# Export Instagram Comments and Posts (`apify/export-instagram-comments-posts`) Actor Scrape Instagram posts and their comments in one run. Add a username and get post details: caption, likes, tagged users, timestamp, and comment details: text, usernames, profile pics, and likes. Export scraped data, schedule via API, and integrate with other tools or AI workflows. - **URL**: https://apify.com/apify/export-instagram-comments-posts.md - **Developed by:** [Apify](https://apify.com/apify) (Apify) - **Categories:** Social media - **Features:** Limited permissions - **Stats:** 6,213 total users, 58 monthly users, 99.3% runs succeeded, 78 bookmarks - **User rating**: 3.73 out of 5 stars ## Pricing Pay per usage This Actor is paid per platform usage. The Actor is free to use, and you only pay for the Apify platform usage, which gets cheaper the higher subscription plan you have. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-usage ## What's an Apify Actor? An Actor is a serverless cloud program that runs on the Apify platform. It has two run modes. 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. Apify vocabulary and the platform model are defined once, in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md. ## 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. Do not guess an integration path. Every one of them is in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md: the Apify MCP server, Agent Skills with the Apify CLI, the JavaScript and Python clients, the REST API, and the account-free path for an agent with no human to sign in. It also carries the rule on stating cost before the first paid run. For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below. Each client library has reference documentation the quickstart does not restate: [JavaScript/TypeScript](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md) (`npm install apify-client`) and [Python](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md) (`pip install apify-client`). # README ### πŸ’¬πŸ“ What is Export Instagram Comments and Posts Tool? Export Instagram Comments and Posts Tool is a specialized scraping tool designed to **extract all comments and post details from Instagram profiles.** Just **provide the Instagram profile**, and the tool will scrape **comments, post captions, usernames, timestamps, likes, and more.** ### βš™οΈ How does Export Instagram Comments and Posts Tool work? > πŸ”— Finds the Instagram profiles you add β†’ πŸ“ Extracts post details: caption, likes, tagged users, timestamp β†’ πŸ’¬ Scrapes comments, including usernames, profile pics, and likes β†’ πŸ“Š Combines comments and post data into a single dataset With this tool, you can: πŸ“¬ Extract **comments and posts** from any public Instagram profile ⏰ **Extract post and comments content**, including media URLs, timestamps, likes, captions and hashtags πŸ’° Get **more than 1,000 results for free** πŸ“¦ **Export results** via API or in JSON, CSV, or Excel containing all the comments and post details. ### πŸ“•Β What data can this Instagram Comments & Posts Export tool extract? Export Instagram Comments & Posts tool can currently extract the following Instagram posts and comments data: Here is the updated table based on the new dataset:
πŸ“ Comment details
πŸ’¬ Comment text πŸ™‹β€β™‚οΈ Commentator username πŸ–ΌοΈ Commentator profile picture
πŸ–ΌοΈ Post details
πŸ”— Post URL πŸ”’ Post ID πŸ“ Post caption
πŸ™‹β€β™‚οΈ Post owner username πŸ‘€ Post owner full name πŸ–ΌοΈ Post owner profile picture
πŸ“… Post timestamp πŸ‘ Likes count πŸŽ₯ Video view count
🎞️ Video play count ⏱️ Video duration πŸ”— Video URL
🎢 Music artist name 🎡 Song name πŸ”Š Uses original audio
πŸ“„ Post type πŸ”– Shortcode πŸ“Ί Product type
πŸ“ Dimensions (width x height) πŸ–ΌοΈ Display URL
