Instagram Related Person Scraper

Instagram Related Person Scraper

The Instagram Related Person Scraper automatically pulls the “related” or “suggested” profiles that Instagram shows on public accounts — at scale. It solves the manual grind of clicking through suggested accounts by reliably extracting similar profiles with usernames, names, verification status, and avatars for each source profile. Built for marketers, developers, data analysts, and researchers, this Instagram related users scraper enables rapid influencer discovery, competitor mapping, and audience research across many profiles at once using CSV/JSON exports.

What data / output can you get?

Below are the exact fields this Instagram similar accounts scraper returns in the dataset. All fields mirror the actor’s output schema.

Data type	Description	Example value
username	The input Instagram username the suggestions were fetched for	"ishowspeed"
limit	The requested maximum number of related profiles per input	10
related_profiles_count	Number of related profiles actually collected	9
related_profiles[].id	Unique identifier of the related profile	"288090135"
related_profiles[].username	Handle of the related account	"mls"
related_profiles[].full_name	Display name of the related account	"Major League Soccer"
related_profiles[].is_private	Whether the related account is private	false
related_profiles[].is_verified	Whether the related account is verified	true
related_profiles[].profile_pic_url	URL to the related account’s profile photo	"https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/…/n.jpg"
error (optional)	Error message if the request failed for a username	"HTTP 429: ..."

Notes:

• Results are exportable in JSON and CSV via the Apify dataset.
• The related profiles list may be empty and error may be present when a profile cannot be fetched (e.g., blocking or throttling).

Key features

• ⚡ Bulk related account discovery
  Run the Instagram suggested accounts scraper across many profiles in one go by passing a list of URLs/handles/usernames.

• 🧭 Mixed input formats
  Paste full profile URLs, @handles, or plain usernames — the Instagram related profiles finder normalizes them automatically.

• 🧱 Robust anti-blocking with proxies
  When Apify Proxy is enabled, the actor initializes a residential proxy and retries intelligently to reduce blocks and login walls.

• 🕵️ Chrome-like HTTP fingerprinting
  Uses curl_cffi with Chrome impersonation for higher request acceptance to the Instagram web_profile_info endpoint.

• 📦 Clean, structured outputs
  Exports a compact row per input with username, limit, related_profiles_count, and a structured array of related profiles for CSV/JSON pipelines.

• 🧰 Developer-friendly on Apify
  Designed as a production-ready Instagram recommended users scraper actor: configurable inputs, resilient requests, and predictable dataset schema.

• 🚨 Clear error surfacing
  If a profile cannot be retrieved, the row includes an error string without breaking the whole run — ideal for automation stability.

• 🔁 Scalable network mapping
  Combine multiple inputs with per-username limits to quickly map clusters of similar accounts and competitors.

How to use Instagram Related Person Scraper - step by step

1. Create or log in to your Apify account.
2. Open the Instagram Related Person Scraper actor.
3. Add input data in the urls field:
   • Full URL: https://www.instagram.com/username/
   • Handle: @username
   • Plain: username
     You can mix formats and add multiple entries to scrape in bulk.
4. Set max_profiles to control how many suggested accounts to collect per input (default 50; up to 10,000).
5. (Recommended) Configure proxyConfiguration and enable Apify Proxy for consistent runs. The actor will use a residential proxy strategy for reliability.
6. Start the run. The Instagram related accounts extractor will fetch suggestions for each provided profile.
7. Download your results from the dataset in JSON or CSV.
8. Optional: Automate your pipeline by connecting the dataset to your analytics or enrichment workflow.

Pro tip: Queue several profiles with tuned max_profiles to build a rich map of similar accounts fast using this Instagram related people search tool.

Use cases

Use case name	Description
Marketing – influencer discovery	Identify similar creators to your top partners using this Instagram similar influencers finder to expand outreach efficiently.
Competitor analysis – similar accounts	Use the Instagram competitor similar accounts scraper to map adjacent brands and pages for benchmarking.
Audience research – network mapping	Scrape Instagram related accounts to reveal clusters of related profiles around your audience’s favorite handles.
Research & academia – community graphs	Build datasets of suggested connections for social network studies and trend analysis.
Agency ops – prospecting at scale	Feed a CRM with structured related accounts from many clients’ profiles using CSV/JSON exports.
Product growth – lookalike discovery	Run the Instagram similar users finder tool on seed accounts to locate lookalikes for campaigns and partnerships.
Partnerships – niche scouting	Find recommended accounts in niche verticals to accelerate creator and affiliate scouting.

