Instagram Scraper
Scrape posts from any Instagram profile — posts, reels, stories and highlights. A top Instagram API alternative with export, API access, scheduling, and integrations.

PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE, REAL‑TIME DATA FROM INSTAGRAM
What data can Instagram Scraper extract?
Scrape posts, profiles, reels, stories, and engagement data without login or rate limits. Extract data from Instagram using unofficial Instagram APIs. Perfect for research, monitoring, and social media analysis — clean results in JSON, CSV or using API.
| type | username | fullName | biography | followers | following | postsCount | isVerified | isPrivate | isBusinessAccount | externalUrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
profile | instagram | Instagram | Discover what's new on Instagram 🔎✨ | 697611249 | 294 | 8252 | true | false | false |
Range of scraping features
Real‑time & historical Instagram data. Export to JSON, CSV, or via API. Automate, schedule & monitor runs.
No credit card required
Start instantly without the hassle of entering payment details.
Scalable plans
Scale as your projects grow. Scrape as much as you need.
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Want more tools for scraping Instagram?
Use our library of purpose-built unofficial Instagram APIs to extract exactly the data you need — fast.
Instagram Profile Scraper
Extract profile data, bio, followers, following count with clean JSON outputs.
Instagram Post Scraper
Collect post data including captions, likes, comments, media URLs and more.
Instagram Reel Scraper
Fetch reel data with views, engagement metrics; export datasets or integrate via API.
Instagram Follower Scraper
Scrape follower lists, follower counts, and audience demographics from any public profile.
Instagram Comments Scraper
Extract comments, replies, usernames, and sentiment data from posts and reels.
Social media scraping made simple
Get access to APIs for Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, and more. Extract posts, comments, followers, insights, and sentiment analysis.
Go to AnyCrawl StoreAgent‑ready Instagram scraping
All scrapers support Model Context Protocol (MCP) for seamless integration with your AI agents. Use a universal standard for automation, research, and analysis.
# Start SSE session and keep it running curl "https://mcp.anycrawl.dev/<API_KEY>/mcp" # Example: Fetch dataset items via API (coming soon) curl "https://api.anycrawl.dev/v1/datasets/<DATASET_ID>/items?format=json"
Quick guide on setting up your Instagram scraper
How to scrape Instagram
Scraping Instagram data for your projects has never been easier. Skip the API headaches — scrape Instagram with just a few clicks. Scrape profile, post, or hashtag URL and get the data you need. Get fast, reliable Instagram data in the format you need — JSON, Markdown, or full-page screenshot.
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- Get started for free01
- Find Instagram Scraper Template02
- Enter a profile URL, post URL, or hashtag03
- Click "Start" and let the scraper do the work04
- Download your data in JSON, Markdown, or full-page screenshot05

Step 1: Get started for free
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Features of Instagram Scraper
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Most well‑rounded solution on the market
Scrape profiles, posts, reels, and stories across search results or feeds. Choose from multiple scraper types and get structured data in one go — no matter how deep you need to dig.
Scalable social media scraping
Scrape at low cost for one‑off jobs or scale to high‑volume pipelines. Built‑in pagination handling.
Baked‑in scheduling & monitoring
Run hourly, daily, or on custom intervals. Get alerts when something breaks and view logs for debugging. (coming soon)
Proxies for reliability
Smart proxy rotation with geo‑targeting to reduce blocking and ensure uninterrupted runs.
Frequently asked questions
Is it legal to scrape data from Instagram?
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Can I scrape the latest data from Instagram?
Can I scrape multiple profiles, posts, or hashtags at once?
How much does scraping Instagram posts cost?
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How do I download a dataset from Instagram?
How do I scrape Instagram reels or stories?
How do I do sentiment analysis on Instagram posts?
Can I scrape Instagram followers?
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