Instagram Hashtags Scraper - No Login Required

What does this scraper do?

This actor extracts Instagram hashtag data based on a search keyword.

Enter a hashtag or keyword, run the actor, and receive structured hashtag metrics and related data.

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

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

Why scrape Instagram hashtags?

Hashtags drive discovery on Instagram. Analyzing hashtag data helps marketers, creators, and analysts to:

• Discover trending hashtags
• Analyze hashtag popularity and media volume
• Identify niche audience opportunities
• Optimize content reach with data-driven hashtag strategies
• Benchmark competitor hashtag usage
• Track emerging trends across industries
• Build structured hashtag research datasets

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 hashtag or keyword (e.g., "marketing", "travel", "fitness").

Step 3: Start the run: Click Start to begin scraping. The actor will fetch related hashtag data for your query.

Step 4: 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

{
  "query": "marketing"
}

Field	Type	Description
query	String	Hashtag search term or keyword (without # symbol)

What data does this scraper extract?

Formats: JSON, CSV, Excel

Key Fields Extracted:

• id - Unique Instagram hashtag identifier
• name - Hashtag name without the # symbol
• media_count - Total number of posts using the hashtag
• allow_following - Boolean indicating if users can follow the hashtag
• profile_pic_url - Associated profile picture URL if available

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

Sample Output

[
  {
    "allow_following": false,
    "id": "17843878606024523",
    "media_count": 157724,
    "name": "marketinginsights",
    "profile_pic_url": null
  },
  {
    "allow_following": false,
    "id": "17841556174107909",
    "media_count": 186116,
    "name": "businessinsights",
    "profile_pic_url": null
  },
  {
    "allow_following": false,
    "id": "17843171689022801",
    "media_count": 143866,
    "name": "industryinsights",
    "profile_pic_url": null
  }
]

All data is delivered in structured JSON format suitable for hashtag analytics, content strategy optimization, and Instagram trend research.

Key Features:

• 📈 Extract Instagram hashtag metrics at scale
• 📊 Capture media counts and hashtag identifiers
• ⚡ Structured JSON output ready for analytics and automation
• 📈 Discover trending and niche hashtags
• 📊 Export-ready formats including JSON, CSV, and Excel
• ⚡ Scalable architecture for high-volume hashtag searches
• 🔒 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 extract private hashtag data? Only publicly available hashtag data can be extracted.

Can I search multiple hashtags? Yes. Run separate executions for each hashtag query.

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