Why choose Instagram Related Person Scraper?

This Instagram account suggestions scraper is built for precision, scale, and reliability on Apify.

• ✅ Accurate, structured results — Clean fields for analytics and enrichment (username, limits, counts, and related profiles).
• ⚙️ Chrome impersonation — Improves fetch stability for the Instagram web_profile_info endpoint.
• 🌐 Proxy-ready anti-blocking — Automatically leverages residential proxies when enabled to reduce throttling and login walls.
• 📈 Scales with your workload — Batch multiple profiles and control per-username limits up to 10,000.
• 👨‍💻 Developer-friendly — Consistent schema makes it easy to integrate into data pipelines and automations.
• 🔒 Public-data focus — Works with public profiles and suggested connections — a safer alternative to risky browser bots and extensions.
• 💾 Easy exports — Download JSON or CSV directly from the dataset.

Bottom line: a reliable Instagram related accounts bot for growth teams who need consistent, clean outputs.

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

Yes — when used responsibly. This tool extracts publicly available related/suggested profiles from Instagram without accessing private data or accounts.

Guidelines for compliant use:

• Only target public profiles and publicly available suggestions.
• Respect Instagram’s terms and applicable laws in your jurisdiction.
• Use results ethically for research, analysis, and outreach — not spam or misuse.
• Consult your legal team for edge cases and regulatory considerations.

The scraper does not log into accounts or request private data.

Input parameters & output format

Example JSON input

{
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true
  },
  "urls": [
    "https://www.instagram.com/ishowspeed/",
    "@mrbeast",
    "mls"
  ],
  "max_profiles": 10
}

Input parameters

• 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: none
  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: none
  Required: no

Example JSON output

{
  "username": "ishowspeed",
  "limit": 10,
  "related_profiles_count": 3,
  "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"
    },
    {
      "id": "278193020",
      "full_name": "FaZe Clan",
      "is_private": false,
      "is_verified": true,
      "profile_pic_url": "https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-19/472111763_888768759998285_1747011215400138632_n.jpg",
      "username": "fazeclan"
    }
  ]
}

Notes:

• Each dataset item represents one input username.
• The error field appears only if an individual profile failed to fetch.

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FAQ

Is there a free trial?

Yes. Apify provides free trial minutes so you can test the Instagram Related Person Scraper before upgrading. Check the actor page for current limits and pricing.

Do I need to log in or provide cookies?

No. The scraper does not require login credentials. It uses a public Instagram endpoint and initializes a session token and app ID from the profile page.

How many results can I collect per profile?

You control this via max_profiles (default 50, up to 10,000). The Instagram related accounts bot will stop at your limit or when the suggestions list ends.

Can I run multiple profiles at once?

Yes. Add several entries to urls (full URLs, @handles, or plain usernames) and the Instagram similar profiles finder software will process them in batch.

What fields do I get back?

Each row includes username, limit, related_profiles_count, and related_profiles with id, username, full_name, is_private, is_verified, and profile_pic_url. An error field appears if a fetch fails.

Does it scrape private accounts?

It fetches suggested/related accounts surfaced by Instagram. Private accounts may appear in suggestions, and you’ll see is_private in the output. The actor only uses public endpoints.

How do proxies work?

When proxyConfiguration.useApifyProxy is enabled, the actor uses a residential proxy strategy with retries to reduce blocking and login walls for this Instagram account suggestions scraper.

Can I export to CSV?

Yes. All results are stored in an Apify dataset that you can download as JSON or CSV for downstream analytics and enrichment.

Closing CTA / Final thoughts

The Instagram Related Person Scraper is built to extract Instagram suggested profiles quickly and reliably for growth teams and researchers. With mixed-format inputs, proxy-ready stability, and clean JSON/CSV outputs, it’s ideal for influencer discovery, competitor mapping, and audience research at scale.

Marketers, data analysts, agencies, and developers can run bulk jobs, tune per-profile limits, and export structured datasets for fast insights. If you’re automating, trigger runs via Apify and connect the dataset to your pipeline for hands-free enrichment.

Start mapping your niche’s related accounts today and turn Instagram’s suggestions into actionable intelligence.