Instagram Hashtag Scraper API

Scrape Instagram posts by hashtag and collect data such as post URL, username, description, hashtags, likes, comments count, views, date posted, and attached photos.

5K free records/month · Credit card not required

Available Instagram scrapers

Pick an Instagram Hashtag scraper and call it. Every Instagram Hashtag scraper lists its output fields, delivery volume, and live success rate.

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Pay only for successful results, no surprises – Proxies, unlocking, browsers and retries are built in.

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Ranked (by AIMultiple)

99.2%

Avg. success rate

100M+

Requests weekly

400M+

Proxy IPs built in

GDPR & CCPA

Compliant
Pricing

Instagram Hashtag Scraper API Pricing

Only pay for what’s successfully delivered. No hidden fees, no charges for failed deliveries.

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Most platforms stack extra charges on top of the per-record rate. With Bright Data, the record price is the whole bill:
Compute / runtime units
commonly billed per scraper runtime hour or compute unit
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Residential proxy bandwidth
commonly billed per GB
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Storage & dataset retention
commonly billed per GB-month
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Data transfer / egress
commonly billed per GB out
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Unblocking & CAPTCHA solving
commonly a paid add-on
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Parsing to structured JSON
commonly your own code
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How it works

From zero to Instagram Hashtag data in 3 steps

No proxies to configure, no infrastructure to manage. Pick, call, and receive.
  1. Pick a scraper

    Choose from the Instagram Hashtag scrapers above or create your own with AI in minutes.

  2. Call the API

    One API call with up to 5,000 target URLs. Python and Node.js SDKs, CLI, MCP server, or any HTTP client.

  3. Get structured data

    Receive clean, parsed Instagram Hashtag data in JSON, NDJSON, or CSV. Delivered via API, webhook, or cloud storage.

Scraper API Call
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer API_TOKEN" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '[{"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/Cuf4s0MNqNr","country":""},{"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/DP861NijuwE","country":""}]' "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger?dataset_id=gd_lk5ns7kz21pck8jpis&format=json&uncompressed_webhook=true"
Response payload
[
  {
    "timestamp": "2026-10-22",
    "url": "https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Dcmugb7PC5k\/",
    "user_posted": "irreelbis_jiyugaoka",
    "description": "おはようございます。\n秋を感じる朝です。\nここ最近、原点回帰といいますか、やっぱり伝統的なワインが更に美味しく感じます。\n流行り廃りを乗り越え伝統と革新を繰り返し愛され続ける理由はあります。\nイレールビス自由が丘のワインは、厳選したワインを...",
    "hashtags": [
      "#イレールビス自由が丘",
      "#自由が丘ランチ",
      "#自由が丘ワイン",
      "#自由が丘ディナー",
      "#自由が丘レストラン"
    ],
    "num_comments": 0,
    "date_posted": "2026-08-29T01:20:33.000Z",
    "likes": 18
  },
  {
    "timestamp": "2026-10-22",
    "url": "https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DZlwExdyf71\/",
    "user_posted": "sushigyosaitoto",
    "description": "渋谷・幡ヶ谷にある「鮨 魚菜 魚魚」で、落ち着いた店内で至高のひとときをお楽しみください。本日入荷の希少なヤナギダコは、鮨やお刺身としてご提供可能です。お好みに応じた調理も承ります。渋谷・幡ヶ谷でお待ちしております。\n\n#鮨魚菜魚魚\n\n#幡...",
    "hashtags": [
      "#鮨魚菜魚魚",
      "#幡ヶ谷駅鮨",
      "#幡ヶ谷駅寿司",
      "#幡ヶ谷駅グルメ",
      "#幡ヶ谷駅ディナー"
    ],
    "num_comments": 0,
    "date_posted": "2026-06-15T02:33:13.000Z",
    "likes": 10
  },
  {
    "timestamp": "2026-10-22",
    "url": "https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DeWMy5QyJgP\/",
    "user_posted": "ayapegahaku",
    "description": ".\n🎬動画でグルメ記録💕\n\n📍名物家 恵比寿店\n\n\今日の推し!No.32✨/\n\n🌸今日の推し!\n\n今回は、豪華宴会コース10品&2時間飲み放題を楽しんできました😋💕\n\n前菜や海鮮サラダ、お刺身7点盛りなどのお魚料理から、名物手...",
    "hashtags": [
      "#恵比寿居酒屋",
      "#恵比寿グルメ",
      "#PR",
      "#イラストレーター",
      "#フリーランス"
    ],
    "num_comments": 0,
    "date_posted": "2026-10-11T08:12:14.000Z",
    "likes": 9
  },
  {
    "timestamp": "2026-10-22",
    "url": "https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DdLeza8zwYL\/",
    "user_posted": "bar314_yutenji",
    "description": "今日のオススメ^_^牛すじの赤ワイン煮です。\n#祐天寺バー#祐天寺ビストロ#祐天寺ワイン#祐天寺314",
    "hashtags": [
      "#祐天寺バー",
      "#祐天寺ビストロ",
      "#祐天寺ワイン",
      "#祐天寺314"
    ],
    "num_comments": 0,
    "date_posted": "2026-09-12T07:47:00.000Z",
    "likes": 16
  },
  {
    "timestamp": "2026-10-22",
    "url": "https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C_m60stzOIJ\/",
    "user_posted": null,
    "description": null,
    "hashtags": null,
    "num_comments": 0,
    "likes": 0,
    "photos": null
  }
]
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TERMINAL

Tell your agent:

Read https://brightdata.com/SKILL.md and get structured JSON for this Instagram post via the instagram_posts pipeline: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cuf4s0MNqNr

Or run it yourself:

npx -p @brightdata/cli bdata login
bdata pipelines instagram_posts "https://www.instagram.com/p/Cuf4s0MNqNr"

Or connect over MCP:

https://mcp.brightdata.com/mcp?token=YOUR_API_KEY
Get your token-filled URL in the control panel 
For coding Agents

Plug Instagram scrapers into your agent

Your agent picks from Instagram scrapers we already maintain. Let it run whenever you need, and every run delivers real-time web data straight to your storage. Works in Claude Code, Codex, Cursor and any other coding agent.

