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Instagram Followers Scraper: Extract follower profiles with usernames, names, bios, follower counts, profile URLs, and available public details. Build structured audience datasets for influencer discovery, competitor research, audience analysis, lead generation, and social media intelligence.

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$24.99/month + usage

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Scrapier

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