Instagram Hashtag Filter - Target Niche Creators by Metrics 2026

Scrape AND filter users posting with specific hashtags. Unlike basic scrapers that return random accounts using a hashtag, this Actor lets you find only the quality creators who match YOUR criteria.

No Login Required

Your Instagram account stays safe. This Actor:

• Does NOT require your Instagram login or cookies
• Uses our own infrastructure to fetch data
• Zero risk of account suspension for you
• Works with any public Instagram profile

Unlike browser extensions or tools that use your account, we handle all scraping server-side. Your credentials are never needed.

Why Use Filtered Hashtag Scraping?

Basic scraper: Returns ALL users posting with a hashtag (spam accounts, low-quality content)

This Actor: Returns ONLY users matching your filters (quality creators in your niche)

Why Hashtag Targeting is Powerful

Users posting with specific hashtags are:

• Self-identified as interested in that topic
• Active content creators (not just passive consumers)
• Niche-relevant by definition
• Easier to reach via hashtag-based outreach

Important: Processing Time

Filtered scraping takes longer than basic scraping because:

1. First, we scrape recent posts using the target hashtag(s)
2. Then, we enrich EACH poster with their full profile data
3. Finally, we apply your filters to return only matching users

Scale	First Results	Complete Results
1 hashtag, 500 posts	10-15 min	20-35 min
3 hashtags, 1500 posts	18-28 min	40-60 min
5+ hashtags, 3000+ posts	30-45 min	70-100 min

Your data is safe! Streaming mode saves filtered results to the dataset every 60 seconds.

Input - Filter Options

Filter	Type	Default	Description
hashtags	Array	required	Hashtags to search (without #)
limit	Number	500	Maximum posts per hashtag to process
minFollowers	Number	-	Minimum follower count
maxFollowers	Number	-	Maximum follower count
verifiedOnly	Boolean	false	Only return verified accounts
businessOnly	Boolean	false	Only return Business or Creator accounts
hasEmail	Boolean	false	Only return users with a public email
hasWebsite	Boolean	false	Only return users with a website
minPosts	Number	-	Minimum number of posts
minEngagement	Number	-	Minimum engagement rate (%)

Example: Find Fitness Micro-Influencers

{
  "hashtags": ["fitnessmotivation", "workoutlife", "gymlife"],
  "limit": 500,
  "minFollowers": 5000,
  "maxFollowers": 100000,
  "businessOnly": true,
  "minEngagement": 2.5
}

Example: Build Email List of Food Bloggers

{
  "hashtags": ["foodblogger", "foodphotography"],
  "limit": 1000,
  "hasEmail": true,
  "businessOnly": true,
  "minFollowers": 3000
}

Example: Find Rising Creators in Fashion Niche

{
  "hashtags": ["ootd", "fashionblogger", "streetstyle"],
  "limit": 800,
  "minFollowers": 10000,
  "maxFollowers": 50000,
  "minPosts": 50
}

Output

Each filtered user includes enriched profile data plus source hashtag:

{
  "position": 1,
  "userId": "12345678901",
  "username": "fitness_pro_sarah",
  "fullName": "Sarah | Fitness Coach",
  "biography": "NASM Certified | Online Coaching | DM for collabs",
  "email": "sarah@fitnesspro.com",
  "website": "https://sarahfitness.com",
  "followers": 48500,
  "following": 892,
  "postsCount": 324,
  "isBusiness": true,
  "isVerified": false,
  "accountType": "creator",
  "category": "Fitness Coach",
  "engagementRate": 3.8,
  "sourceHashtag": "fitnessmotivation",
  "sourcePostUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/ABC123/",
  "profilePicUrl": "https://...",
  "scrapedAt": "2026-01-15T10:30:00Z"
}

Use Cases

Goal	Recommended Filters
Micro-Influencer Discovery	minFollowers: 10000, maxFollowers: 100000, businessOnly: true
Email Campaign Lists	hasEmail: true, minFollowers: 5000, businessOnly: true
Brand Ambassador Search	minEngagement: 3.0, minFollowers: 5000, maxFollowers: 50000
Niche Research	minFollowers: 1000, minPosts: 30
Partnership Outreach	hasWebsite: true, minFollowers: 25000

Pro Tips

Use Multiple Related Hashtags

Don't rely on a single hashtag. Use 3-5 related hashtags to capture more of your target niche and reduce duplicates from hashtag-specific spam.

Mix Popular and Niche Hashtags

• Popular hashtags (1M+ posts): More volume, but more noise
• Niche hashtags (100K-500K posts): Better quality, more targeted
• Micro hashtags (10K-100K posts): Highly specific, least competition

Check Hashtag Relevance First

Before scraping, manually check the hashtag's recent posts to ensure they're relevant to your goals. Some hashtags get hijacked by spam.

Streaming Mode

Data is automatically saved to the dataset every 60 seconds. Benefits:

• No data loss if the run is interrupted
• Monitor progress in real-time via the Apify console
• Export partial results before the run completes

Integrations

Export your data to:

• Google Sheets - Direct integration, auto-sync results
• Zapier / Make (Integromat) - Trigger workflows when scrape completes
• Webhooks - Get real-time notifications
• API - Programmatic access via Apify API
• Download - JSON / CSV / Excel files

FAQ

Why target hashtag users instead of followers?

Hashtag users are actively creating content in your niche. They're content creators, not just consumers. This makes them ideal for influencer marketing, partnerships, and B2B outreach.

Why does filtered scraping take longer?

To apply filters like "minFollowers" or "hasEmail", we need to fetch the full profile of each user. This enrichment step is what makes precise niche targeting possible.

What if a hashtag is very popular?

For hashtags with millions of posts, we scrape the most recent posts. Use the limit parameter to control volume, and combine with strict filters to get quality results.

Will I get the same users across different hashtags?

Users may appear multiple times if they use multiple hashtags from your list. The Actor automatically deduplicates results.

How do I find the right hashtags for my niche?

Start with obvious niche terms, then check "Related hashtags" in Instagram search. Look at what hashtags top accounts in your niche use.

Support

Telegram: @taskforceorange

Need Custom Solutions?

Looking for custom scraping, higher limits, or dedicated infrastructure?

📩 Contact us:

• Telegram: @taskforceorange
• Website: socialswarm.com

We offer:

• Custom actor development
• Enterprise-grade scraping solutions
• Dedicated proxy infrastructure
• White-label integrations
• Priority support

---

Built with ❤️ by the InstaPrism team