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.

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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