Instagram Tagged Mentions Posts Scraper

Instagram Tagged Mentions Posts Scraper

Instagram Tagged Mentions Posts Scraper is an Apify actor that finds and extracts Instagram posts where specified accounts are tagged or mentioned. It solves the challenge of tracking brand and creator visibility by detecting tagged posts and caption mentions, then returning structured post data with engagement metrics, media URLs, owner details, and top comments. Built for marketers, developers, data analysts, and researchers, it streams post records to the dataset in real time and produces a consolidated JSON summary for automation and reporting at scale. 🚀

What data / output can you get?

Below are the primary fields this actor extracts and pushes to the Apify dataset (one record per post). All field names match the dataset items exactly.

Data type	Description	Example value
post_id	Unique post identifier	"3740410677015175173_2278169415"
short_code	Instagram shortcode for the post	"DPom7F1kWAF"
post_type	Classification of result: user_post, tagged, or mentioned	"tagged"
like_count	Total likes on the post	182727
comment_count	Total comments on the post	3994
video_view_count	Total views for video content (or derived from play count)	5482837
video_play_count	Video play count if available	5482837
post_date	ISO timestamp of publication	"2025-10-10T16:02:47.000Z"
display_url	Primary media URL (image or first carousel image)	"https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/...n.jpg"
caption	Full post caption text	"Sorry Karl for pushing you into lava... #ad"
video_duration	Video length in seconds	62.5
video_url	Direct video URL if applicable	"https://instagram.fna.fbcdn.net/...mp4"
alt	Accessibility caption (if available)	null
is_affiliate	Affiliate flag (if present in source)	false
is_paid_partnership	Paid partnership flag	true
sponsor_user	Array of sponsor/partner accounts (if detected)	[]
tagged_users	Array of tagged users with IDs, usernames, names	[{"user_id":"1902301128","username":"chandlerhallow","full_name":"Chandler Hallow"}]
mentioned_user	Target username if mentioned in caption	"mrbeast"
latest_comments	Up to 1 top comment with owner and like info	[{"id":"...","text":"Great post!","owner":{"id":"...","username":"..."},"edge_liked_by":{"count":12}}]
owner	Post owner object with id, username, verification, counts	{"id":"2278169415","username":"mrbeast",...}
success	Processing flag per post	true

Bonus outputs:

• The actor also saves a consolidated summary object (metadata + posts) to the Key‑Value Store under the key OUTPUT.
• Download results in JSON, CSV, or Excel directly from the Apify dataset UI.

Key features

• ✨ Comprehensive post mapping
  Extracts captions, engagement metrics (likes, comments, views, plays), media URLs, video duration, tagged users, mention detection, paid/affiliate/ad flags, owner metadata, and a top comment per post.

• 🏷️ Tagged & mentioned detection
  Classifies each record as user_post, tagged, or mentioned. It also explores related accounts to surface additional posts that tag or mention your primary target for broader coverage.

• 📡 Real‑time streaming + final summary
  Streams each post to the dataset with Actor.pushData and produces a consolidated OUTPUT JSON (metadata + posts) in the Key‑Value Store for straightforward API consumption.

• 🛡️ Proxy‑backed reliability
  Pre‑configured to use premium residential proxies for stability and success on public Instagram endpoints.

• 📈 Scalable limits per user
  Control results with maxPosts (10–1000 per user). Pagination and retry logic are built in for robustness.

• 🔌 Integration‑ready
  Access your data via Apify API, and export datasets as JSON, CSV, or Excel. Ideal for pipelines, dashboards, and analytics workflows.

How to use Instagram Tagged Mentions Posts Scraper - step by step

1. 🔑 Sign in to Apify
   Create a free Apify account or log in.

2. 🧭 Open the actor
   Find “Instagram Tagged Mentions Posts Scraper” in the Apify Store and click Try for free.

3. ✏️ Provide input

   • urlsOrKeywords: Add Instagram usernames (e.g., mrbeast), @handles, or full profile URLs.
   • maxPosts: Set how many posts to collect per target (10–1000).
   • proxyConfiguration: Leave as is or customize if needed.

4. ⚙️ Review settings
   The actor is pre‑configured for premium residential proxies. Adjust maxPosts to control volume per user.

5. 🚀 Run the actor
   Click Save & Start. The run logs progress and streams posts to the dataset in real time.

6. 📊 Monitor progress
   In the run console, you’ll see collected shortcodes, likes, and post types (user_post, tagged, mentioned).

7. 💾 Download results

   • Dataset: Each post is an individual record (export as JSON/CSV/Excel).
   • Key‑Value Store: Get the OUTPUT JSON for a metadata summary plus an array of all posts.

Pro tip: Automate scheduled monitoring via the Apify API and Scheduler to keep a rolling feed of new tagged and mentioned posts for your tracked accounts.

Use cases

Use case name	Description
Brand monitoring & reputation	Track public posts that tag or mention your brand. Quantify engagement and spot trends across user-generated content.
Influencer & collaboration tracking	Identify collaborations and partner tags to map creator activity and campaign performance.
Campaign reporting	Aggregate tagged/mentioned posts for post‑campaign wrap‑ups with likes, comments, views, and media links.
Social listening & sentiment research	Export captions and top comments for NLP or sentiment analysis pipelines.
Competitive intelligence	Monitor how competitors are tagged or mentioned and benchmark engagement.
Data enrichment & analytics	Pipe structured post records into BI tools via Apify API for dashboards and time‑series analysis.
Academic & market research	Build ethically sourced datasets of public Instagram content for studies and trend analysis.

Why choose Instagram Tagged Mentions Posts Scraper?

This actor focuses on precision, automation, and reliability for tracking tagged and mentioned Instagram content at scale.