  • Runs with npx, nothing to install
  • bdata login opens browser auth, no key to paste
  • Name a scraper, get JSON back
  • Delivers to AWS · GCP · Azure · Snowflake · Webhook
World's #1 scraping platform

Everything you need, built in

You pay for results. Proxies, rendering, concurrency, and delivery are always included, on every plan.

Go straight to the source

Every request runs on Bright Data infrastructure. 400M+ IPs, unlocking and browsers are built in.

Scale to millions of pages instantly

Send unlimited concurrent requests - no infrastructure to manage, no configs to change.

Scrapers auto-fix when sites change

AI-powered self-healing detects site changes and repairs scrapers. Your pipelines keep running.

Thousands of verified scrapers

Every scraper is built, tested, and maintained by Bright Data. No community guesswork.

Pay per result, nothing extra

One price per record . Proxies, retries, rendering, unblocking - all included, no surprises.

Compliant and fully supported

GDPR & CCPA compliant. 24/7 human support on every plan, including free.

Instagram Hashtag data scraping use cases

Real-time Instagram Hashtag intelligence for your business.

Hashtag strategy and optimization

Hashtags
Posts
Engagement
Pull volume and engagement signals across thousands of hashtags to see which drive real reach versus which are oversaturated. Fine-tune content distribution for any audience segment.

Emerging trend detection

Hashtags
Dates
Views
Monitor hashtag growth velocity and post volume spikes to spot micro-trends before they peak. Catch rising product categories and cultural moments before they hit the mainstream.

Competitive and niche landscape mapping

Hashtags
Users
Posts
Uncover how competitors position themselves through the hashtags they use. Map the ecosystem around a niche to find white-space opportunities and avoid oversaturated territory.

Influencer and creator discovery by hashtag

Creators
Hashtags
Engagement
Scrape top posts under niche hashtags to surface creators already active in a category. Build influencer shortlists based on proven topical relevance instead of cold searches.
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Capability
Other scraping providers
Auto-scaling infrastructure
Unlimited
Partial
Anti-bot & CAPTCHA bypass
Built-in
Partial
Residential proxy network
400M+ IPs
Limited pool
Pre-built scrapers
1,400+
50–200
Auto-maintenance (site changes)
24/7
Depends on who built it
Pricing model
One all-in price per record
Compute, proxy, and storage metered separately
Failed requests
Free, pay only for success
Often billed
Custom sites (no pre-built scraper)
AI builds it in minutes, self-healing included
Community-built scrapers, no SLA
Compliance (GDPR, CCPA, SOC 2)
Full
Partial
Structured output (JSON/CSV)
Automatic
Support
24/7 experts, even on the free tier
Community forum
Free tier
5K records/mo
Varies
compliance

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Only publicly available data. ISO 27001 certified, SOC 2 controls, GDPR & CCPA compliant. Every use case is reviewed by a dedicated Compliance & Ethics team, backed by a documented Know Your Customer process and Acceptable Use Policy.



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Instagram Hashtag Scraper API FAQs

The Instagram Hashtag Scraper API is a powerful tool designed to automate data extraction from the Instagram Hashtag website, allowing users to efficiently gather and process large volumes of data for various use cases.

The Instagram Hashtag Scraper API works by sending automated requests to targeted website, extracting the necessary data points, and delivering them in a structured format. This process ensures accurate and quick data collection.

Yes, the Instagram Hashtag 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.

Absolutely! The Instagram Hashtag Scraper API is ideal for competitive analysis, allowing you to gather insights into your competitors' activities, trends, and strategies.

The Instagram Hashtag 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.

Yes! Every new Bright Data account automatically includes 5,000 free credits per month (approximately $7.50 in value) — no credit card required, no promo code, no commitment. These credits apply to Scrapers (including the Instagram Hashtag Scraper API), as well as the Unlocker API and SERP API. Credits renew on the 1st of each month, and you can start making API calls immediately after signing up.

When your 5,000 free monthly credits are exhausted, behavior depends on your account balance. If you have pre-deposited funds, usage continues seamlessly at standard PAYG rates with no interruption. If you have no deposited funds, requests will return an error until you add funds or until your credits renew on the 1st of the following month. Note that unused free credits do not roll over.

To avoid interruptions, you can enable auto-recharge in your billing settings at brightdata.com/cp/billing/settings.

There are no specific usage limits for the Instagram Hashtag Scraper API, offering you the flexibility to scale as needed.

Yes, we offer dedicated support for the Instagram Hashtag Scraper API. Our support team is available 24/7 to assist you with any questions or issues you may encounter while using the API.

Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, Google PubSub, Microsoft Azure Storage, Snowflake, and SFTP.

JSON, NDJSON, JSON lines, CSV, and .gz files (compressed).

Yes. Connect any agent through the hosted MCP server, point a coding agent at brightdata.com/SKILL.md to set itself up, or use the CLI. Agents authenticate once with browser OAuth and can run any of the Instagram Hashtag scrapers.

The easiest way to scrape Instagram Hashtag data at scale