Instagram Related Person Scraper

Instagram Related Person Scraper

The Instagram Related Person Scraper automatically discovers and extracts “related” or “suggested” profiles from public Instagram accounts — the people Instagram says are similar. It solves the manual research problem by turning lookalike suggestions into structured data you can analyze and act on. Ideal for marketers, developers, data analysts, and researchers, this Instagram related accounts scraper works as an Instagram user discovery tool to map creator networks, run competitor research, and power audience overlap analysis at scale.

What data / output can you get?

Here are the exact fields this Instagram suggested users scraper produces in the dataset. Field names match the actor’s output schema.

Data type	Description	Example value
username	The input profile username the results relate to	ishowspeed
limit	Maximum number of related profiles requested for this username	10
related_profiles_count	Count of profiles actually collected for this username	10
related_profiles[].id	Unique identifier of a related profile	288090135
related_profiles[].username	Handle of a related profile	mls
related_profiles[].full_name	Display name of a related profile	Major League Soccer
related_profiles[].is_private	Whether the related profile is private	false
related_profiles[].is_verified	Whether the related profile is verified	true
related_profiles[].profile_pic_url	Direct URL to the profile’s image	https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-19/486639052_3940094029582201_1211526993537926742_n.jpg...
error	Optional error message if a profile failed to fetch	BLOCKED_LOGIN_WALL: response was HTML, not JSON

Notes:

• Results are stored in the Apify dataset where you can export to JSON or CSV for downstream analysis.
• Each item represents one input username with its collected related profiles.

Key features

• 🛡️ Bold anti-blocking with residential proxy strategy
  Forces residential proxy usage (when enabled) with retry logic and Chrome-impersonated requests for reliable extraction on public profiles.

• 🔍 Accurate Instagram related profiles extraction
  Gathers lookalike accounts via Instagram’s web_profile_info endpoint and parses edge_related_profiles/edge_chaining to capture real “people also follow” style suggestions.

• 📦 Structured results for analysis
  Clean JSON structure with top-level fields (username, limit, related_profiles_count) and per-profile details (id, username, full_name, is_private, is_verified, profile_pic_url).

• 📈 Batch scraping & bulk automation
  Submit multiple profile URLs, @handles, or usernames in one run to build relationship maps at scale with this Instagram related users finder.

• 🔌 Developer-friendly, Apify-native
  Built on the Apify platform for easy integration into pipelines. Access datasets programmatically and connect this Instagram related profiles extractor to your tooling.

• 🗂 Easy exports
  Download results from the dataset in JSON or CSV to feed CRMs, BI tools, or notebooks.

• ⚠️ Per-username error reporting
  If a fetch fails (e.g., temporary login wall), the row includes an error string so you can retry or adjust proxy settings.

• 🧭 Works for discovery and research
  Perfect as an Instagram similar accounts scraper and Instagram lookalike accounts tool for influencer discovery, competitor tracking, and audience overlap exploration.

How to use Instagram Related Person Scraper - step by step

1. 🔑 Sign in to Apify
   Create or log in to your Apify account to access the actor.

2. 🔎 Open the Instagram Related Person Scraper
   Find and open the actor on the Apify platform.

3. 📋 Add input profiles
   In the urls field, enter one or more profiles in any of these formats:

   • Full URL: https://www.instagram.com/username/
   • Handle: @username
   • Plain: username

4. ⚙️ Set max_profiles
   Use max_profiles to control how many related profiles you fetch per input username. Default is 50 (supported range: 0–10,000).

5. 🔒 Enable proxy (recommended)
   In proxyConfiguration, turn on Apify Proxy with residential IPs for the most reliable runs. The actor will leverage residential proxy with retry logic when enabled.

6. ▶️ Run the scraper
   Start the run. The actor bootstraps a session, fetches web_profile_info for each username, and extracts related profiles.

7. ⏳ Monitor progress
   Logs will show per-username progress and how many related profiles were collected.

8. 💾 Export your results
   Open the run’s dataset and export to JSON or CSV. Each item contains username-level results and the related_profiles array.

Pro tip: Run larger batches of creators to build comprehensive relationship graphs for your Instagram profile relationship mapping workflows.

Use cases

Use case name	Description
Digital marketing – influencer discovery	Identify lookalike creators your audience already follows using this Instagram similar profiles finder to expand partnerships.
Competitor research – related accounts	Map brands and creators Instagram suggests around competitors with an Instagram related accounts search to spot positioning and niches.
Audience overlap – network mapping	Build graphs of similar/suggested profiles and use this Instagram audience overlap tool to guide targeting and content strategy.
Social research – academic studies	Analyze public creator networks with structured outputs from this Instagram related users crawler for community detection and clustering.
Lead lists – creator outreach	Use the Instagram people also follow scraper to enrich outreach lists with verified, related profiles.
Automation – data pipelines	Integrate this Instagram user discovery tool with Apify datasets to feed analytics dashboards and workflow automation.

Why choose Instagram Related Person Scraper?