### πŸ› οΈ How to export Instagram comments and posts It's easy to extract Instagram comment and post data. Just follow these steps: 1. Find [Export Instagram Comments and Posts Tool](https://apify.com/apify/export-instagram-comments-posts) on Apify Store and click the **Try for free** button. 2. Add one or multiple Instagram profiles. 3. Indicate the number of posts and comments to be scraped. 4. Click "Start" and wait for the data to be extracted. 5. View the extracted comments and post details. 6. Export your dataset in JSON, CSV, Excel, or using API. If you need guidance on how to run the scraper, you can follow our [video guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=np1xfW5Pe8A) β–· on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=np1xfW5Pe8A ### πŸ’Έ Is Export Instagram Comments and Posts Tool free? While this tool itself is free (only charging for [Compute Units](https://help.apify.com/en/articles/3490384-what-is-a-compute-unit)), it triggers two other Actors: [Instagram Post Scraper](https://apify.com/apify/instagram-post-scraper) and [Instagram Comments Scraper](https://apify.com/apify/instagram-comment-scraper), both of which are pay-per-event (PPE) at $2.30 per 1,000 scraped results. This means that running this Actor will result in three separate runs: - Export Instagram Comments and Posts (this Actor) – charges for CUs. - [Instagram Post Scraper](https://apify.com/apify/instagram-post-scraper) – price is based on the number of extracted posts. - [Instagram Comments Scraper](https://apify.com/apify/instagram-comment-scraper) – price is based on the number of extracted comments. So even though the main Actor is free, the charges from the other triggered Actors will apply. You can monitor these runs under your account with a full breakdown of the charges per each run. Just check the Runs tab in **Actors β†’ β–· Runs**. ### ⬇️ Input To scrape Instagram comments and posts, the input for Export Instagram Comments and Posts Tool should be **Instagram profiles and number of posts and comments to scrape**. You can add profiles one by one or all at once. Export Instagram Comments and Posts input You can input data by filling out fields, using JSON, or programmatically via an API. For more details on how to configure input in JSON, see the [input tab](https://apify.com/apify/export-instagram-comments-posts/input-schema). ### ⬆️ Output sample The results will be wrapped into a dataset that you can find in the **Output** tab. Here's an example of the data from the input above: [![Export Instagram Comments and Posts output](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/apify-projects/actor-readme-images/refs/heads/master/Export%20Instagram%20Comments%20and%20Posts%20output.png)](https://console.apify.com/actors/dIKFJ95TN8YclK2no) You can preview all the fields in **Storage** and **Output** tab and choose in which format to export Instagram comment data you’ve extracted: JSON, CSV, Excel, HTML table, or XML. Here below is the same dataset in JSON: #### **πŸ—¨οΈ Instagram comments and posts** ```json [ { "commentText": "@maddyfulmino STANDING BY THIS TBH", "commentatorUserName": "_mimimann", "commentatorProfilePicUrl": "https://scontent-atl3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-19/442421369_997730532057125_3228331504604916551_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s150x150&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=105&_nc_ohc=HTzlgBAiHNAQ7kNvgHLoIwz&_nc_gid=a929de9d7c01449eae7fcf75ba84d232&edm=APs17CUBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AYAnh7EQaE1JZkIeQ0oRRUjC0qGjAEj7F0aVuIQ5adIxtw&oe=670443F8&_nc_sid=10d13b", "postInfo": { "inputUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/eltonjohn", "id": "879248723928966527", "type": "Image", "shortCode": "wzuA5TAGV_", "caption": "Please join us this Sunday @DavidFurnish and I will be posting special moments from our big day. #ShareTheLove #EltonJohn #DavidFurnish", "hashtags": ["ShareTheLove", "EltonJohn", "DavidFurnish"], "mentions": ["DavidFurnish"], "url": "https://www.instagram.com/p/wzuA5TAGV_/", "dimensionsHeight": 640, "dimensionsWidth": 640, "displayUrl": "https://instagram.flko7-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.2885-15/928686_1519779531627015_760476514_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e15&_nc_ht=instagram.flko7-2.fna.fbcdn.net&_nc_cat=103&_nc_ohc=ezFvujE0qQEQ7kNvgFdiK0i&_nc_gid=433f5871a97043c3b14bc113b6cd41e9&edm=APs17CUBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AYAYWIl7jugUnCxDkWKPmakh_kJftnFNGvsSbAVmCKDBRw&oe=67043514&_nc_sid=10d13b", "images": [], "alt": "Photo shared by Elton John on December 19, 2014 tagging @eltonjohn, and @davidfurnish.", "likesCount": 4218, "timestamp": "2014-12-20T00:17:17.000Z", "ownerFullName": "Elton John", "ownerUsername": "eltonjohn", "ownerId": "1604340024", "isSponsored": false, "taggedUsers": [ { "full_name": "Elton John", "id": "1604340024", "is_verified": true, "profile_pic_url": "https://instagram.flko7-4.