Need to see the real engagement behind Instagram posts, not just the vanity metrics? This scraper goes beyond the surface. It's a straightforward Apify actor I use to pull posts from any public Instagram profile, and it has one key advantage: it gets you the hidden likes count. Instagram started hiding these for some users, but this tool still fetches them, giving you a clearer picture of what's actually resonating. Right now, it's set to grab the latest six posts from a specified user, which is perfect for a quick, focused analysis without getting overwhelmed by data. I find it super useful for checking competitors, understanding post performance trends for a specific account, or gathering clean data for a small research project. You just plug in the target username, run it, and get structured data back with the post details and those elusive like counts. It's a focused tool that does one job well, saving you the headache of manual checking or dealing with more complex, bloated scrapers.

What does this actor do?

Instagram Posts Scraper With Hidden Likes is a web scraping and automation tool available on the Apify platform. It's designed to help you extract data and automate tasks efficiently in the cloud.

Key Features

• Cloud-based execution - no local setup required
• Scalable infrastructure for large-scale operations
• API access for integration with your applications
• Built-in proxy rotation and anti-blocking measures
• Scheduled runs and webhooks for automation

How to Use

1. Click "Try This Actor" to open it on Apify
2. Create a free Apify account if you don't have one
3. Configure the input parameters as needed
4. Run the actor and download your results