Instagram Location Scraper

Instagram Location Scraper — place details and top posts

The Instagram Location Scraper exports Instagram location pages: place name, address, city, coordinates, category, phone, total posts and the top public posts shown there.

It runs on Apify, needs no Instagram login and no cookies, and exports to JSON, CSV, Excel or an API call. Every session key it needs (tokens, query ids, cursors) is read from Instagram on each run, so it keeps working when Instagram ships new code.

What the Instagram Location Scraper does

• Accepts location links or numeric location ids.
• Adds the place details to every post row.
• Reads full details per post (likes, date, owner).

Who uses the Instagram Location Scraper

• Travel and hospitality marketers.
• Local businesses checking what is posted at their address.
• Researchers studying places.

How the Instagram Location Scraper works

Instagram serves every public page to logged-out visitors together with the queries that fill it.

The Actor loads the page the way a browser does, reads the session values Instagram puts into it, and then asks Instagram's own GraphQL endpoint for the next page with the cursor the previous page returned.

Query ids that a page does not preload are read from the JavaScript bundles that page lists. Large files from Instagram's CDN (images, videos) are fetched directly with their signed links, so proxy traffic stays small.

Nothing is guessed: if Instagram stops publishing a value the Instagram Location Scraper needs, the run log names it and the item is skipped instead of being filled with a stale value.

What is new in the Instagram Location Scraper (October 2026)

These features were added on 2026-10-03 after comparing the Instagram Location Scraper with the ten most used Actors of its kind on the Apify Store. Defaults keep the earlier behaviour.

• postsOrder: top posts (ranked), most recent posts or both.
• maxPostsPerLocation asks Instagram for its bigger page: measured, New York gave 100 posts in 8 to 9 seconds (51 top + 63 recent listed) instead of 15.
• onlyPostsNewerThan / onlyPostsOlderThan and mediaType filter the posts.
• New fields: locationHours (e.g. "Open until 4:00 AM"), locationSlug, locationTab and position; posts carry paid-partnership flags, musicInfo and images.

Input of the Instagram Location Scraper

Field	Type	Default	What it does
locationUrls	array	["https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/212988663/new-	Instagram location links (instagram.com/explore/locations/
includeDetails	boolean	True	Reads each post's own data (likes, comments count, date, caption, tagged users, location, audio, video link). One extra request per post. Turn off for the faste
postsOrder	string	ranked	Which of the location's post lists to read.
maxPostsPerLocation	integer	0	More than the first page: Instagram serves logged-out visitors one bigger page per list (measured: about 54 top and 60 recent posts for New York).
onlyPostsNewerThan	string	—	Leave out posts published before this date: 2026-09-01, an ISO time (2026-09-01T10:00:00Z) or relative ("7 days", "2 weeks", "1 month"). UTC. Profile lists stop
onlyPostsOlderThan	string	—	Leave out posts published after this date (same formats). Combine with "newer than" for a date range.
mediaType	string	all	Keep only this kind of post.
maxItems	integer	0	Stops the whole run after this many dataset rows. 0 means only the per-target limits apply.
proxyConfiguration	object	{"useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]}	Instagram limits logged-out visitors per IP address. Residential proxies (the default) give the most reliable results; the Actor switches to a fresh IP when Ins

Example input for the Instagram Location Scraper:

{
  "locationUrls": [
    "https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/212988663/new-york-new-york/"
  ],
  "includeDetails": true
}

Output of the Instagram Location Scraper

Each dataset row is one post at the location (with the place details in every row). These are the fields the Instagram Location Scraper produced in its test runs:

Field	Meaning
altText	altText
audio	Music or original audio used
caption	Caption text
carouselCount	carouselCount
childPosts	Items of a carousel
coauthors	Collab co-authors
commentsCount	Comments count
detailsAvailable	detailsAvailable
displayUrl	Image link (largest size)
hashtags	Hashtags found in the caption
height	height
id	Platform id of the item
likesAndViewsHidden	likesAndViewsHidden
likesCount	Likes (or reactions) count
locationAddress	locationAddress
locationCategory	locationCategory
locationCity	locationCity
locationId	locationId
locationLat	locationLat
locationLng	locationLng
locationName	Tagged place
locationPhone	locationPhone
locationPostsCount	locationPostsCount
locationPriceRange	locationPriceRange
locationUrl	locationUrl
locationZip	locationZip
mentions	@accounts mentioned in the caption
ownerFullName	Owner display name
ownerId	Owner account id
ownerUsername	Account that posted it
productType	productType
scrapedAt	When this row was read
shortCode	Instagram short code
taggedUsers	Accounts tagged in the media
timestamp	Publication time (UTC, ISO 8601)
topics	topics
type	Image, Video or Sidecar (carousel)
url	Public link of the item
videoDurationSec	Video length in seconds
videoPlayCount	Video plays
captionIsEdited	Caption was edited after posting
coauthorProducers	Collab co-authors with name, id and verified flag
firstComment	Text of the newest comment
images	Every image link of the post (carousel items too)
latestComments	Newest comments (about 13-15) with author, likes and date
locationHours	Opening status shown on the place page
locationSlug	Place slug in the Instagram link
locationTab	ranked (top) or recent list
ownerIsVerified	Owner has the verified badge
ownerProfilePicUrl	Owner profile picture link
paidPartnership	Marked as a paid partnership
position	Rank of the post on Instagram's page
sponsors	Brands of the paid partnership
videoUrl	Video file link (signed CDN link, expires)
width	width
hasAudio	The video has sound
audioUrl	Audio-only track link (signed CDN link, expires)
musicInfo	Audio: id, title, artist, original or licensed, explicit, trending

Fields that Instagram does not publish for an item are left empty rather than guessed. Download the dataset as JSON, CSV, Excel, XML or HTML, or read it through the Apify API.

Example row from a Instagram Location Scraper test run

A real row from the local test run (long values shortened):

{
  "id": "3999226576164013193",
  "shortCode": "DeAG2HYjsSJ",
  "url": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DeAG2HYjsSJ/",
  "type": "Sidecar",
  "productType": "carousel_container",
  "caption": "simple as!",
  "hashtags": [],
  "mentions": [],
  "likesCount": 1,
  "commentsCount": 1,
  "videoPlayCount": null,
  "timestamp": "2026-10-02T18:16:20.000Z",
  "ownerUsername": "frankielibraa",
  "ownerId": "1465460567",
  "ownerFullName": null,
  "displayUrl": "https://instagram.fdac5-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.82787-15/829299274_18627513355052568_5295...",
  "videoUrl": null,
  "videoDurationSec": null,
  "width": 3072,
  "height": 2304,
  "altText": null,
  "childPosts": [
    {
      "type": "Image",
      "id": "3999225198178609037",
      "shortCode": null,
      "displayUrl": "https://instagram.fdac5-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.82787-15/829299274_18627513355052568_5295...",
      "videoUrl": null,
      "width": 3072
    },
    {
      "type": "Image",
      "id": "3999225235658905891",
      "shortCode": null,
      "displayUrl": "https://instagram.fdac5-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.82787-15/829710999_18627513430052568_6578...",
      "videoUrl": null,
      "width": 3072
    },
    {
      "type": "Image",
      "id": "3999225236355246761",
      "shortCode": null,
      "displayUrl": "https://instagram.fdac5-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.82787-15/831049265_18627513514052568_7334...",
      "videoUrl": null,
      "width": 3072
    },
    "..."
  ]
}

Data quality of the Instagram Location Scraper

• Every value in a Instagram Location Scraper row is read from Instagram during your run; nothing is filled from a cache or an old snapshot.
• Rows are de-duplicated by id inside a run, so the same post at the location never appears twice in one dataset.
• Counts are numbers you can sort and sum (not "1.2K" text) wherever Instagram publishes the exact number.
• Dates are UTC in ISO 8601 format, which Excel, Google Sheets, Python and SQL all read directly.

Instagram Location Scraper test results

These numbers come from live test runs of the Instagram Location Scraper on 2026-10-03 (home connection, no proxy). Runs on the Apify platform use residential proxies and can be faster or slower.

