Instagram Following Scraper

Scrape Instagram followings effortlessly — no cookies, no proxies, no hidden costs!
The Instagram Following Scraper is a powerful, lightweight tool that extracts following data from any public Instagram profile without risking your account. Perfect for marketers, businesses, and researchers, this Actor delivers fast, reliable insights without the need for Instagram cookies or paid proxies.

🔗 Try it now: Instagram Following Scraper on Apify

✨ Features

• No Cookies Required: Works without logging into Instagram, keeping your account safe.
• No Proxy Fees: Operates efficiently with no hidden charges for proxies.
• Fast & Simple: Scrapes following data in minutes—no technical setup needed.
• Comprehensive Output: Get usernames, full names, profile URLs, and more.
• Export Options: Download results in JSON, CSV, Excel, or other formats via Apify.

🚀 Who It Helps

• Marketers: Analyze audiences or competitors without risking account bans from cookie-based tools.
• Businesses: Generate leads safely by scraping following data without proxy costs.
• Researchers: Study Instagram trends without burning out your personal account.
• Influencers: Understand your followings or scout collabs, all while staying under Instagram’s radar.
• Agencies: Deliver client insights without the hassle of proxies or account management.

Why it’s safe: By avoiding cookies, this scraper prevents Instagram from flagging your account for suspicious activity, saving you from burnout or bans.

📋 How It Works

1. Input: Enter the Instagram profile URL (e.g., https://www.instagram.com/username).
2. Run: Launch the Actor on Apify—no cookies or proxy setup required.
3. Results: Download a clean dataset of followings, hassle-free.

No Instagram credentials, no expensive proxies—just pure, efficient scraping!

🛠️ Input Configuration

Sample input:

1{
2  "creatorURL": "https://www.instagram.com/instagram",
3  "max_followings": 500
4}

• creatorURL: The Instagram profile to scrape (required).
• max_followings: Limit the number of following scraped (optional, default: unlimited).

No need for proxy settings or cookies—keeping it simple and cost-free!

📊 Output Example

Here’s what you’ll get:

1[
2  {
3        "id": "470174409",
4        "url": "https://www.instagram.com/feelgoodfoodie",
5        "username": "feelgoodfoodie",
6        "full_name": "Yumna | Feel Good Foodie",
7        "is_private": false,
8        "is_verified": true,
9        "profile_pic_id": "3239716746981756885_470174409",
10        "profile_pic_url": "https://instagram.fcmn3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.2885-19/403298555_1399625373968839_7853959245073532454_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s150x150_tt6&_nc_ht=instagram.fcmn3-1.fna.fbcdn.net&_nc_cat=1&_nc_oc=Q6cZ2QE8JcHkEpFwuQw4sNuFgLsPHQ5aki5Ll5lkxD1oodCKEU3rLu6DgL22boAlq9Y6ZIY&_nc_ohc=V43aBdbbcrkQ7kNvgHBlnrJ&_nc_gid=r5aJUThqqNf0YyjsO3pekA&edm=ALB854YBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AYFz0M647q_EhTaMdbCINIhnPy1uDon1meMTxLdjJB_-Bw&oe=67F03D90&_nc_sid=ce9561",
11        "fbid_v2": "17841400912277346",
12        "is_favorite": false,
13        "creators_username": "hally.graupnar",
14        "status": "Following"
15    },
16    {
17        "id": "9074117155",
18        "url": "https://www.instagram.com/_plantbaes_",
19        "username": "_plantbaes_",
20        "full_name": "Sarah Cobacho",
21        "is_private": false,
22        "is_verified": true,
23        "profile_pic_id": "3465449427127570103_9074117155",
24        "profile_pic_url": "https://instagram.fcmn3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.2885-19/461321500_1816944245506822_1842923928678551721_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s150x150_tt6&_nc_ht=instagram.fcmn3-1.fna.fbcdn.net&_nc_cat=1&_nc_oc=Q6cZ2QE8JcHkEpFwuQw4sNuFgLsPHQ5aki5Ll5lkxD1oodCKEU3rLu6DgL22boAlq9Y6ZIY&_nc_ohc=q6M2zWHrmnEQ7kNvgGvdLU6&_nc_gid=r5aJUThqqNf0YyjsO3pekA&edm=ALB854YBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AYETawSPmsQjNQUExTbQF3dSQESdGrrTLsvtnKcopIv3hg&oe=67F01C28&_nc_sid=ce9561",
25        "fbid_v2": "17841409034674264",
26        "is_favorite": true,
27        "creators_username": "hally.graupnar",
28        "status": "Following"
29    }
30]

🌟 Why Choose This Scraper?

• Account Safety: No cookies means no risk of Instagram throttling or banning your account.
• Zero Hidden Costs: Unlike other tools, no surprise proxy fees—just free, built-in efficiency.
• Speed: Scrapes hundreds of followings per minute without login hassles.
• Ease of Use: Perfect for non-techies—no proxies or credentials to manage.

⚙️ Getting Started

1. Sign Up: Create a free account on Apify.
2. Run the Actor: Visit devil_port369-owner/instagram-following and click "Try for free."
3. Add URL: Input the Instagram profile URL and hit run—no cookies or proxies needed.
4. Download: Export your data in your preferred format.

📜 License

Licensed under the Apify Terms of Use. Scrape responsibly!

Built with ❤️ by devil_port369-owner.