Instagram Comments Super Scraper Extract comprehensive comment data from Instagram posts and reels including replies, timestamps, likes, and detailed user information. ## Features - Comments from Posts & Reels - Scrape comments from any public Instagram post or reel - Nested Replies - Extract comment replies and conversations - User Details - Get complete user information for each commenter - Engagement Metrics - Like counts and reply counts for each comment - Timestamps - Precise timing for when comments were posted - Automatic Pagination - Handles large comment threads efficiently ## Output Format Each comment is extracted with the following data: json { "postUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/CJWTsUMjjiM/", "commentUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/CJWTsUMjjiM/c/17975064172429515", "id": "17975064172429515", "text": "Amazing post!", "ownerUsername": "user123", "ownerProfilePicUrl": "https://...", "timestamp": "2021-10-04T04:42:47.000Z", "repliesCount": 2, "replies": [], "likesCount": 15, "owner": { "fbid_v2": "17841401130280517", "full_name": "John Doe", "id": "33125676", "is_verified": true, "is_private": false, "username": "user123", "profile_pic_url": "https://..." } } ## How to Use Simply provide Instagram post or reel URLs, and the Actor will extract all comments with detailed information. ## Input Parameters | Parameter | Type | Description | Default | |-----------|------|-------------|---------| | directUrls | Array | Instagram post/reel URLs to scrape | Required | | resultsLimit | Integer | Max comments per post (0 = unlimited) | 50 | | includeReplies | Boolean | Include comment replies | true | | maxRepliesPerComment | Integer | Max replies per comment | 10 | ### Input Examples Single post: json { "directUrls": ["https://www.instagram.com/p/CJWTsUMjjiM/"], "resultsLimit": 50 } Multiple posts with replies: json { "directUrls": [ "https://www.instagram.com/p/CJWTsUMjjiM/", "https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDIJAfeyemG/" ], "resultsLimit": 100, "includeReplies": true, "maxRepliesPerComment": 20 } Unlimited comments: json { "directUrls": ["https://www.instagram.com/p/CJWTsUMjjiM/"], "resultsLimit": 0, "includeReplies": true } ## Output Results are saved to the dataset and can be exported in multiple formats: - JSON - CSV - Excel - XML - HTML Table ## Use Cases - Sentiment Analysis - Analyze user reactions and opinions on posts - Engagement Research - Study comment patterns and user interactions - Brand Monitoring - Track customer feedback and mentions - Influencer Analysis - Evaluate audience engagement quality - Competitor Research - Analyze competitor post engagement - Market Research - Gather consumer insights from comments ## Important Notes - Only public comments are accessible - Comments from private accounts will not be extracted - The Actor includes built-in rate limiting for reliable operation - Large comment threads may take longer to process - Nested replies are extracted up to the specified depth limit ## Legal & Ethical Use - Only scrapes publicly available comment data - Respects user privacy and Instagram's Terms of Service - Does not access private or restricted content - Should not be used for spam, harassment, or unauthorized purposes - Users are responsible for compliance with applicable data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.) ## Support Need help? Have questions? - Check the input schema for configuration options - Review the output schema to understand the data structure - Contact support through the Apify platform ## License Apache-2.0