Test	Rows	Time
prefill input (regression)	18	13 s
numeric id, light	15	3 s
NEW ranked + recent, 100 posts, light	100	8 s
NEW recent posts, photos only, details	5	12 s

Instagram Location Scraper limits, stated plainly

• Logged-out visitors get one page per list: the preloaded page has 12 to 24 posts, a bigger page about 54 top and 60 recent posts (New York, measured). The next page answers "Unauthorized logged out query" or nothing.
• Measured locally: 15 posts for New York with details in 14 seconds.

How to run the Instagram Location Scraper

1. Open the Instagram Location Scraper in Apify Console and fill in the input fields described above.
2. Keep the default residential proxy unless you have a reason to change it; Instagram limits logged-out visitors per IP address.
3. Start the run, watch the log, and download the dataset when the status says Done.
4. To automate it, call the Instagram Location Scraper from the Apify API, schedule it, or connect it to Make, Zapier, n8n or Google Sheets through an integration or webhook.

Python example with the Apify API client:

from apify_client import ApifyClient

client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN>")
run_input = {
    "locationUrls": [
        "https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/212988663/new-york-new-york/"
    ],
    "includeDetails": True
}
run = client.actor("neuro-scraper/instagram-reels-scraper-and-downloader-advanced").call(run_input=run_input)
for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
    print(item)

Instagram Location Scraper pricing

The Instagram Location Scraper uses pay-per-event pricing: you pay per dataset row (event "result"), plus the Apify platform usage of your run. Free-plan users get up to 30 rows per run, which is enough to test the Instagram Location Scraper on real data.

Set a maximum cost per run in Apify and the Instagram Location Scraper stops cleanly when it is reached.

Tips for large runs of the Instagram Location Scraper

• Start with a small limit to check the Instagram Location Scraper output, then raise it; the first rows arrive within seconds.
• Split very large jobs into several inputs and run them in parallel tasks; each run gets its own proxy sessions.
• Set a maximum cost per run in Apify; the Instagram Location Scraper stops cleanly when the budget is reached and keeps every row it already saved.
• Schedule repeat runs instead of one huge run when you track the same targets over time.
• Keep the residential proxy: datacenter IPs are refused by Instagram far more often for logged-out visitors.

Instagram Location Scraper compared with copying by hand

	Instagram Location Scraper	Manual work
Speed	Seconds per page of results	Minutes per item
Fields	Every public field, same order every time	Whatever you copy
Format	JSON, CSV, Excel, API	Spreadsheet you build yourself
Repeatable	Schedule it daily	Start again each time
Errors	Logged per item	Unnoticed typos

Using the Instagram Location Scraper in a workflow

• Send every new row to Google Sheets or Airtable with the Apify integration and keep a live table.
• Trigger a Make, Zapier or n8n scenario with a webhook when the run finishes.
• Load the JSON export into Python or BigQuery for analysis and dashboards.
• Use the Apify API: start the Instagram Location Scraper with a POST request and read the dataset items endpoint when the run finishes.
• Chain it: pass the Instagram Location Scraper output to another Apify Actor (for example a downloader or a transcript Actor) in an Apify task.
• Export straight to Excel from the dataset tab when you only need a one-off report.

Troubleshooting the Instagram Location Scraper

• The run ends with no rows: open the log. The Instagram Location Scraper writes one line per target saying what Instagram returned, for example a login wall or a missing item.
• Fewer rows than expected: the target may have fewer public items, or Instagram may stop serving more pages to logged-out visitors. The log names the reason.
• Slow run: large limits mean many pages; the Instagram Location Scraper waits briefly between pages so Instagram keeps answering. Split big jobs into several runs.
• Proxy errors: keep the RESIDENTIAL group. The Instagram Location Scraper already switches to a fresh IP when one is blocked.
• Free plan stops at 30 rows: that is the free-plan cap of the Instagram Location Scraper; any paid Apify plan removes it.

What changed in this version of the Instagram Location Scraper

• Rebuilt in October 2026 on Instagram's logged-out web endpoints; every token, query id and cursor is read at run time.
• Pay-per-event pricing (one event per row) replaces the old monthly rental; free-plan users can test with 30 rows per run.
• Residential proxy by default, with automatic switch to a fresh IP when Instagram blocks one.
• October 2026 feature round: new filters and fields matching the most used Instagram Actors on the Store, every one measured in a live test; existing inputs and fields are unchanged.

