# Instagram Profile Scraper - Bulk Profile Data & Stats 2026 (`instaprism/instagram-profile-scraper`) Actor

No login required. Get instant profile info from any account: followers, following, bio, posts count, verification status, category. Bulk support. Export JSON/CSV/Excel.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/instaprism/instagram-profile-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [red](https://apify.com/instaprism) (community)
- **Categories:** Social media, Lead generation
- **Stats:** 129 total users, 13 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $8.50 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

Actors are web data automations that power AI and operations. They run on the Apify platform to scrape websites, process data, connect APIs, and automate workflows.
In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.
Actors are written with capital "A".

## How to integrate an Actor?

If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects.
You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready.
The best way to integrate Actors is as follows.

- **AI agents and MCP clients** — the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/integrations/mcp.md) at `https://mcp.apify.com` (remote, streamable HTTP, OAuth on first use).
- **Agentic workflows and local Actor development** — [Agent Skills](https://apify.com/.well-known/agent-skills/index.json) with the [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): `npm install -g apify-cli`, then `apify login`.
- **JavaScript/TypeScript projects** — the official [JS/TS client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md): `npm install apify-client`.
- **Python projects** — the official [Python client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md): `pip install apify-client`.
- **Any other language** — the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md).

For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt).

# README

## Instagram Profile Scraper - Bulk Profile Data & Stats 2026

Get instant profile information from any public Instagram account. Retrieve follower counts, following counts, bio, posts count, verification status, business category, and more. Perfect for bulk profile lookups and competitor tracking.

### No Login Required

**Your Instagram account stays safe.** This Actor:

- Does NOT require your Instagram login or cookies
- Uses our own infrastructure to fetch data
- Zero risk of account suspension for you
- Works with any public Instagram profile

Unlike browser extensions or tools that use your account, we handle all scraping server-side. Your credentials are never needed.

### Important: Processing Time

**This Actor returns results almost instantly.** Unlike our other scrapers that extract lists of users or posts, the Profile Scraper uses a fast lookup endpoint.

| Profiles | Expected Time |
|----------|---------------|
| 1-10 profiles | 5-15 seconds |
| 50 profiles | 30-60 seconds |
| 100+ profiles | 1-3 minutes |

**Why is this so fast?**
Profile information (follower count, bio, etc.) is retrieved via a lightweight API call. No need to paginate through lists of data.

### What You Get

- **User ID** - Unique Instagram identifier
- **Username** - Instagram handle
- **Full Name** - Display name
- **Biography** - Profile bio text
- **Followers Count** - Number of followers
- **Following Count** - Number of accounts they follow
- **Posts Count** - Total number of posts
- **Verification Status** - Blue checkmark (yes/no)
- **Private Status** - Whether account is private
- **Business Status** - Whether it's a business account
- **Category** - Business category (if applicable)
- **External URL** - Website link in bio
- **Profile Picture URL** - HD profile image

### Input

| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|-----------|------|----------|---------|-------------|
| `usernames` | Array | Yes | - | List of Instagram usernames (without the @ symbol) |

#### Example Input

```json
{
    "usernames": [
        "nike",
        "adidas",
        "puma",
        "reebok"
    ]
}
```

### Output

| Field | Type | Example | Description |
|-------|------|---------|-------------|
| `username` | String | "nike" | Instagram username |
| `userId` | String | "13460080" | Unique Instagram user ID |
| `fullName` | String | "Nike" | User's display name |
| `biography` | String | "Just Do It." | Profile bio text |
| `followers` | Integer | 306000000 | Number of followers |
| `following` | Integer | 150 | Number of accounts followed |
| `postsCount` | Integer | 1250 | Total number of posts |
| `isPrivate` | Boolean | false | True if account is private |
| `isVerified` | Boolean | true | True if has blue checkmark |
| `isBusiness` | Boolean | true | True if business account |
| `category` | String | "Sportswear Brand" | Business category |
| `externalUrl` | String | "https://nike.com/" | Website link in bio |
| `profilePicUrl` | String | "https://scontent.../" | HD profile picture URL |
| `scrapedAt` | String | "2026-01-15T10:30:00.000Z" | Timestamp of extraction |

