Instagram Hashtag Stats

🏷️ Check Instagram hashtag stats

Creators, social media marketers, and researchers can use this Actor to check the current approximate public post count for Instagram hashtags. A hashtag with a readable count gets a result row. Turn on Include top posts to add up to 10 posts currently shown on that hashtag page, with public details when available. Review the counts and post examples as you plan content.

• Review available public creator details from a hashtag’s top posts with Instagram Hashtag Creator Search.
• Review available likes, comments, and Reel views from hashtag posts with Instagram Hashtag Engagement.
• See up to 10 posts currently shown on a hashtag page with Instagram Hashtag Top Posts.
• Compare current approximate post counts across several hashtags with Instagram Hashtag Comparison.
• Check a hashtag’s current approximate public post count with Instagram Hashtag Stats.

📊 What each hashtag row contains

Each successful row shows the hashtag name and its current approximate public post count. Instagram’s public numeric hashtag ID is included when available. When Include top posts is on, a row can also include up to 10 posts currently shown on that hashtag page. Post creator details, captions, dates, thumbnails, likes, comments, and Reel views appear only when the public page provides them. A hashtag with no readable public count does not produce a successful row.

▶️ Run the Instagram hashtag stats scraper

1. Enter 1 to 50 public Instagram hashtag names in Input.
2. Turn on Include top posts if you want the posts shown on each hashtag page.
3. Start the Actor and open the default dataset from Output.

⚙️ Input

Input fields

Field	Type	What it does
hashtags	array of strings	Required. Enter 1 to 50 public Instagram hashtag names.
includeTopPosts	boolean	When on, add up to 10 current top posts shown on each hashtag’s public page, with available public details.

Example input

This successful current-beta input uses the prefilled hashtag values and default top-post setting.

{
  "hashtags": [
    "travel",
    "food"
  ],
  "includeTopPosts": false
}

🧾 Output

Output link

Field	Type	What it does
hashtagResults	string	Opens the default dataset overview with the current hashtag rows.

Count-only rows

With Include top posts off, the row has the hashtag name and post count. The hashtag ID appears when Instagram exposes it.

Field	Type	What it does
hashtag	string	Required public hashtag name shown on Instagram.
postCount	integer	Required current approximate number of public posts shown for the hashtag.
hashtagId	string	Optional Instagram public numeric hashtag ID, when available.

Example row

This is one complete row from a successful current-beta run.

{
  "hashtag": "travel",
  "hashtagId": "17843819167049166",
  "postCount": 798157514
}

Rows with top posts

With Include top posts on, a row can also contain post details. Some fields are optional and appear only when Instagram provides them.

Field	Type	What it does
hashtag	string	Required public hashtag name shown on Instagram.
hashtagId	string	Optional Instagram public numeric hashtag ID, when available.
postCount	integer	Required current approximate number of public posts shown for the hashtag.
topPosts	array	Optional. Up to 10 posts currently shown on the hashtag page. This field may be empty or absent.
topPosts[].id	string	Required public identifier for the post.
topPosts[].mediaType	string	Required media type reported for the post.
topPosts[].creator	object	Public creator details, when available.
topPosts[].creator.username	string	Public Instagram username of the creator, when available.
topPosts[].creator.fullName	string	Public display name of the creator, when available.
topPosts[].caption	string	Public caption text, when available.
topPosts[].postedAt	string (date-time)	Date and time the post was published, when available.
topPosts[].thumbnailUrl	string (URL)	Public thumbnail URL, when available.
topPosts[].likesCount	integer	Public like count, when available.
topPosts[].commentsCount	integer	Public comment count, when available.
topPosts[].viewsCount	integer	Public Reel view count, when available.

Shortened example row

This row is shortened. It keeps one real top post and uses the JSON string "..." for the other posts in the row.

{
  "hashtag": "travel",
  "hashtagId": "17843819167049166",
  "postCount": 798157416,
  "topPosts": [
    {
      "id": "POLARIS_3809847048594935553",
      "mediaType": "Reel",
      "creator": {
        "username": "life_samour_style",
        "fullName": "Mour & Sami"
      },
      "caption": "Switzerland all the year 🇨🇭🥹\n\nWhich one is your preferred month?\n\n@life_samour_style \n\n#switzerland #life_samour_style #season #swiss #travel",
      "postedAt": "2026-01-14T11:15:50.000Z",
      "thumbnailUrl": "https://scontent-fra5-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/615887274_3237902143054688_1140202660103312350_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpegr_e15_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ig_cache_key=MzgwOTg0NzA0ODU5NDkzNTU1Mw%3D%3D.3-ccb7-5&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=58cdad&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6IkNMSVBTLnhwaWRzLjY0MC5oZHIudmlkZW9fZGVmYXVsdF9jb3Zlcl9mcmFtZS5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=JOXjfAD-cg8Q7kNvwGm0gH9&_nc_oc=Ado73sk5_Nh3dLVGDZih49zYPMIE3TMea-66N4uYa1oTXLevLTCLZAhApyaEBL6zUv8&_nc_zt=23&se=-1&_nc_ht=scontent-fra5-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_gid=VLfa-hoKvN12GbeUwHkdHQ&_nc_ss=70689&oh=00_AQPEMh653WqfoRC3tRvw0W3iAGKmV0-sNZ53MBrxEzFaxA&oe=6ACDC2F9",
      "likesCount": 3292489,
      "commentsCount": 6246,
      "viewsCount": 30206691
    },
    "..."
  ]
}

💳 Pricing

Pricing uses pay-per-event charging. One event covers each saved current approximate post count. The rate depends on your Apify plan and tier.

🔌 Integrations

The default dataset holds the output rows. Open it in Apify or request its items through the Apify API.

For an Apify walkthrough:

❓ FAQ

What happens if Instagram does not show a public post count?

That hashtag does not produce a successful row because a readable count is required.

Does the Actor return only a count?

By default, it returns the count and the hashtag ID when Instagram exposes it. Turn on Include top posts to add up to 10 posts shown on the hashtag page, with public details when available.

Can I submit more than one hashtag?

Yes. Enter 1 to 50 public Instagram hashtag names in the hashtags field.

Is the post count exact?

No. It is the current approximate public post count shown by Instagram, and it can change over time.

Does the Actor track changes between runs?

No. Each run reports current source data. The Actor does not track or compare hashtag counts across runs.

Can it read private or restricted hashtag pages?

No. The Actor covers publicly viewable hashtag pages. Private or account-restricted content is outside its scope.

📝 Changelog

v0.0 (08-10-2026)

• Initial release.

🆘 Support

For issues, questions, or feature requests, file a ticket and I'll fix or implement it in less than 24h 🫡

🔗 Related Actors

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• Instagram Reels Search Scraper: Search the public ranked Reels surface by keyword or hashtag and review engagement details.
• Instagram Profile Stats Scraper: Check public profile and follower details for creator accounts from top posts.
• Instagram Engagement Scraper: Compare recent feed and Reels engagement for selected public profiles.
• Instagram Hashtag Analytics Scraper: Explore related hashtags and their use frequency alongside post samples.

Made with ❤️ by Maxime Dupré