# 🚀 Instagram Comments Scraper · 10,000 Free Comments/Month (`omkar-cloud/instagram-comments-scraper`) Actor

Instagram Comments Scraper gets you Instagram data ⚡ fast, 🎯 100% accurate and 🔍 ridiculously detailed — the comments of any post or reel, with likes and authors. 💰 $0.50 per 1,000 comments, no start fee. Scrape your first 10,000 comments free every month 🚀

- **URL**: https://apify.com/omkar-cloud/instagram-comments-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Omkar Cloud](https://apify.com/omkar-cloud) (community)
- **Categories:** Social media, Lead generation, Developer tools
- **Stats:** 3 total users, 2 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $0.50 / 1,000 comments

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

An Actor is a serverless cloud program that runs on the Apify platform. It has two run modes.
In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.

Apify vocabulary and the platform model are defined once, in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md.

## How to integrate an Actor?

If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects.
You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready.

Do not guess an integration path. Every one of them is in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md: the Apify MCP server, Agent Skills with the Apify CLI, the JavaScript and Python clients, the REST API, and the account-free path for an agent with no human to sign in. It also carries the rule on stating cost before the first paid run.

For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

Each client library has reference documentation the quickstart does not restate: [JavaScript/TypeScript](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md) (`npm install apify-client`) and [Python](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md) (`pip install apify-client`).

# README

## Instagram Comments Scraper

Instagram Comments Scraper by Omkar Cloud gets you 🎯 accurate, 🔍 detailed Instagram data.

Instagram hides its data behind a login wall to stop you from getting it. Instagram Comments Scraper beats it — no account, no login, no cookies — and reads Instagram live on every run, so you get the comments of any Instagram post or reel, and can successfully complete your project.

**$0.50 per 1,000 comments.** And with Apify's free plan you get $5 of credit every month, so your first **~10,000 comments each month are free**.

This is an excellent Actor made by Omkar Cloud, which is Rated Excellent — [4.7 based on 30 reviews on Trustpilot](https://www.trustpilot.com/review/omkar.cloud).

👉 [**Try Instagram Comments Scraper free**](https://apify.com/omkar-cloud/instagram-comments-scraper) — your first ~10,000 comments are Free.

### What can I get

- 💬 **The comments of any post or reel** — the text, exactly as written
- ❤️ **Likes & timestamps** — the like count and posting time of every comment
- 👤 **Who wrote it** — username, ID, profile picture and verified badge
- 🔗 **The post it belongs to** — post ID, shortcode and link on every row
- 🔁 **Any link works** — post, reel and share links, shortcodes or media IDs

### Why Instagram Comments Scraper

Most other Instagram scrapers fail you in one of four ways:

- 🧩 **Low-detail data** — a few fields per row, never the full picture
- 🗄️ **Inaccurate, cached, stale data** — yesterday's numbers are useless
- 💸 **Pay more to get the same data** — $2.60 per 1,000 comments elsewhere
- 🪦 **Works today, breaks next month** — nobody maintains it

Instagram Comments Scraper reads Instagram live, is priced honestly, and actively maintained.

### Example: A Comment on an Instagram Reel

```json
{
  "source": "DdcI4o0Prsz",
  "id": "18116030908924911",
  "text": "omgashh sooooo cuteeeeeee",
  "created_at": "2026-09-23T10:30:55Z",
  "like_count": 0,
  "user": {
    "id": "22358797351",
    "username": "_fingerburger2009",
    "link": "https://www.instagram.com/_fingerburger2009/",
    "is_verified": false
  },
  "post": { "id": "3989102446432402227", "code": "DdcI4o0Prsz", "link": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DdcI4o0Prsz/" }
}
```

*Trimmed for readability.* Every row also carries `reply_count`, `parent_comment_id`, `is_by_owner` and the commenter's `full_name` and `profile_picture`.

### Get Started with 10,000 Free Comments

1. [Hit **Try for Free Button**](https://apify.com/omkar-cloud/instagram-comments-scraper) — the input is pre-filled with one of Instagram's own reels.
2. Enjoy your data 😎.

### Pricing

High value, Low price.

| What | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| **Comments** | **$0.50 per 1,000** | A comment — text, likes, timestamp, commenter and the post it belongs to |

No start fee, one flat price on every plan — you pay only for the rows you get.

