Instagram Following Scraper - No Login Required

What does this scraper do?

This actor extracts the Instagram following list from any public profile.

Enter a username, run the actor, and receive structured data of accounts that the target profile follows.

No Instagram login, no cookies, no session handling required.

Cookieless architecture ensures stable, risk-free, and scalable automation.

Why scrape Instagram following lists?

Instagram following data reveals audience interests, competitor networks, and influencer ecosystems. This helps marketers, analysts, and sales teams to:

• Analyze competitor following behavior
• Identify high-value audience segments
• Discover influencers and industry communities
• Build social graph and network models
• Generate qualified leads from niche accounts
• Enrich CRM databases with verified profiles
• Develop targeted outreach campaigns

Its cookieless design fits scalable data pipelines without needing Instagram accounts.

How much will scraping cost?

The pricing for this actor is $2.50 per 1,000 scraped results. Refer to the pricing page.

Because this actor does not require login or session management, it reduces operational complexity and lowers the risk associated with account-based scraping. This predictable architecture keeps your data pipelines highly stable.

How to use the scraper

Here is a step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Open the actor: Go to your Apify Console and open the scraper.

Step 2: Enter your input parameters: In the input field, enter the Instagram username, user ID, or profile URL (e.g., "cristiano").

Step 3: Configure extraction depth: Set the maximum number of pages to process.
1 page ≈ 50 following accounts.

Step 4: Start the run: Click Start to begin scraping. The actor will automatically fetch the following list from the public profile.

Step 5: Export or integrate: Once complete, download the dataset in JSON, CSV, or connect it via API to your analytics or automation system.

Input parameters

Below are the configuration options you can use to control the scraper.

Input example

{
  "username": "cristiano",
  "maxPages": 2
}

Field	Type	Description
username	String	Instagram username, user ID, or profile URL
maxPages	Number	Maximum number of pages to extract (1 page ≈ 50 accounts)

What data does this scraper extract?

Formats: JSON, CSV, Excel

Key Fields Extracted:

• username - Instagram handle
• full_name - Display name
• id - Unique user identifier
• is_verified - Verification badge status
• is_private - Account privacy setting
• profile_pic_url - Profile image URL
• latest_reel_media - Timestamp of most recent reel

All data is returned as structured JSON with null-safe fields for reliable downstream processing.

Sample Output

[
  {
    "username": "techfounder",
    "full_name": "Sarah Chen",
    "id": "8472639104",
    "is_verified": true,
    "is_private": false,
    "profile_pic_url": "https://scontent-cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-19/profile_pic.jpg",
    "latest_reel_media": 1734187293
  },
  {
    "username": "digitalmarketer",
    "full_name": "Marcus Johnson",
    "id": "5938271046",
    "is_verified": false,
    "is_private": false,
    "profile_pic_url": "https://scontent-cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-19/profile_pic.jpg",
    "latest_reel_media": 1733982147
  }
]

All data is delivered in structured JSON format suitable for social graph analysis, influencer research, and Instagram lead generation workflows.

Key Features:

• 📈 Extract complete following lists from public profiles
• 📊 Capture verification status and privacy indicators
• ⚡ Structured JSON output ready for analytics and automation
• 📈 Discover influencer ecosystems and niche communities
• 📊 Export-ready formats including JSON, CSV, and Excel
• ⚡ Scalable architecture for processing thousands of accounts
• 🔒 Fully cookieless architecture with no login required

FAQs

Does this scraper require Instagram login? No. It is fully cookieless and does not require login credentials.

Can it scrape private accounts? No. Only publicly accessible profiles can be scraped.

Can I extract thousands of following accounts? Yes. Configure the number of pages to control extraction depth.

Other Instagram scrapers that you may find useful:

Instagram Followers Scraper

Instagram User Info Scraper

Instagram Comments Scraper

Instagram likes scraper

Instagram search hashtags

Instagram location posts

Instagram following

Instagram user posts

Instagram search users

Instagram search reels