👤 Instagram Profile Scraper

🚀 Extract comprehensive Instagram profile data without posts. Get follower counts, biography, verification status, business information, related profiles, and more. No login required - perfect for influencer research, competitor analysis, and social media intelligence.

Transform your Instagram profile research from hours of manual work into seconds of automated data collection. Whether you're analyzing influencers, tracking competitors, or building prospect lists, this tool delivers complete Instagram profile information in a format ready for analysis.

Target Audience: Social media managers, marketers, researchers, business analysts, and influencer marketers
Primary Use Cases: Influencer research, competitor analysis, prospect identification, social media intelligence, and brand monitoring

📋 What Does Instagram Profile Scraper Do?

This tool collects comprehensive Instagram profile data from public accounts. It delivers:

• 👤 Profile identification (username, full name, profile ID)
• 📸 Profile pictures
• 📝 Biography and bio links
• 👥 Follower and following counts
• 📊 Post and content statistics
• ✅ Verification status
• 💼 Business account information
• 🔗 External website links
• 🤝 Related profiles
• 📍 Account metadata
• And more

Business Value: Get complete Instagram profile data to identify influencers, analyze competitor strategies, build prospect databases, and make data-driven marketing decisions. All without manual copying or complex API setups.

🎬 How to use the Instagram Profile Scraper - Full Demo

Watch this 3-minute demo to see how easy it is to get started!

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⚙️ Input

To start scraping Instagram profiles, simply fill in the input form. You can scrape Instagram profiles based on:

• 👥 Instagram Usernames - Add Instagram usernames, @handles, or profile URLs. Accepts multiple formats:
  • Usernames: nike, @cristiano, therock
  • Profile URLs: https://instagram.com/nike, https://www.instagram.com/cristiano/
  • Mixed formats in the same list
• ⚠️ Free User Limits - Free users are automatically limited to the first 100 usernames. Upgrade to a paid plan to process unlimited usernames.
• 🌐 Proxy Configuration - (Optional) Proxy settings for avoiding Instagram rate limits:
  • 1-20 profiles: No proxy needed - fast and free!
  • 21-100 profiles: Datacenter proxies recommended
  • 100+ profiles: Residential proxies required for reliable results

Here's what the input configuration looks like in JSON:

Small batch (no proxy needed):

{
    "usernames": [
        "instagram",
        "@cristiano",
        "https://www.instagram.com/nike/",
        "therock"
    ]
}

Large batch (with residential proxies):

{
    "usernames": [
        "instagram",
        "@cristiano",
        "https://www.instagram.com/nike/",
        "therock"
    ],
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": true,
        "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]
    }
}

📊 Output

After the Actor finishes its run, you'll get a dataset with the output. The length of the dataset depends on the number of usernames you provided. You can download those results as an Excel, HTML, XML, JSON, and CSV document.

Here's an example of scraped Instagram profile data you'll get if you decide to scrape a profile:

{
    "id": "528817151",
    "username": "nasa",
    "fullName": "NASA",
    "url": "https://www.instagram.com/nasa/",
    "inputUrl": "nasa",
    "profilePicUrl": "https://scontent-lga3-2.cdninstagram.com/...",
    "biography": "🚀 🌎 Exploring the universe and our home planet. Verification: nasa.gov/socialmedia",
    "externalUrl": "https://www.nasa.gov/",
    "followerCount": 96323377,
    "followsCount": 80,
    "postsCount": 4519,
    "igtvVideoCount": 171,
    "highlightReelCount": 7,
    "isVerified": true,
    "verified": true,
    "isPrivate": false,
    "private": false,
    "isBusinessAccount": true,
    "hasChannel": false,
    "joinedRecently": false,
    "businessCategoryName": "Government Agencies",
    "facebookId": "528817151",
    "relatedProfiles": [
        {
            "id": "953293389",
            "username": "iss",
            "fullName": "International Space Station",
            "isVerified": true,
            "isPrivate": false,
            "profilePicUrl": "https://scontent-lga3-2.cdninstagram.com/..."
        }
    ],
    "bioLinks": [
        {
            "title": "Launches & Landings",
            "url": "http://nasa.gov/events",
            "lynxUrl": "https://l.instagram.com/...",
            "linkType": "external"
        }
    ],
    "scrapedAt": "2025-01-15T10:30:00.000Z"
}

What You Get:

• Profile Identification - Username, full name, and profile ID for tracking
• Profile Image - Profile picture URL for visual identification
• Biography - Complete bio text and external links
• Engagement Metrics - Follower, following, and post counts for performance analysis
• Account Status - Verification, privacy, and business account information
• Business Information - Category and Facebook ID for business accounts
• Related Profiles - Connected accounts for network analysis
• Timestamps - Scraping date for time-based analysis
• Direct Links - Easy access to profiles for verification

Download Options: CSV, Excel, or JSON formats for easy analysis in spreadsheets or BI tools

✨ Why Choose the Instagram Profile Scraper?