💡 Apify's free plan includes $5 of credit every month — about **10,000 free comments, every month**.

👉 [**Scrape your first 10,000 comments free**](https://apify.com/omkar-cloud/instagram-comments-scraper)

### Run It from Code

Grab your API token from [Integrations Settings here](https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations) and replace `<YOUR_API_TOKEN>` below.

**Python** (`pip install apify-client`)

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")
run = client.actor("omkar-cloud/instagram-comments-scraper").call(run_input={
    "postUrls": ["https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdcI4o0Prsz/"],
    "maxCommentsPerPost": 500,
})
for row in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
    print(row["user"]["username"], row["text"])
```

**Node.js** (`npm install apify-client`)

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' });
const run = await client.actor('omkar-cloud/instagram-comments-scraper').call({
    postUrls: ['DdcI4o0Prsz'],
    maxCommentsPerPost: 200,
});
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
console.log(items);
```

### FAQ

#### What can I put in the input?

Any post, reel or share link, a shortcode (`DdcI4o0Prsz`) or a numeric media ID — mixed freely.

#### Do I get every comment of a post?

You get the comments Instagram shows logged-out visitors, in its own order, up to **Max Comments per Post** (5,000 max). On some posts Instagram shows only a few dozen; on others it keeps going. Replies to comments are not included.

#### What does it cost?

$0.0005 per comment — $0.50 per 1,000 — flat on every plan, with no start fee. Apify's free plan gives you $5 of credit every month, which is about 10,000 comments free every month.

#### Is it legal to scrape Instagram?

The Actor collects only the public data Instagram shows any logged-out visitor — no login, no private accounts. Please review Instagram's terms of use and make sure your use complies with the law of your jurisdiction, including data-protection law.

#### I need posts or profiles, not comments.

Use [Instagram Scraper](https://apify.com/omkar-cloud/instagram-scraper) for posts and reels ($1 per 1,000 posts), or [Instagram Profile Scraper](https://apify.com/omkar-cloud/instagram-profile-scraper) for profiles ($1 per 1,000 profiles).

### 💬 Have Questions? We Have Answers.

You're a business owner — we know how hard completing a project can be. So we offer full support: just message us and we'll reply ✅ with a solution within 1 working day.

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You are important to us — just message us and we will solve your problem ✅ within 1 working day. 🩷 Pinky Promise 🤙!

### Popular Actors by Omkar Cloud

- [**Instagram Scraper**](https://apify.com/omkar-cloud/instagram-scraper) — posts & reels from any user, hashtag, keyword, place or link, $1 per 1,000 posts
- [**Instagram Profile Scraper**](https://apify.com/omkar-cloud/instagram-profile-scraper) — bio, links, followers, post count & highlights, $1 per 1,000 profiles
- [**Threads Scraper**](https://apify.com/omkar-cloud/threads-scraper) — Threads posts, replies, reposts and profiles
- [**Reddit Scraper**](https://apify.com/omkar-cloud/reddit-scraper) — posts from any subreddit, search, user or link, with top comments
- [**IMDb Scraper**](https://apify.com/omkar-cloud/imdb-scraper) — IMDb titles, charts, cast, ratings & box office
- [**Website Email Contact Scraper**](https://apify.com/omkar-cloud/website-email-contact-scraper) — emails, phones & socials from any website

# Actor input Schema

## `postUrls` (type: `array`):

Any post, reel or share link, a shortcode (`DdcI4o0Prsz`) or a numeric media ID.

## `maxCommentsPerPost` (type: `integer`):

Cap on comments per post. Keeps your cost predictable.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "postUrls": [
    "https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdcI4o0Prsz/"
  ],
  "maxCommentsPerPost": 100
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (type: `string`):

No description

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "postUrls": [
        "https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdcI4o0Prsz/"
    ]
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("omkar-cloud/instagram-comments-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = { "postUrls": ["https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdcI4o0Prsz/"] }

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("omkar-cloud/instagram-comments-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "postUrls": [
    "https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdcI4o0Prsz/"
  ]
}' |
apify call omkar-cloud/instagram-comments-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,omkar-cloud/instagram-comments-scraper"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/EbQr5b5z9DyQe1Kjv/builds/SZn4OLK7HxsTaOrit/openapi.json