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.2885-19/26303398_144489719564885_3817408997594497024_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s150x150&_nc_ht=instagram.flko7-4.fna.fbcdn.net&_nc_cat=1&_nc_ohc=byyO6T-uFxoQ7kNvgGSxqfX&_nc_gid=433f5871a97043c3b14bc113b6cd41e9&edm=APs17CUBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AYDXIMrLbvotsc12J39Xx4rCfUCrwnjE9HrzHxHV3O4mzg&oe=67044814&_nc_sid=10d13b", "username": "eltonjohn" }, { "full_name": "David Furnish", "id": "180102238", "is_verified": true, "profile_pic_url": "https://instagram.flko7-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.2885-19/271628455_254627536782316_666715840125669476_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s150x150&_nc_ht=instagram.flko7-2.fna.fbcdn.net&_nc_cat=104&_nc_ohc=-z9IMTpzaA8Q7kNvgHGjuve&_nc_gid=433f5871a97043c3b14bc113b6cd41e9&edm=APs17CUBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AYABpWgzui_xeyB1d51stWJhys1XL_rnSNBBKuwn6rNE7A&oe=67041C16&_nc_sid=10d13b", "username": "davidfurnish" } ] } }, { "commentText": "@_mimimann 😜", "commentatorUserName": "maddyfulmino", "commentatorProfilePicUrl": "https://scontent-atl3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-19/405216517_2183475765182075_6067587865810158698_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s150x150&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=111&_nc_ohc=CuoJy5sDUgUQ7kNvgE79C39&_nc_gid=a929de9d7c01449eae7fcf75ba84d232&edm=APs17CUBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AYC7KwI94UlEreb5AUTdkIaWn1MP0dImMRL2W5JvNwwdqQ&oe=6704410C&_nc_sid=10d13b", "postInfo": { "inputUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/eltonjohn", "id": "879248723928966527", "type": "Image", "shortCode": "wzuA5TAGV_", "caption": "Please join us this Sunday @DavidFurnish and I will be posting special moments from our big day. #ShareTheLove #EltonJohn #DavidFurnish", "hashtags": ["ShareTheLove", "EltonJohn", "DavidFurnish"], "mentions": ["DavidFurnish"], "url": "https://www.instagram.com/p/wzuA5TAGV_/", "dimensionsHeight": 640, "dimensionsWidth": 640, "displayUrl": "https://instagram.flko7-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.2885-15/928686_1519779531627015_760476514_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e15&_nc_ht=instagram.flko7-2.fna.fbcdn.net&_nc_cat=103&_nc_ohc=ezFvujE0qQEQ7kNvgFdiK0i&_nc_gid=433f5871a97043c3b14bc113b6cd41e9&edm=APs17CUBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AYAYWIl7jugUnCxDkWKPmakh_kJftnFNGvsSbAVmCKDBRw&oe=67043514&_nc_sid=10d13b", "images": [], "alt": "Photo shared by Elton John on December 19, 2014 tagging @eltonjohn, and @davidfurnish.", "likesCount": 4218, "timestamp": "2014-12-20T00:17:17.000Z", "ownerFullName": "Elton John", "ownerUsername": "eltonjohn", "ownerId": "1604340024", "isSponsored": false, "taggedUsers": [ { "full_name": "Elton John", "id": "1604340024", "is_verified": true, "profile_pic_url": "https://instagram.flko7-4.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.2885-19/26303398_144489719564885_3817408997594497024_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s150x150&_nc_ht=instagram.flko7-4.fna.fbcdn.net&_nc_cat=1&_nc_ohc=byyO6T-uFxoQ7kNvgGSxqfX&_nc_gid=433f5871a97043c3b14bc113b6cd41e9&edm=APs17CUBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AYDXIMrLbvotsc12J39Xx4rCfUCrwnjE9HrzHxHV3O4mzg&oe=67044814&_nc_sid=10d13b", "username": "eltonjohn" }, { "full_name": "David Furnish", "id": "180102238", "is_verified": true, "profile_pic_url": "https://instagram.flko7-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.2885-19/271628455_254627536782316_666715840125669476_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s150x150&_nc_ht=instagram.flko7-2.fna.fbcdn.net&_nc_cat=104&_nc_ohc=-z9IMTpzaA8Q7kNvgHGjuve&_nc_gid=433f5871a97043c3b14bc113b6cd41e9&edm=APs17CUBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AYABpWgzui_xeyB1d51stWJhys1XL_rnSNBBKuwn6rNE7A&oe=67041C16&_nc_sid=10d13b", "username": "davidfurnish" } ] } }, { "commentText": "POV you scrolled all the way down", "commentatorUserName": "camdenrussell10", "commentatorProfilePicUrl": "https://scontent-atl3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-19/275179222_1340602959745069_7151886747674990462_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s150x150&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=101&_nc_ohc=KUN0nNBEYPUQ7kNvgHxceQD&_nc_gid=a929de9d7c01449eae7fcf75ba84d232&edm=APs17CUBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AYA2uRNts6Pcz6wOijmRMVOqLGnWdbxIFPc2gXeYVl5ByQ&oe=670428A3&_nc_sid=10d13b", "postInfo": { "inputUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/eltonjohn", "id": "879248723928966527", "type": "Image", "shortCode": "wzuA5TAGV_", "caption": "Please