier limits.

Why this actor

• No Instagram credentials required — reduces risk and eliminates account lockout concerns.
• Pay‑per‑event — only pay for successful scrapes; no recurring subscription required.
• Scalable & fast — handle single accounts or thousands in automated pipelines.
• Clean, production‑ready output — CSV and JSON formats ready for analytics, CRMs, or BI tools.
• Automation friendly — use with Apify API, webhooks, or third‑party integrations.

Key features

• Pull full follower lists for public Instagram accounts
• Export results as CSV or newline‑delimited JSON (NDJSON)
• Rich follower metadata (username, id, name, profile picture, privacy, verification, latest reel timestamp)
• Pay‑per‑event pricing model and max‑budget control per run
• Built for automation: scheduled runs, webhooks, dataset output
• Lightweight and fast: optimized to minimize runtime and cost

Typical use cases

• Competitive audience analysis and benchmarking
• Lead generation and outreach list building
• Market research and community segmentation
• Influencer and partnership vetting
• Enriching CRM records with follower info

Input

Provide a JSON object as the actor input. Typical fields:

• usernames — required: an array of public Instagram handles.

Example:

{ "usernames": ["natgeo", "cristiano"] }

📂 What Data You’ll Get

Each scraped follower record contains detailed Instagram profile metadata for maximum usability in research, marketing, or automation.

Here’s a breakdown of the key fields:

• username – The queried Instagram account handle (the one you scraped).
• follower_user – Object containing all data about each follower:
  • pk / id / pk_id – Unique internal user IDs (used by Instagram).
  • username – Follower’s Instagram handle.
  • full_name – Display name on the profile.
  • profile_pic_url – Link to the profile picture (standard size).
  • profile_pic_url_hd – High-definition profile picture (if available).
  • profile_pic_id – Internal reference to profile picture.
  • is_private – Whether the profile is private (true/false).
  • is_verified – Blue checkmark verification status.
  • account_badges – Array of special badges (if any).
  • fbid_v2 – Facebook-linked user ID (if available).
  • strong_id__ – Strong internal identifier for the account.
  • third_party_downloads_enabled – Indicates if media can be downloaded.
  • has_anonymous_profile_picture – Whether the account uses the default avatar.
  • latest_reel_media – Timestamp of the last reel posted.
  • reel – Nested object with reel info:
    • id – Reel owner ID.
    • expiring_at – Timestamp when the story/reel will expire.
    • has_pride_media – Flag for special media.
    • latest_reel_media – Timestamp of latest reel.
    • seen – Viewer’s seen status (if applicable).
    • owner – Object containing reel owner metadata (username, profile picture).
  • followed_by_viewer – Whether the scraper’s reference account follows this user.
  • follows_viewer – Whether this user follows the reference account.
  • requested_by_viewer – Whether the viewer has requested to follow them.

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✅ Example Output

{
  "username": "natgeo",
  "follower_user": {
    "pk": "9876543210",
    "id": "9876543210",
    "username": "wildlife_photog_fake",
    "full_name": "Alex Carter",
    "profile_pic_url": "https://example-cdn.com/profile_pics/9876543210_small.jpg",
    "profile_pic_url_hd": "https://example-cdn.com/profile_pics/9876543210_hd.jpg",
    "is_private": false,
    "is_verified": false,
    "account_badges": [],
    "fbid_v2": null,
    "has_anonymous_profile_picture": false,
    "latest_reel_media": 1756422000,
    "pk_id": "9876543210",
    "profile_pic_id": "profile_pic_9876543210",
    "strong_id__": "9876543210",
    "third_party_downloads_enabled": true,
    "reel": {
      "id": "9876543210",
      "expiring_at": 1756508400,
      "has_pride_media": false,
      "latest_reel_media": 1756422000,
      "seen": null,
      "owner": {
        "__typename": "GraphUser",
        "id": "9876543210",
        "profile_pic_url": "https://example-cdn.com/profile_pics/9876543210_small.jpg",
        "username": "wildlife_photog_fake"
      }
    },
    "followed_by_viewer": false,
    "follows_viewer": false,
    "requested_by_viewer": false
  }
}

Additional internal identifiers and metadata may also be present in the full output.

Quick start — Apify Console

1. Open the actor in your Apify Console.
2. Enter one or more public Instagram usernames.
3. Run the actor and download CSV/JSON from the actor dataset when finished.

🔌 Automation & Integrations

Integrate seamlessly with your workflow:

• CRM Enrichment – sync leads into HubSpot, Salesforce, or Pipedrive
• Data Pipelines – connect via Zapier, Make, or Airbyte
• Team Collaboration – send results to Google Sheets, Slack, or GitHub
• Custom APIs – connect directly with the Apify API for scheduled runs & webhooks

📡 API Access

The scraper is fully accessible via the Apify API.
Supports both Node.js (apify-client on NPM) and Python (apify-client on PyPI).

API endpoints let you:

• Run or schedule scrapers programmatically
• Fetch and download datasets
• Monitor performance and usage
• Automate bulk scraping jobs

⚖️ Legal & Ethical Notes

This scraper only extracts publicly available Instagram data. Please remember:

• Do not misuse scraped data for spam or harassment
• Ensure GDPR and local data protection compliance
• Always act within the legal framework of your jurisdiction
• For sensitive or commercial use, consult legal guidance

🛠 Support & Feedback

We’re here to help you get the most out of the Instagram Followers Scraper.

• 📩 Open an Issue in the Apify Console
• 💬 Contact Apify Support directly for help or custom solutions

Your feedback helps us keep improving—share your ideas, bugs, or feature requests anytime.

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