Instagram Scraper API
Scrape Instagram public data: Followers, comments, name, account, avatar, hashtag, following, ID, title, profile, views, posts, profile image, timestamp, likes, biography, and so much more. Maintain full control, flexibility, and scale without worrying about infrastructure, proxy servers, or getting blocked.
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Available Instagram Scraper APIs
Instagram Comments Scraper
Scrape Instagram comments and collect data such as user, user URL, date, comment text, likes, number of likes and replies, and much more.
Instagram Posts Scraper
Scrape Instagram posts and extract data such as user posted, description, hashtags, number of comments, likes, photos, location, post ID, and more.
Instagram Profiles Scraper
Scrape Instagram profiles (public) and collect data such as account, ID, followers, post count, verified, following, posts, image, and more.
Instagram Reels Scraper
Scrape Instagram reels (public) and collect data such as URL, username, description, hashtags, number of comments, likes, and more.
CODE EXAMPLES
Easily scrape Instagram data without worrying about being blocked.
Input
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer API_TOKEN" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '[{"url":"https://www.instagram.com/cats_of_instagram/reel/C4GLo_eLO2e/"},{"url":"https://www.instagram.com/catsofinstagram/p/CesFC7JLyFl/?img_index=1"}]' "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger?dataset_id=gd_ltppn085pokosxh13&format=json&uncompressed_webhook=true"
Output
[
{
"timestamp": "2024-12-07",
"url": "https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/drpaulesteso",
"comment_user": "mir***r",
"comment_user_url": "https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mira_pr",
"comment_date": "2024-08-30T16:16:59.000Z",
"comment": "Thank you for being awesome. I’m happy to work with you everyday!",
"likes_number": 3,
"replies_number": 1
},
{
"timestamp": "2024-12-07",
"url": "https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/procoroof",
"comment_user": "sil***ner***ing******",
"comment_user_url": "https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/siliconeroofingtexas",
"comment_date": "2024-12-06T19:13:04.000Z",
"comment": "Do you guys do commercial roofing?",
"likes_number": 1,
"replies_number": 1
}
]
Input
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer API_TOKEN" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '[{"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/Cuf4s0MNqNr"},{"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/Cuvy6JbtyQ6"}]' "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger?dataset_id=gd_lk5ns7kz21pck8jpis&format=json&uncompressed_webhook=true"
Output
[
{
"timestamp": "2024-12-08",
"url": "https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DDBY3Q8CboS",
"user_posted": "indianoilcorp",
"description": "Fueling 4 Years of Unrivalled Performance with XP100, India’s first 100 Octane petrol. XP100 has transformed driving int...",
"hashtags": [
"#IndianOil",
"#XP100",
"#100OctaneFuel",
"#4Years"
],
"num_comments": 5,
"date_posted": "2024-12-01T04:05:41.000Z",
"likes": 185
},
{
"timestamp": "2024-12-08",
"url": "https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DC_UyKtJAho",
"user_posted": "dior",
"description": "Bold and powerful, @JohnnyDepp embodies the new Sauvage film, featuring rock’n’roll and the night, wolves and the moon.\n...",
"hashtags": [
"#DiorBeauty",
"#DiorParfums",
"#DiorSauvage"
],
"num_comments": 10063,
"date_posted": "2021-09-11T14:01:11.000Z",
"likes": 283876
}
]
Input
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer API_TOKEN" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '[{"url":"https://www.instagram.com/cats_of_world_/"},{"url":"https://www.instagram.com/dogsofinstagram/"}]' "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger?dataset_id=gd_l1vikfch901nx3by4&format=json&uncompressed_webhook=true"
Output
[
{
"timestamp": "2023-06-01",
"account": "eco***ulo***e",
"fbid": "17841403999267702",
"id": "4061621308",
"followers": 18810,
"posts_count": 565,
"is_business_account": true,
"is_professional_account": true
},
{
"timestamp": "2023-09-18",
"account": "fet***sa",
"fbid": "17841404596778415",
"id": "4787321225",
"followers": 4121,
"posts_count": 1345,
"is_business_account": true,
"is_professional_account": true
}
]
Input
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer API_TOKEN" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '[{"url":"https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5Rdyj_q7YN/"},{"url":"https://www.instagram.com/reel/C85BZjeSHuO"}]' "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger?dataset_id=gd_lyclm20il4r5helnj&format=json&uncompressed_webhook=true"
Output
[
{
"timestamp": "2024-12-08",
"url": "https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DBV1NINtlh1\/",
"user_posted": "_sakal_hindu_samaj_311",
"description": "#lorencebishnoi #_sakal_hindu_samaj_311 #ahilyanagar #explorepage #viral #like #hindu🕉️🚩 #jayshreeram🏹🕉️🚩",
"hashtags": [
"#lorencebishnoi",
"#_sakal_hindu_samaj_311",
"#ahilyanagar",
"#explorepage",
"#viral",
"#like",
"#hindu🕉️🚩",
"#jayshreeram🏹🕉️🚩"
],
"num_comments": 2,
"date_posted": "2024-10-20T09:36:11.000Z",
"likes": 1268
},
{
"timestamp": "2024-12-08",
"url": "https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DBOs4_VSTji\/",
"user_posted": "sabeel_ali_khan",
"description": "Alhamdhulilah 🤲🏻🤍\n..\n.\n.\n.\n..\n.\n.\n.\n.\n#explore #explorepage #instadaily #trending #instagood #viral #viralvideos #vir...",
"hashtags": [
"#explore",
"#explorepage",
"#instadaily",
"#trending",
"#instagood",
"#viral",
"#viralvideos",
"#viralreels"
],
"num_comments": 54,
"date_posted": "2024-10-17T15:15:57.000Z",
"likes": -1
}
]
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Instagram Scraper API FAQs
What is the Instagram Scraper API?
The Instagram Scraper API is a powerful tool designed to automate data extraction from the Instagram website, allowing users to efficiently gather and process large volumes of data for various use cases.
How does the Instagram Scraper API work?
The Instagram Scraper API works by sending automated requests to the Instagram website, extracting the necessary data points, and delivering them in a structured format. This process ensures accurate and quick data collection.
What data points can be collected with the Instagram Scraper API?
The data points that can be collected with the Instagram Scraper API include profiles, posts, comments, and other relevant data.
Is the Instagram Scraper API compliant with data protection regulations?
Yes, the Instagram Scraper API is designed to comply with data protection regulations, including GDPR and CCPA. It ensures that all data collection activities are performed ethically and legally.
Can I use the Instagram Scraper API for competitive analysis?
Absolutely! The Instagram Scraper API is ideal for competitive analysis, allowing you to gather insights into your competitors’ activities, trends, and strategies on the Instagram website.
How can I integrate the Instagram Scraper API with my existing systems?
The Instagram Scraper API offers flawless integration with various platforms and tools. You can use it with your existing data pipelines, CRM systems, or analytics tools to improve your data processing capabilities.
What are the usage limits for the Instagram Scraper API?
There are no specific usage limits for the Instagram Scraper API, offering you the flexibility to scale as needed. Prices start from $0.001 per record, ensuring cost-effective scalability for your web scraping projects.
Do you provide support for the Instagram Scraper API?
Yes, we offer dedicated support for the Instagram Scraper API. Our support team is available 24/7 to assist you with any questions or issues you may encounter while using the API.
What delivery methods are available?
Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, Google PubSub, Microsoft Azure Storage, Snowflake, and SFTP.
What file formats are available?
JSON, NDJSON, JSON lines, CSV, and .gz files (compressed).