• 🎯 Accurate tagged/mentioned detection across networks for broader coverage.
• ⚙️ Developer‑friendly outputs with per‑post dataset items and a consolidated OUTPUT JSON.
• 🚀 Scales per user with maxPosts controls and paginated collection.
• 🔒 Proxy‑backed and designed for public data collection on Instagram endpoints.
• 🔄 Easy exports (JSON/CSV/Excel) and Apify API access for downstream automation.
• 🧱 More reliable than fragile browser extensions or manual copy‑paste methods.

In short, it’s a production‑ready Instagram tagged/mentioned post scraper that delivers structured, analysis‑ready data without the instability of ad‑hoc tools.

Is it legal to use Instagram Tagged Mentions Posts Scraper?

✅ Yes, when used responsibly.

This actor targets publicly available Instagram posts and does not access private profiles. You should:

• Collect only public data.
• Avoid scraping private profiles or personal/sensitive data.
• Respect data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Use results for research, analytics, or reporting — not for spam or abuse.
• Consult your legal team for edge cases and ensure compliance with platform terms.

Input parameters & output format

JSON input example

{
  "urlsOrKeywords": [
    "mrbeast",
    "https://www.instagram.com/feastables"
  ],
  "maxPosts": 25,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": false
  }
}

Input parameters (from schema):

• urlsOrKeywords (array, required)
  Description: Enter usernames (e.g., mrbeast) or full profile URLs to target.
  Default: none (required).
• maxPosts (integer, optional)
  Description: Limit the number of posts to scrape for each target account (10–1000).
  Default: 10 (minimum: 10, maximum: 1000).
• proxyConfiguration (object, optional)
  Description: This actor is pre-configured to use premium residential proxies for maximum reliability.
  Default prefill: {"useApifyProxy": false}

Notes:

• The actor streams each post to the dataset as an individual item.
• A consolidated summary object is saved to the Key‑Value Store as OUTPUT.

OUTPUT (Key‑Value Store) JSON example

{
  "metadata": {
    "total_users": 2,
    "total_posts": 3,
    "successful_users": 2,
    "failed_users": 0,
    "processing_timestamp": "2026-04-15T12:34:56.000000"
  },
  "posts": [
    {
      "post_id": "3740410677015175173_2278169415",
      "short_code": "DPom7F1kWAF",
      "is_affiliate": false,
      "is_paid_partnership": true,
      "is_ad": false,
      "like_count": 182727,
      "comment_count": 3994,
      "video_view_count": 5482837,
      "video_play_count": 5482837,
      "post_date": "2025-10-10T16:02:47.000Z",
      "display_url": "https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/...n.jpg",
      "alt": null,
      "caption": "Sorry Karl for pushing you into lava, but at least we rescued all the meat babies #ad",
      "video_duration": 62.5,
      "video_url": "https://instagram.fna.fbcdn.net/...mp4",
      "sponsor_user": [],
      "owner": {
        "id": "2278169415",
        "username": "mrbeast",
        "is_verified": true,
        "profile_pic_url": "https://instagram.fna.fbcdn.net/...jpg",
        "blocked_by_viewer": false,
        "restricted_by_viewer": null,
        "followed_by_viewer": false,
        "full_name": "MrBeast",
        "has_blocked_viewer": false,
        "is_embeds_disabled": false,
        "is_private": false,
        "is_unpublished": false,
        "requested_by_viewer": false,
        "pass_tiering_recommendation": true,
        "edge_owner_to_timeline_media": {
          "count": 0
        },
        "edge_followed_by": {
          "count": 0
        }
      },
      "latest_comments": [],
      "post_type": "user_post",
      "tagged_users": [
        {
          "user_id": "187511753",
          "username": "karljacobs",
          "full_name": "Karl Jacobs"
        }
      ],
      "mentioned_user": null,
      "success": true
    }
  ]
}

Dataset items:

• Each dataset record is a single post object identical to items under posts in the example above.
• Fields may be null or empty when not present in the source (e.g., alt, video_url, sponsor_user).

FAQ

Is there a free trial?

Yes. This actor includes a trial period (120 minutes) on the Apify platform so you can evaluate performance before subscribing.

What types of inputs are supported?

You can provide Instagram usernames, @handles, or full profile URLs via the urlsOrKeywords array. The actor normalizes these into usernames automatically.

How many posts can I scrape per user?

You control this with maxPosts. Set a value from 10 to 1000 per target account to manage volume and runtime.

Where do results appear?

Each post is pushed to the dataset in real time for easy export (JSON/CSV/Excel). A consolidated summary with metadata and all posts is saved to the Key‑Value Store under the key OUTPUT.

Does this require login or cookies?

No. The actor accesses public endpoints and is pre‑configured with premium residential proxies for reliability. It does not require login.

What data points are included?

You get post engagement (likes, comments, views), captions, media URLs, video duration, tagged users, mention detection, owner metadata, a top comment, and partner/paid flags when available. See the data table above for exact fields.

Can I detect paid partnerships or sponsors?

Yes. Fields like is_paid_partnership and sponsor_user are included when present in the source data.

Is this compliant with Instagram’s policies?

The actor is designed to collect only publicly available data. Always ensure your usage complies with Instagram’s terms and applicable regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

Final thoughts

Instagram Tagged Mentions Posts Scraper is built to capture and structure the Instagram posts that matter most to your brand or research—tagged and mentioned content with full context. With proxy-backed reliability, per-post dataset records, and a consolidated OUTPUT JSON, it’s ideal for marketers, analysts, and developers who need dependable social data pipelines. Integrate via the Apify API, schedule automated runs, and start making smarter, data-driven decisions from public Instagram content today. 🌟