Instagram Hashtag Analytics Scraper

Instagram Hashtag Analytics Scraper

Scrape Instagram hashtag analytics to discover trending topics, engagement rates, and top posts for any hashtag. Get post counts, related hashtags, and detailed performance metrics without an Instagram API or login. Export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML.

Instagram's official API limits hashtag data to a narrow window and requires a business account, app review, and strict rate limits. This scraper reads public hashtag pages directly, collecting analytics for up to a million hashtags per run. It returns post volume, engagement signals, and optional top-post details in a flat, analysis-ready schema.

Who uses it	What they scrape Instagram for
Social media managers	Identify which hashtags drive the most engagement for a brand campaign.
Content strategists	Discover trending and related hashtags to expand content reach.
Market researchers	Track hashtag volume over time to measure brand or topic awareness.
Influencer marketing teams	Find high-engagement hashtags in a niche to match with creator partnerships.

What it does

This Actor collects Instagram hashtag analytics by reading public hashtag pages and returns each hashtag's metrics and optional top posts as a flat row.

• 📈 Bulk hashtag analysis: feed a list of up to a million hashtags and collect analytics for every one in a single run.
• 🔥 Top posts extraction: optionally pull the most-engaged posts for each hashtag, with likes, comments, and view counts.
• 🏷️ Related hashtag discovery: each result includes associated hashtags to help you map a full topic cluster.
• 📊 Flat row output: every hashtag returns as one row with its post count and engagement signals, ready for pivot tables.

Results export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML, or straight from the API.

What you can do with Instagram data

📈 Track campaign hashtag performance.

A social media manager feeds a list of branded campaign hashtags and uses the post count and top-post engagement to report reach to the client.

🔍 Discover niche hashtag clusters.

A content strategist starts with one broad hashtag and uses the related-hashtag list to build a full set of targeted tags for a new post series.

📊 Monitor competitor hashtag volume.

A market researcher scrapes competitor campaign hashtags weekly and charts post-count changes to gauge momentum.

🤝 Qualify influencer niches.

An influencer marketing team scrapes niche hashtags, reviews the top posts, and shortlists creators whose content already leads the category.

Why choose this scraper

	What you get
Post count per hashtag	See exactly how many posts use a hashtag right now.
Engagement metrics on top posts	Get likes, comments, and view counts for the most visible content.
Related hashtags	Map the full topic landscape around any seed hashtag.
No API or login	Reads public pages directly, no app registration or OAuth.

How it compares

This Actor is purpose-built for bulk hashtag analytics, while the general Instagram scrapers focus on posts, profiles, or reels from URLs. Here is how they compare on hashtag-specific capabilities.

Feature	ParseForge	Instagram Scraper	Instagram Reel Scraper	Instagram Profile Scraper
Bulk hashtag list input	Yes, up to 1,000,000 hashtags per run	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed
Post count per hashtag	Yes	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed
Related hashtags	Yes	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed
Top posts with engagement metrics	Yes, optional	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed
No login or API key required	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Configure the run

Drive the Actor with a list of hashtags (without the # symbol) and set a maximum number to collect per run. Toggle top-post extraction on or off to balance speed against richer analytics. The Input tab lists every parameter.

A first run with the defaults:

{
  "hashtags": [
    "travel",
    "food",
    "photography",
    "fashion",
    "fitness",
    "love",
    "instagood",
    "photooftheday",
    "beautiful",
    "happy",
    "cute",
    "picoftheday",
    "follow",
    "me",
    "selfie",
    "summer",
    "art",
    "instadaily",
    "friends",
    "repost",
    "nature",
    "girl",
    "fun",
    "style",
    "smile",
    "food",
    "family",
    "travel",
    "fitness",
    "foodie",
    "instafood",
    "motivation",
    "lifestyle",
    "homedesign",
    "interiordesign",
    "workout",
    "gym",
    "makeup",
    "skincare",
    "beauty",
    "ootd",
    "streetstyle",
    "outfit",
    "shoes",
    "wedding",
    "bride",
    "coffee",
    "yoga",
    "sunset",
    "beach"
  ],
  "maxItems": 10
}

A larger pull:

{
  "hashtags": [
    "travel",
    "food",
    "photography",
    "fashion",
    "fitness",
    "love",
    "instagood",
    "photooftheday",
    "beautiful",
    "happy",
    "cute",
    "picoftheday",
    "follow",
    "me",
    "selfie",
    "summer",
    "art",
    "instadaily",
    "friends",
    "repost",
    "nature",
    "girl",
    "fun",
    "style",
    "smile",
    "food",
    "family",
    "travel",
    "fitness",
    "foodie",
    "instafood",
    "motivation",
    "lifestyle",
    "homedesign",
    "interiordesign",
    "workout",
    "gym",
    "makeup",
    "skincare",
    "beauty",
    "ootd",
    "streetstyle",
    "outfit",
    "shoes",
    "wedding",
    "bride",
    "coffee",
    "yoga",
    "sunset",
    "beach"
  ],
  "maxItems": 200
}

Pricing

Pay-per-result: $0.01599 per result collected. You pay only for the results written to your dataset.

