Instagram Hashtag Username Scraper

🔎 Find Instagram users from hashtags

Marketers, researchers, and creator teams can search public Instagram hashtags and get structured post rows with usernames, available author IDs, captions, engagement counts, media links, and post URLs. This helps you find accounts and study the content around a hashtag without an Instagram login.

Use it to:

• Find public posts for a tag with Scrape Instagram Hashtags.
• Review public post data with Instagram Post Scraper.
• Collect rows from several tags with Instagram Hashtag Posts.
• Search one of your tags with Instagram Hashtag Search.
• Build a hashtag post list with Instagram Hashtag Scraper.

📋 Public hashtag post data

Each saved row represents one public Instagram post found through a submitted hashtag. It includes post identity, public author details, caption text, caption hashtags and mentions, engagement counts, publication time, media details, and source links when Instagram provides them.

The Actor saves the first eligible match for a source post. If the same post appears again through another submitted hashtag, the later match is ignored. The saved row describes that first match only.

▶️ Search hashtags and save posts

How it works

1. Add one or more hashtag values in the Input tab.
2. Set a maximum number of posts for each hashtag, or add a date filter.
3. Start the run and let the Actor save eligible public post rows.
4. Open the dataset link in the run output.

To shorten the run and review fewer rows, set a lower Maximum posts per hashtag value or use Posts newer than. Leave Maximum posts per hashtag empty to return all available posts until the source is exhausted.

⚙️ Input

Input fields

Field	Type	What it does
hashtags	array of strings	Required. Add one or more Instagram hashtag values, with each value as a separate item.
maxPostsPerHashtag	integer	Optional positive limit for each hashtag. The schema has no upper bound. Leave it empty to return all available posts until the source is exhausted.
newerThan	string (YYYY-MM-DD)	Optional date filter. Only include posts published after this date. Leave it blank to include all available dates.

Default input example

This example is from a successful current beta run with the default input.

{
  "hashtags": [
    "travel"
  ],
  "maxPostsPerHashtag": 10
}

🧾 Output

Dataset link

Field	Type	What it does
dataset	string	Link to the saved public Instagram post rows in the overview view.

Post rows

Field	Type	What it does
mediaId	string	Required stable identifier of the public Instagram media.
shortcode	string	Required shortcode used in the public post URL.
postUrl	string (URL)	Required public URL of the Instagram post.
sourceHashtag	string	Submitted hashtag that first led to this post, without #, when available.
author	object	Required available public details about the post author.
author.username	string	Required username of the account that posted the media.
author.id	string	Public author identifier when available.
author.displayName	string	Public display name of the post author when available.
author.isVerified	boolean	Whether Instagram marks the author as verified when available.
author.isPrivate	boolean	Whether Instagram marks the author account as private when available.
author.profileImageUrl	string (URL)	Public URL of the author's profile image when available.
caption	string	Caption published with the post when available.
hashtags	array of strings	Hashtags found in the post caption when available.
mentions	array of strings	Usernames mentioned in the post caption when available.
likesCount	integer	Number of likes shown for the post when available.
commentsCount	integer	Number of comments shown for the post when available.
videoViewsCount	integer	Number of views shown for a video or reel when available.
videoDurationSeconds	number	Length of a video or reel in seconds when available.
publishedAt	string (date-time)	Time when the post was published when available.
mediaType	string	Type of the public media, such as photo, video, reel, or carousel.
mediaUrl	string (URL)	Main public URL for the post media when available.
dimensions	object	Width and height of the main media when available.
dimensions.width	integer	Width of the main media in pixels.
dimensions.height	integer	Height of the main media in pixels.
location	object	Public location attached to the post when available.
location.name	string	Public name of the attached location.
location.id	string	Public location identifier when available.
taggedAccounts	array of objects	Public accounts tagged in the post when available.
taggedAccounts[].username	string	Username of a tagged public account.
taggedAccounts[].id	string	Public identifier of a tagged account when available.
taggedAccounts[].displayName	string	Display name of a tagged account when available.
collaborators	array of objects	Public accounts listed as collaborators when available.
collaborators[].username	string	Username of a collaborator account.
collaborators[].id	string	Public identifier of a collaborator when available.
collaborators[].displayName	string	Display name of a collaborator when available.

Example post row

This complete row came from a successful current beta run for the photodump hashtag. Optional fields that were not returned are not added.