#### Example Output

```json
[
    {
        "username": "nike",
        "userId": "13460080",
        "fullName": "Nike",
        "biography": "Just Do It. #Nike",
        "followers": 306000000,
        "following": 150,
        "postsCount": 1250,
        "isPrivate": false,
        "isVerified": true,
        "isBusiness": true,
        "category": "Sportswear Brand",
        "externalUrl": "https://nike.com/",
        "profilePicUrl": "https://scontent-cdg4-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-19/...",
        "scrapedAt": "2026-01-15T10:30:00.000Z"
    },
    {
        "username": "adidas",
        "userId": "12345678",
        "fullName": "adidas",
        "biography": "Through sport, we have the power to change lives.",
        "followers": 275000000,
        "following": 200,
        "postsCount": 980,
        "isPrivate": false,
        "isVerified": true,
        "isBusiness": true,
        "category": "Sportswear Brand",
        "externalUrl": "https://adidas.com/",
        "profilePicUrl": "https://scontent-cdg4-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-19/...",
        "scrapedAt": "2026-01-15T10:30:01.000Z"
    }
]
```

### Use Cases

- **Influencer Vetting** - Quickly verify follower counts and engagement potential before partnerships.
- **Competitor Tracking** - Monitor competitor growth over time with scheduled runs.
- **Lead Enrichment** - Add Instagram data to your existing lead database.
- **Research & Analysis** - Gather profile data for market research projects.
- **Account Monitoring** - Track changes in your own or client accounts.
- **Bulk Lookups** - Process hundreds of profiles efficiently.

### Integrations

Export your data to:

- **Google Sheets** - Direct integration, auto-sync results
- **Zapier / Make (Integromat)** - Trigger workflows when scrape completes
- **Webhooks** - Get real-time notifications
- **API** - Programmatic access via Apify API
- **Download** - JSON / CSV / Excel files

### FAQ

#### Why is this Actor so much faster than others?

Profile data (follower count, bio, etc.) comes from a single API endpoint per profile. Other scrapers need to paginate through lists of followers/posts, which takes time.

#### Can I scrape private accounts?

Partially. You'll get basic info (username, full name, profile pic, private status = true) but not follower/following counts or bio for private accounts.

#### How accurate are the follower counts?

Follower counts are retrieved in real-time from Instagram. They reflect the current count at the moment of scraping.

#### Can I track changes over time?

Yes! Set up scheduled runs via Apify to scrape the same profiles daily/weekly. Compare results to track growth.

#### What happens if a username doesn't exist?

Invalid usernames will be skipped and noted in the logs. Other valid usernames will still be processed.

#### Is there a limit on how many profiles I can scrape?

No hard limit, but very large batches (1000+) should be split across multiple runs for reliability.

#### Do I need an Instagram account?

No. This Actor scrapes public data without requiring any Instagram credentials.

#### How often can I run this?

As often as you need. Perfect for real-time lookups or scheduled monitoring.

### Keywords

Instagram profile scraper, Instagram profile data, bulk Instagram lookup, Instagram follower count, Instagram bio scraper, Instagram account info, Instagram competitor tracking, Instagram influencer verification, Instagram profile API, Instagram data extraction

### Need Custom Solutions?

Looking for **custom scraping**, **higher limits**, or **dedicated infrastructure**?

📩 **Contact us:**

- **Telegram:** [@taskforceorange](https://t.me/taskforceorange)
- **Website:** [social-swarm.com](https://social-swarm.com)

We offer:

- Custom actor development
- Enterprise-grade scraping solutions
- Dedicated proxy infrastructure
- White-label integrations
- Priority support

***

*Built with ❤️ by the InstaPrism team*

# Actor input Schema

## `usernames` (type: `array`):

List of Instagram usernames to get profile info (without @)

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "usernames": [
    "instagram",
    "cristiano"
  ]
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (type: `string`):

All scraped items in JSON format

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "usernames": [
        "instagram",
        "cristiano"
    ]
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("instaprism/instagram-profile-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = { "usernames": [
        "instagram",
        "cristiano",
    ] }

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("instaprism/instagram-profile-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "usernames": [
    "instagram",
    "cristiano"
  ]
}' |
apify call instaprism/instagram-profile-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,instaprism/instagram-profile-scraper"
        }
    }
}

```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/QKtIEbyU67fYNQC3X/builds/Mz5IxSqzQB4dyijTN/openapi.json