Is it legal to use the Instagram Location Scraper?

The Instagram Location Scraper reads only data that Instagram shows to any logged-out visitor. It never logs in and never touches private content.

Personal data may still be in public posts, so check GDPR and the other laws that apply to you before you store or reuse it, and respect Instagram's terms.

Related scrapers

Actor	Link
Instagram Scraper	neuro-scraper/instagram-video-scraper
Instagram Profile Scraper	neuro-scraper/instagram-reels-scraper-downloader-pro
Instagram Posts Scraper	neuro-scraper/instagram-posts-scraper
Instagram Reels Scraper	neuro-scraper/instagram-reels-scraper
Instagram Hashtag Scraper	neuro-scraper/instagram-reeel-scraper
Instagram Comments Scraper	neuro-scraper/instagram-reels-scraper-and-downloader-premium
Instagram Search Scraper	neuro-scraper/instagram-video-scraper-advanced
Instagram Video Downloader	neuro-scraper/instagram-video-downloader
Instagram Reels Downloader	neuro-scraper/instagram-reels-downloader
Instagram Image Downloader	neuro-scraper/instagram-video-scraper-and-downloader
Instagram Transcript Scraper	neuro-scraper/instagram-video-scraper-and-downloader-pro
Instagram Mentions Scraper	neuro-scraper/instagram-video-scraper-and-downloader-premium

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Frequently asked questions

Why does the Instagram Location Scraper return only the top posts of a location?

Instagram shows logged-out visitors one page per list. Set maxPostsPerLocation for the bigger page (about 54 top posts) and postsOrder "recent" or "both" for about 60 recent posts; the next page needs a login.

Does the Instagram Location Scraper need my Instagram login?

No. The Instagram Location Scraper works logged out and never asks for your password or cookies. It reads only what Instagram shows to any visitor.

Do I need my own proxy for the Instagram Location Scraper?

No. The Instagram Location Scraper uses Apify residential proxies by default and switches to a fresh IP when Instagram blocks one. You can choose another proxy in the input.

What formats can I export from the Instagram Location Scraper?

JSON, CSV, Excel, XML, HTML and RSS from the dataset tab, or any format through the Apify API, webhooks and integrations.

How fast is the Instagram Location Scraper?

In the test runs above the Instagram Location Scraper took between 3 and 13 seconds per run. Speed depends on how many items you ask for and on the proxy.

Why did the Instagram Location Scraper return fewer rows than I asked for?

The Instagram Location Scraper stops when Instagram has nothing more to show logged out, when your limit is reached, or when the free-plan cap of 30 rows applies. The run log always says which one happened.

Can I schedule the Instagram Location Scraper?

Yes. Create a schedule in Apify Console to run the Instagram Location Scraper daily or hourly and send the results to Google Sheets, Make, Zapier or n8n through an integration.

Can the Instagram Location Scraper read private accounts or private groups?

No. The Instagram Location Scraper reads public data only. Private content needs a login, and the Instagram Location Scraper never logs in.

What happens when Instagram changes its website?

The Instagram Location Scraper reads every key it needs from Instagram at run time, so routine changes are picked up automatically. If something can no longer be read, the log says so instead of returning wrong data.

Can I use the Instagram Location Scraper with Make, Zapier or n8n?

Yes. Add the Instagram Location Scraper as an Apify step in Make, Zapier or n8n, or send a webhook when the run finishes and fetch the dataset items from the Apify API.

Does the Instagram Location Scraper work in every country?

The Instagram Location Scraper reads Instagram through residential proxies that rotate across countries. Content that Instagram restricts by country follows those rules.

How do I collect only new items with the Instagram Location Scraper?

Schedule the Instagram Location Scraper and keep the item ids from earlier runs. Every row has a stable id, so a simple de-duplication against your previous export keeps only the new ones.

Can the Instagram Location Scraper process many targets in one run?

Yes. Put as many targets as you like in the input; the Instagram Location Scraper handles them one after another and a failing target never stops the others.

Can the Instagram Location Scraper return the most recent posts of a place?

Yes. Set postsOrder to recent (or both). Measured on New York: about 60 recent posts on one page.