Results collected	Approximate cost
100 results	$1.60
1,000 results	$15.99
10,000 results	$159.90

New Apify accounts start with $5 in free credit.

Free users

Free-plan runs return up to 10 results as a preview. Upgrade your Apify plan to collect up to 1,000,000 results per run.

Run it

1. Create a free Apify account with $5 in credit.
2. Open the Instagram Hashtag Analytics Scraper.
3. Set your inputs and any filters, then click Start.
4. Export the results as CSV, Excel, JSON, or XML from the Dataset tab.

Run it programmatically through the Apify API (run-sync-get-dataset-items) or the ApifyClient for JavaScript and Python.

Use with AI agents (MCP)

Give an AI agent live access to Instagram through the Model Context Protocol. Add the Actor to Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client:

$claude mcp add --transport http apify "https://mcp.apify.com?tools=parseforge/instagram-hashtag-analytics-scraper"

Then prompt it in plain language to run the scraper and read back the results.

Troubleshooting

Why am I getting no results for some hashtags?

Instagram may block requests if the hashtag is very new, banned, or temporarily restricted. Try the hashtag in a browser first. If it loads there, reduce your maxItems or disable top-post extraction to lower the request rate.

The run is taking too long.

Top-post extraction adds one extra request per hashtag. Disable 'Include Top Posts' in the input to speed up the run significantly, or reduce the number of hashtags.

I see a 'rate limit' or 'blocked' error.

Instagram rate-limits aggressive scraping. Add a longer delay between requests by using Apify's proxy configuration with a residential proxy group, or split your hashtag list across multiple smaller runs.

The post count looks different from what I see in the app.

Instagram's public page count is an approximation and can vary slightly from the count shown to logged-in users. Small discrepancies are normal.

My hashtags contain the # symbol and the run fails.

Enter hashtags without the # symbol. For example, use 'travel' instead of '#travel'. The Actor strips the symbol, but leading with it can cause lookup failures.

FAQ

Question	Answer
Do I need an Instagram login or API key?	No. The Actor reads public Instagram hashtag pages directly. You do not need an account, an app registration, or an API key.
How many hashtags can I scrape in one run?	You can set the maximum up to 1,000,000 hashtags per run. The Actor will process them sequentially and return one row per hashtag.
What data do I get for each hashtag?	Every hashtag returns its current post count and a list of related hashtags. When top-post extraction is enabled, you also get the most-engaged posts with their likes, comments, and view counts.
Does this scrape Instagram posts or profiles?	No. This Actor is focused on hashtag analytics: post counts, related tags, and optional top-post metrics. For full posts, reels, or profiles, use the dedicated Instagram Post Scraper, Reel Scraper, or Profile Scraper on Apify.
Can I filter by date or media type?	The Actor reads the public hashtag page as Instagram serves it. It does not apply date or media-type filters. You get the current top posts and aggregate counts.
What format is the export?	You can export your results to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML directly from the Apify dataset tab.
How long does a run take?	Run time depends on how many hashtags you request and whether top-post extraction is enabled. A small list finishes in seconds; a large list with top posts takes longer because each hashtag requires an extra request.
Can I schedule this Actor to run automatically?	Yes. Apify supports scheduled runs. You can set the Actor to collect hashtag analytics daily, weekly, or on any cron schedule.
Does the Actor handle hashtags in languages other than English?	Yes. You can enter hashtags in any language Instagram supports, including Spanish (viajes, comida), Portuguese (praia, amor), Arabic, and others.
What is the difference between this and the Instagram Scraper?	The Instagram Scraper extracts full post content, comments, and profile data from URLs or search queries. This Actor is purpose-built for hashtag analytics: it returns post counts, related hashtags, and top-post engagement signals for bulk hashtag lists.

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⚠️ Disclaimer. This Actor is unofficial and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Meta Platforms, Inc. It collects only publicly available data. You are responsible for using the collected data in compliance with the source's terms of service and applicable data-protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and PIPL. Do not use it to collect personal data unlawfully.