join us this Sunday @DavidFurnish and I will be posting special moments from our big day. #ShareTheLove #EltonJohn #DavidFurnish", "hashtags": ["ShareTheLove", "EltonJohn", "DavidFurnish"], "mentions": ["DavidFurnish"], "url": "https://www.instagram.com/p/wzuA5TAGV_/", "dimensionsHeight": 640, "dimensionsWidth": 640, "displayUrl": "https://instagram.flko7-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.2885-15/928686_1519779531627015_760476514_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e15&_nc_ht=instagram.flko7-2.fna.fbcdn.net&_nc_cat=103&_nc_ohc=ezFvujE0qQEQ7kNvgFdiK0i&_nc_gid=433f5871a97043c3b14bc113b6cd41e9&edm=APs17CUBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AYAYWIl7jugUnCxDkWKPmakh_kJftnFNGvsSbAVmCKDBRw&oe=67043514&_nc_sid=10d13b", "images": [], "alt": "Photo shared by Elton John on December 19, 2014 tagging @eltonjohn, and @davidfurnish.", "likesCount": 4218, "timestamp": "2014-12-20T00:17:17.000Z", "ownerFullName": "Elton John", "ownerUsername": "eltonjohn", "ownerId": "1604340024", "isSponsored": false, "taggedUsers": [ { "full_name": "Elton John", "id": "1604340024", "is_verified": true, "profile_pic_url": "https://instagram.flko7-4.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.2885-19/26303398_144489719564885_3817408997594497024_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s150x150&_nc_ht=instagram.flko7-4.fna.fbcdn.net&_nc_cat=1&_nc_ohc=byyO6T-uFxoQ7kNvgGSxqfX&_nc_gid=433f5871a97043c3b14bc113b6cd41e9&edm=APs17CUBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AYDXIMrLbvotsc12J39Xx4rCfUCrwnjE9HrzHxHV3O4mzg&oe=67044814&_nc_sid=10d13b", "username": "eltonjohn" }, { "full_name": "David Furnish", "id": "180102238", "is_verified": true, "profile_pic_url": "https://instagram.flko7-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.2885-19/271628455_254627536782316_666715840125669476_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s150x150&_nc_ht=instagram.flko7-2.fna.fbcdn.net&_nc_cat=104&_nc_ohc=-z9IMTpzaA8Q7kNvgHGjuve&_nc_gid=433f5871a97043c3b14bc113b6cd41e9&edm=APs17CUBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AYABpWgzui_xeyB1d51stWJhys1XL_rnSNBBKuwn6rNE7A&oe=67041C16&_nc_sid=10d13b", "username": "davidfurnish" } ] } }, { "commentText": "Hi Elton, my girlfriend is a HUGE fan!! Honestly I think she loves you more than me. It’s her birthday on the 5th of December. It would mean the world to her if you could send her a video message of you wishing her a happy birthday?", "commentatorUserName": "louiesparkes_22", "commentatorProfilePicUrl": "https://scontent-atl3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-19/286074697_193073796384014_8869911703206761910_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s150x150&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=102&_nc_ohc=Bzoh_YuB4sgQ7kNvgGTRNkQ&_nc_gid=a929de9d7c01449eae7fcf75ba84d232&edm=APs17CUBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AYASJk7kubQaGTkL-XpgTGYRDpfN_dje2_hTRSRlzdRQvA&oe=6704305C&_nc_sid=10d13b", "postInfo": { "inputUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/eltonjohn", "id": "879248723928966527", "type": "Image", "shortCode": "wzuA5TAGV_", "caption": "Please join us this Sunday @DavidFurnish and I will be posting special moments from our big day. #ShareTheLove #EltonJohn #DavidFurnish", "hashtags": ["ShareTheLove", "EltonJohn", "DavidFurnish"], "mentions": ["DavidFurnish"], "url": "https://www.instagram.com/p/wzuA5TAGV_/", "dimensionsHeight": 640, "dimensionsWidth": 640, "displayUrl": "https://instagram.flko7-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.2885-15/928686_1519779531627015_760476514_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e15&_nc_ht=instagram.flko7-2.fna.fbcdn.net&_nc_cat=103&_nc_ohc=ezFvujE0qQEQ7kNvgFdiK0i&_nc_gid=433f5871a97043c3b14bc113b6cd41e9&edm=APs17CUBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AYAYWIl7jugUnCxDkWKPmakh_kJftnFNGvsSbAVmCKDBRw&oe=67043514&_nc_sid=10d13b", "images": [], "alt": "Photo shared by Elton John on December 19, 2014 tagging @eltonjohn, and @davidfurnish.", "likesCount": 4218, "timestamp": "2014-12-20T00:17:17.000Z", "ownerFullName": "Elton John", "ownerUsername": "eltonjohn", "ownerId": "1604340024", "isSponsored": false, "taggedUsers": [ { "full_name": "Elton John", "id": "1604340024", "is_verified": true, "profile_pic_url": "https://instagram.flko7-4.