👽 Apify's Instagram Scraper and Instagram Reel Scraper

[chriskyfung]

Hi everyone,

I wanted to start a discussion about the tools available on Apify for scraping Instagram data, specifically the Instagram Scraper and Instagram Reel Scraper. These tools are sold for extracting data from Instagram, including posts, profiles, hashtags, or reels.

Scalability: The Instagram Reel Scraper can return up to 10,000 results, making it suitable for large-scale data collection.

Check out the Instagram Scraper and Instagram Reel Scraper on Apify.

Let’s share any experiences you might have and discuss tips and tricks for using these tools effectively!

[chriskyfung]

Some useful references:

📰 How to scrape Instagram data: profiles, posts, comments

Here are the key points from the Apify's blog post:

• Instagram Scraper: An unofficial tool developed by Apify to extract data from Instagram profiles, posts, comments, and media without needing deep technical knowledge.
• Limitations of Official APIs: Instagram's Basic Display API and Graph API have significant limitations, such as not being able to scrape regular user data or requiring technical setup.
• Ease of Use: The Instagram Scraper simplifies the process, allowing users to scrape data by just inputting profile URLs and setting parameters.
• Ethical Considerations: Emphasizes the importance of ethical scraping, avoiding personal data extraction, and adhering to legal guidelines.

Here are some examples of data you can scrape using the Instagram Scraper without login:

• Profile Information: Username, bio, profile picture, follower count, following count, and profile URL.
• Posts: Captions, media type (photo/video), media URL, timestamp, and number of likes.
• Comments: Text of the comments, usernames of commenters, and timestamps.
• Hashtags: List of hashtags used in posts and their frequency.

How to scrape Instagram posts for free

Here are the key points from the tutorial on extracting Instagram post data using Apify:

• Getting Started: Sign up for a free Apify account to use the tool. No credit card is required.
• Steps to Use:
  1. Select the Tool: Choose Instagram Post Scraper from the Apify Store.
  2. Input Data: Enter the Instagram username(s) you want to scrape.
  3. Set Limits: Specify the maximum number of posts to extract.
  4. Run and Export: Start the scraper and download the data once the process is complete.