Instagram Followers Count Scraper

Instagram Followers Count Scraper

by scraper-engine

Get real-time Instagram follower counts and profile data. Perfect for tracking growth, competitor analysis, and influencer research.

77 runs
21 users
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About Instagram Followers Count Scraper

Need to keep tabs on Instagram follower numbers without the manual hassle? I built this scraper because I got tired of jumping between profiles and spreadsheets. It pulls accurate, real-time follower counts, usernames, bios, and other public profile data directly from Instagram. I use it weekly to track my own account's growth and see what my competitors are up to. It's become essential for anyone doing influencer research, as you can quickly analyze performance trends without guessing. The setup is straightforward. You just feed it a list of Instagram usernames, and it handles the rest, returning clean, structured data. Whether you're a marketer verifying an influencer's reach, a brand monitoring your industry, or just curious about growth patterns, this tool gives you the numbers you need to make informed decisions. The data exports easily to formats like JSON or CSV, so you can drop it right into your existing reports or dashboards. It's a simple, reliable way to get the Instagram metrics that actually matter.

What does this actor do?

Instagram Followers Count Scraper 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

Documentation

Instagram Followers Count Scraper

Overview

This actor scrapes key profile statistics from public Instagram accounts. It extracts follower counts, following counts, and basic profile data for analysis, monitoring, or integration into other systems.

Key Features

  • Multi-username support: Process hundreds of Instagram profiles in a single run.
  • Flexible exports: Download results in JSON, CSV, Excel, XML, or HTML format.
  • API integration: Connect directly via the Apify API for automation.
  • Historical analysis: Track follower count changes over time to identify trends or unusual spikes.
  • Compliance: Scrapes only publicly available data.

How to Use

  1. Log into your Apify account.
  2. Open the Instagram Followers Count Scraper actor.
  3. In the actor's input, provide one or more Instagram usernames.
  4. Configure any optional settings (like output format).
  5. Click Run. The actor will process the profiles and store the results in the dataset.
  6. Download the data from the dataset tab or access it programmatically via the API.

Input/Output

Input: A list of public Instagram usernames.

Output: The actor returns a structured dataset for each profile with the following fields:

  • username: The profile's handle.
  • userId: The unique identifier for the profile.
  • followersCount: Total number of followers.
  • followingCount: Number of profiles the account follows.
  • profilePicture: Direct URL to the profile photo.
  • biography: The user's profile description.
  • externalUrl: The website link from the bio.
  • timestamp: When the data was scraped.
  • isVerified: Boolean indicating if the profile is verified.

The data is suitable for influencer vetting, competitor analysis, brand monitoring, and tracking follower growth over time.

Common Use Cases

Market Research

Gather competitive intelligence and market data

Lead Generation

Extract contact information for sales outreach

Price Monitoring

Track competitor pricing and product changes

Content Aggregation

Collect and organize content from multiple sources

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Actor Information

Developer
scraper-engine
Pricing
Paid
Total Runs
77
Active Users
21
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