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.2885-19/26303398_144489719564885_3817408997594497024_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s150x150&_nc_ht=instagram.flko7-4.fna.fbcdn.net&_nc_cat=1&_nc_ohc=byyO6T-uFxoQ7kNvgGSxqfX&_nc_gid=433f5871a97043c3b14bc113b6cd41e9&edm=APs17CUBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AYDXIMrLbvotsc12J39Xx4rCfUCrwnjE9HrzHxHV3O4mzg&oe=67044814&_nc_sid=10d13b", "username": "eltonjohn" }, { "full_name": "David Furnish", "id": "180102238", "is_verified": true, "profile_pic_url": "https://instagram.flko7-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.2885-19/271628455_254627536782316_666715840125669476_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s150x150&_nc_ht=instagram.flko7-2.fna.fbcdn.net&_nc_cat=104&_nc_ohc=-z9IMTpzaA8Q7kNvgHGjuve&_nc_gid=433f5871a97043c3b14bc113b6cd41e9&edm=APs17CUBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AYABpWgzui_xeyB1d51stWJhys1XL_rnSNBBKuwn6rNE7A&oe=67041C16&_nc_sid=10d13b", "username": "davidfurnish" } ] } }, { "commentText": "And so the best IG Page begins", "commentatorUserName": "thorlarshanson", "commentatorProfilePicUrl": "https://scontent-atl3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-19/271981252_257914406423557_8961318292265786228_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s150x150&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=101&_nc_ohc=fa_b2rZX07wQ7kNvgGHa5-l&_nc_gid=a929de9d7c01449eae7fcf75ba84d232&edm=APs17CUBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AYALCyopDmE8VyTJfk0zuxDh02RXxlGx1TUJAAi5usLpYA&oe=67043812&_nc_sid=10d13b", "postInfo": { "inputUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/eltonjohn", "id": "879248723928966527", "type": "Image", "shortCode": "wzuA5TAGV_", "caption": "Please join us this Sunday @DavidFurnish and I will be posting special moments from our big day. #ShareTheLove #EltonJohn #DavidFurnish", "hashtags": ["ShareTheLove", "EltonJohn", "DavidFurnish"], "mentions": ["DavidFurnish"], "url": "https://www.instagram.com/p/wzuA5TAGV_/", "dimensionsHeight": 640, "dimensionsWidth": 640, "displayUrl": "https://instagram.flko7-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.2885-15/928686_1519779531627015_760476514_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e15&_nc_ht=instagram.flko7-2.fna.fbcdn.net&_nc_cat=103&_nc_ohc=ezFvujE0qQEQ7kNvgFdiK0i&_nc_gid=433f5871a97043c3b14bc113b6cd41e9&edm=APs17CUBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AYAYWIl7jugUnCxDkWKPmakh_kJftnFNGvsSbAVmCKDBRw&oe=67043514&_nc_sid=10d13b", "images": [], "alt": "Photo shared by Elton John on December 19, 2014 tagging @eltonjohn, and @davidfurnish.", "likesCount": 4218, "timestamp": "2014-12-20T00:17:17.000Z", "ownerFullName": "Elton John", "ownerUsername": "eltonjohn", "ownerId": "1604340024", "isSponsored": false, "taggedUsers": [ { "full_name": "Elton John", "id": "1604340024", "is_verified": true, "profile_pic_url": "https://instagram.flko7-4.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.2885-19/26303398_144489719564885_3817408997594497024_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s150x150&_nc_ht=instagram.flko7-4.fna.fbcdn.net&_nc_cat=1&_nc_ohc=byyO6T-uFxoQ7kNvgGSxqfX&_nc_gid=433f5871a97043c3b14bc113b6cd41e9&edm=APs17CUBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AYDXIMrLbvotsc12J39Xx4rCfUCrwnjE9HrzHxHV3O4mzg&oe=67044814&_nc_sid=10d13b", "username": "eltonjohn" }, { "full_name": "David Furnish", "id": "180102238", "is_verified": true, "profile_pic_url": "https://instagram.flko7-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.2885-19/271628455_254627536782316_666715840125669476_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s150x150&_nc_ht=instagram.flko7-2.fna.fbcdn.net&_nc_cat=104&_nc_ohc=-z9IMTpzaA8Q7kNvgHGjuve&_nc_gid=433f5871a97043c3b14bc113b6cd41e9&edm=APs17CUBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AYABpWgzui_xeyB1d51stWJhys1XL_rnSNBBKuwn6rNE7A&oe=67041C16&_nc_sid=10d13b", "username": "davidfurnish" } ] } } ] ``` You can preview all the fields in the **Storage** tab and choose the format in which to export the data you've extracted: JSON, CSV, Excel, or other format. ### πŸ”Β Want more tools for scraping Instagram data? Apify Store is always expanding with newer, more reliable, and more versatile scrapers, contributed either by Apify or the community. Feel free to explore some of the following web scrapers that extract data from Instagram:
πŸ“± Social Media Finder πŸ€” Social Media Sentiment Analysis Tool