{
  "mediaId": "POLARIS_3907137784182940844",
  "shortcode": "DY48R0iuySs",
  "postUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DY48R0iuySs/",
  "author": {
    "username": "aaverdeestefany",
    "id": "17841428646874266",
    "displayName": "𝑬𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒇𝒂𝒏𝒚 𝑴𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒐",
    "isVerified": false,
    "isPrivate": false,
    "profileImageUrl": "https://scontent-dfw5-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-19/491496796_18065630422954896_9093467990242766351_n.jpg?stp=cp0_dst-jpg_s34x34_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=bf7eb4&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6InByb2ZpbGVfcGljLnd3dy4xMDI0LkMzIn0%3D&_nc_ohc=N9Q9M1pt83EQ7kNvwF6nMcq&_nc_oc=AdojPKOjj9lhhGffJdgh6V81gOzl3mojcqFgRQDQez0L3a-wGLIJHnqjG7D5NRgfSe0&_nc_zt=24&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.cdninstagram.com&_nc_gid=hwPu5acJWhzCsm4AbpmjvQ&_nc_ss=73689&oh=00_AQL5skiv86JFbFFVyHqixq_28ngt88Wd6O1rS_WjCUQASw&oe=6A9BFC0C"
  },
  "mediaType": "reel",
  "caption": "Un dump de fotos y videos porque una sola imagen no era suficiente 🌿📸\nCosas bonitas, momentos simples y un poquito de todo lo que me inspira últimamente ✨\n\n#photodump #collage #aesthetic #plantlover #dump reels tiktok momentos vibes naturaleza contenido fyp",
  "hashtags": [
    "photodump",
    "collage",
    "aesthetic",
    "plantlover",
    "dump"
  ],
  "likesCount": 14478,
  "commentsCount": 38,
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-28T16:55:18.000Z",
  "mediaUrl": "https://scontent-dfw6-1.cdninstagram.com/o1/v/t2/f2/m86/AQMUVqDqvXQPt6d4U_lIiLtrE3z327wtlq5c0eWwVrOZOK3srp2UaE_gYaRpwf2eRPOF3UL7M4Z9uX-1h7ujj_HiLD7ZYxtV4seaED0.mp4?_nc_cat=102&_nc_sid=5e9851&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw6-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_ohc=A9pVIjjs6R8Q7kNvwF010F_&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6Inhwdl9wcm9ncmVzc2l2ZS5JTlNUQUdSQU0uQ0xJUFMuQzMuNzIwLmRhc2hfYmFzZWxpbmVfMV92MSIsInhwdl9hc3NldF9pZCI6MTQzNDg5NzQ1ODY3MjQ2OCwiYXNzZXRfYWdlX2RheXMiOjk1LCJ2aV91c2VjYXNlX2lkIjoxMDgyNywiZHVyYXRpb25fcyI6NywidXJsZ2VuX3NvdXJjZSI6Ind3dyJ9&ccb=17-1&vs=747d9e3007efb07c&_nc_vs=HBksFQIYUmlnX3hwdl9yZWVsc19wZXJtYW5lbnRfc3JfcHJvZC9GMzQzRDc2NEY1RkNBRjhDMzkxQUJBMTBBN0U2NDJBNF92aWRlb19kYXNoaW5pdC5tcDQVAALIARIAFQIYUWlnX3hwdl9wbGFjZW1lbnRfcGVybWFuZW50X3YyL0Y2NDQxM0REMzMzMDA3NDdFQ0E0RUU0NTZEMTNDQzk2X2F1ZGlvX2Rhc2hpbml0Lm1wNBUCAsgBEgAoABgAGwKIB3VzZV9vaWwBMRJwcm9ncmVzc2l2ZV9yZWNpcGUBMRUAACaozYGVg8KMBRUCKAJDMywXQB5DlYEGJN0YEmRhc2hfYmFzZWxpbmVfMV92MREAdf4HZZapAQA&_nc_gid=hwPu5acJWhzCsm4AbpmjvQ&_nc_ss=73689&_nc_zt=28&oh=00_AQLi679CON5i7hCqZeXVw6GUKJEVq6HJr7wTpZSJRz6HKA&oe=6A983CAB",
  "dimensions": {
    "width": 1215,
    "height": 2160
  },
  "videoViewsCount": 206048,
  "videoDurationSeconds": 7.568254,
  "sourceHashtag": "photodump"
}

💳 Pricing

Charged event

This Actor uses pay-per-event pricing. Apify charges one event for each eligible public post saved to the dataset, with available username and post metadata. The current event price is shown before you run. Your total depends on the number of posts saved and the limits you choose.

🔌 Integrations

Open the dataset in Apify or use the Apify API to read and export saved rows.

❓ FAQ

What happens when the same post matches more than one hashtag?

The Actor saves the first eligible match and ignores later matches for that source post. The saved row keeps the data from the first match.

Can I search more than one hashtag in one run?

Yes. Add each hashtag as a separate item. The Actor searches each one and applies the post limit and date filter to each hashtag.

What does leaving Maximum posts per hashtag empty do?

It returns all available posts until the source is exhausted. The schema does not set an upper bound for this field.

Can I filter posts by date?

Yes. Enter a date in YYYY-MM-DD format in newerThan. The Actor includes posts published after that date.

What if Instagram does not provide a field?

Optional public fields may be missing or null when Instagram does not provide them. The Actor does not guess missing values.

Does it return every post for a hashtag?

No complete or fixed result set is promised. Public availability can change. With no per-hashtag limit, the Actor continues until the source is exhausted.

Can it access private posts or use my Instagram login?

No. This Actor discovers public hashtag posts and does not require an Instagram login or other customer credentials.

📝 Changelog

v0.1 (01-09-2026)

• Adds source hashtag, video views and duration, location, tagged-account, and collaborator details when Instagram provides them.
• Improves post discovery when Instagram returns transient, incomplete, or alternate response data.

v0.0

• Initial release.

🆘 Support

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

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• Instagram User Search - Find public account candidates from keywords before a separate profile or post review.
• Instagram Reels Comment Scraper - Collect top-level comments from known public Reels to study audience feedback.
• Instagram Profile Stats Scraper - Check public profile counts and account flags for usernames found in your post rows.
• Instagram Related Users Scraper - Expand from a known public profile to related accounts after finding an author.

Made with ❤️ by Maxime Dupré