• ⚡ Fast Processing - Extract hundreds of profiles per minute with parallel processing
• 🎯 Multi-Format Support - Works with usernames, @handles, or profile URLs
• 📊 Complete Data - Every profile contains comprehensive information for analysis
• 🔒 No Login Required - Access public Instagram data without authentication
• 💼 Business Intelligence - Get business account details and categories
• 🤝 Network Analysis - Discover related profiles for influencer networks
• 💡 User-Friendly - Simple interface with clear instructions, no technical knowledge needed

Time Savings: Collect thousands of Instagram profiles in minutes instead of hours of manual research
Efficiency: Process multiple profiles simultaneously, saving days of manual work for influencer research projects

🚀 How to Use

1. Sign Up: Create a free account w/ $5 credit (takes 2 minutes)
2. Find the Scraper: Visit the Instagram Profile Scraper page on Apify
3. Set Input: Add Instagram usernames, @handles, or profile URLs (we'll show you exactly what to enter)
4. Configure Options: Set proxy configuration if needed (optional)
5. Run It: Click "Start" and let it collect your data
6. Download Data: Get your results in the "Dataset" tab as CSV, Excel, or JSON

Total Time: About 5 minutes to set up and get your first results
No Technical Skills Required: Everything is point-and-click

💼 Business Use Cases

Influencer Marketers:

• Research influencer profiles and engagement metrics
• Build comprehensive influencer databases
• Analyze competitor influencer partnerships
• Identify potential brand ambassadors

Social Media Managers:

• Track competitor profile strategies and growth
• Monitor brand mentions and profile changes
• Analyze industry leader profiles
• Build prospect lists for partnerships

Marketing Analysts:

• Research influencer engagement rates and audience size
• Identify trending profiles in your industry
• Build comprehensive competitor intelligence databases
• Analyze profile growth trends over time

Business Development:

• Find potential business partners and collaborators
• Identify industry leaders and thought leaders
• Build prospect lists for outreach campaigns
• Research company profiles and business accounts

Market Researchers:

• Collect public social media profile data for trend analysis
• Monitor industry conversations and profile changes
• Build datasets for academic or business research
• Analyze profile demographics and business categories

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does it work?
A: Instagram Profile Scraper is easy to use and requires no technical knowledge. Simply add Instagram usernames, @handles, or profile URLs, and let the tool collect the profile data automatically.

Q: Do I need an Instagram account?
A: No. This scraper only accesses public data that anyone can see without logging in.

Q: Can I scrape private accounts?
A: No. Private accounts require authentication and are not supported. Only public profiles can be scraped.

Q: How accurate is the data?
A: The data comes directly from Instagram's public API, ensuring accuracy. All follower counts, engagement metrics, and profile details match what you see on Instagram.

Q: Why are some profiles returning no data? A: Several reasons: (1) Private accounts cannot be scraped, (2) The account doesn't exist, (3) Instagram rate-limited the request (use proxies for 20+ profiles), (4) Very high-profile accounts like @rihanna may have extra protection.

Q: How many profiles can I scrape?
A: Free users are automatically limited to the first 100 usernames. Paid users can process unlimited usernames. The scraper processes all usernames you provide (or the first 100 for free users).

Q: Can I schedule regular runs?
A: Yes. You can schedule the scraper to run automatically at regular intervals using Apify's scheduling features or integrations with tools like Make or Zapier.

Q: Is this legal?
A: This scraper collects publicly available data. Always follow Instagram's Terms of Service and applicable laws in your jurisdiction. Respect user privacy and use data responsibly.

Q: What if I need help?
A: Check our documentation or reach out through Apify's support channels. Our team is here to help you get the most out of this tool.

Q: Is my data secure?
A: Yes. Apify provides enterprise grade security. Your data is stored securely and only accessible to you. All processing happens in secure cloud environments.

🔌 Integrate Instagram Profile Scraper with any app and automate your workflow

Last but not least, Instagram Profile Scraper can be connected with almost any cloud service or web app thanks to integrations on the Apify platform.

These includes:

• Make
• Zapier
• Slack
• Airbyte
• GitHub
• Google Drive
• and much more.

Alternatively, you can use webhooks to carry out an action whenever an event occurs, e.g. get a notification whenever Instagram Profile Scraper successfully finishes a run.

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