#️⃣ Social Media Hashtag Research 🎡 Instagram Profile Scraper
🧲 Social Media Leads Analyzer #️⃣ Instagram Hashtag Scraper
πŸ“· Instagram Reel Scraper οΌ  Instagram Tagged Scraper
πŸ₯Έ Instagram Followers and Following Scraper
### ❓ FAQ #### Is it legal to scrape Instagram comments? When using Export Instagram Comments and Posts Tool, ensure you comply with Instagram's terms of service and any applicable laws regarding privacy and data protection. If you have any doubts, seek legal advice. Read our blog post: [Is web scraping legal?](https://blog.apify.com/is-web-scraping-legal/) #### Does Export Instagram Comments and Posts Tool have an API? Yes, you can use the Apify API to access the tool programmatically. The API allows you to manage, schedule, and run Apify Actors, access datasets, and more. For detailed information and code examples, refer to the [API tab](https://apify.com/apify/export-instagram-comments-posts/api/client) or the [Apify API documentation](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2). #### Can I integrate Export Instagram Comments and Posts tool with other apps? Yes. This tool can be connected with almost any cloud service or web app thanks toΒ [integrations](https://apify.com/integrations)Β on the Apify platform. These include: - [Make](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/make) - [Zapier](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/zapier) - [Slack](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/slack) - [Airbyte](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/airbyte) - [GitHub](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/github) - [Google Drive](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/drive) - andΒ [much more](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations). Alternatively, you can useΒ [webhooks](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/webhooks)Β to carry out an action whenever an event occurs, e.g. get a notification whenever Export Instagram Comments\&Posts tool successfully finishes a run. #### Your feedback If you’ve got any feedback or found a bug, please create an issue on the tool’s [Issues tab](https://apify.com/apify/export-instagram-comments-posts/issues/open). # Actor input Schema ## `username` (type: `array`): The usernames of the Instagram accounts. ## `resultsLimitPosts` (type: `integer`): The maximum number of posts to scrape. ## `resultsLimitComments` (type: `integer`): The maximum number of comments to scrape (per post) ## Actor input object example ```json { "username": [ "natgeo" ], "resultsLimitPosts": 20, "resultsLimitComments": 10 } ``` # Actor output Schema ## `dataset` (type: `string`): Dataset containing all scraped comments and their post details # 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 '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "username": [ "natgeo" ], "resultsLimitPosts": 20, "resultsLimitComments": 10 }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("apify/export-instagram-comments-posts").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`πŸ’Ύ 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); }); // πŸ“š Want to learn more πŸ“–? Go to β†’ 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 '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "username": ["natgeo"], "resultsLimitPosts": 20, "resultsLimitComments": 10, } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("apify/export-instagram-comments-posts").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print(f"πŸ’Ύ 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) # πŸ“š Want to learn more πŸ“–? Go to β†’ https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "username": [ "natgeo" ], "resultsLimitPosts": 20, "resultsLimitComments": 10 }' | apify call apify/export-instagram-comments-posts --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "type": "http", "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,apify/export-instagram-comments-posts" } } } ``` 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 ` 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/dIKFJ95TN8YclK2no/builds/31I4pWCa36EKAZ2cd/openapi.json