Built for precision, reliability, and scale, this Instagram related profiles extractor delivers consistent, structured results for professional workflows.

• ✅ High-accuracy related profile parsing (edge_related_profiles/edge_chaining aware)
• 🔄 Scales across multiple input profiles in one run
• 🧑‍💻 Developer-ready on Apify with easy dataset access
• 🛡️ Production-tested anti-block approach with residential proxies and retries
• 📤 Clean JSON/CSV exports for analytics and enrichment
• 🔒 Public data only; no login required for operation (proxy recommended)
• 💸 More reliable than browser extensions or unstable one-off tools

In short: a production-ready Instagram related accounts scraper vs. fragile alternatives.

Is it legal / ethical to use Instagram Related Person Scraper?

Yes — when used responsibly on public data. This tool fetches publicly available profile metadata and suggested/related accounts without accessing private profiles or authenticated data.

Guidelines for compliant use:

• Only target publicly accessible Instagram profiles.
• Respect platform terms and avoid misuse; enable proxyConfiguration to reduce rate-limit issues rather than force access.
• Use results for legitimate purposes (research, analysis, marketing insights).
• Consult your legal team for edge cases and local compliance (e.g., GDPR/CCPA).

Input parameters & output format

Example input JSON

{
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true
  },
  "urls": [
    "https://www.instagram.com/ishowspeed/",
    "@mrbeast",
    "mls"
  ],
  "max_profiles": 25
}

Input fields

• urls (array)
  Description: Enter one or more Instagram profiles to scrape related accounts from. Supports mixed formats: full URL (https://www.instagram.com/username/), @handle (@username), or plain username (username). Add multiple entries to map networks across several creators in one run.
  Default: Prefill includes ["https://www.instagram.com/ishowspeed/"]
  Required: No

• max_profiles (integer)
  Description: How many related profiles to fetch per input username. Higher = more data, but slower runs. Recommended sweet spot: 20–100. Maximum: 10,000.
  Default: 50
  Required: No

• proxyConfiguration (object)
  Description: Enable Apify Proxy for reliable scraping. Residential proxies reduce blocks and rate limits. Strongly recommended for consistent results.
  Default: { "useApifyProxy": true }
  Required: No

Example output JSON

[
  {
    "username": "ishowspeed",
    "limit": 10,
    "related_profiles_count": 10,
    "related_profiles": [
      {
        "id": "288090135",
        "full_name": "Major League Soccer",
        "is_private": false,
        "is_verified": true,
        "profile_pic_url": "https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-19/486639052_3940094029582201_1211526993537926742_n.jpg",
        "username": "mls"
      },
      {
        "id": "6229137320",
        "full_name": "Cafu",
        "is_private": false,
        "is_verified": true,
        "profile_pic_url": "https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-19/482153685_1195697322129702_2044499451179788165_n.jpg",
        "username": "cafu2"
      }
    ]
  },
  {
    "username": "someprofile",
    "limit": 25,
    "related_profiles_count": 0,
    "related_profiles": [],
    "error": "BLOCKED_LOGIN_WALL: response was HTML, not JSON"
  }
]

Notes:

• error appears only when a particular username fails to fetch.
• related_profiles_count reflects the number of items returned in related_profiles.

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FAQ

Is there a free version or trial?

Yes. The actor supports a trial period on Apify runs as configured in the listing, allowing you to test before committing to ongoing use.

Do I need to log in to use this?

No login is required. The actor targets publicly available endpoints and profiles. However, Instagram may present occasional login walls; enabling residential proxies in proxyConfiguration is strongly recommended.

How many related profiles can I collect per user?

You control this with max_profiles. The default is 50 and the maximum is 10,000 per input username. Larger limits may increase run time.

What output fields are included?

Each dataset item includes username, limit, related_profiles_count, related_profiles (array of id, username, full_name, is_private, is_verified, profile_pic_url), and an optional error.

Can I use this as an Instagram related users finder for competitor research?

Yes. It functions as an Instagram similar accounts scraper and Instagram related accounts search tool for discovering lookalike profiles around competitors or influencers.

Does it support automation and integrations?

Yes. As an Apify actor, results are stored in a dataset you can access programmatically. Export JSON/CSV and plug into workflows for an Instagram related users crawler use case.

How can I reduce blocks or throttling?

Enable Apify residential proxy via proxyConfiguration. The actor applies a residential proxy strategy with retries and Chrome-impersonated requests to improve reliability.

Is scraping related profiles legal?

Yes, when used on public data and within platform and legal guidelines. Avoid private data and ensure responsible, compliant use.

Closing CTA / Final thoughts

Instagram Related Person Scraper is built to discover and export Instagram-suggested lookalike profiles in clean, structured datasets. With reliable proxy handling, batch input support, and JSON/CSV exports, it’s ideal for marketers, researchers, and developers running influencer discovery, competitor mapping, and audience analysis. Integrate it into your pipeline via Apify datasets and start building a scalable Instagram related accounts scraper workflow today.