LAGIC
Lead Audience Growth Intelligence Computing
I

Instagram Following - No Cookies Required — Instagram | Lagic

Built ForMarketing AgenciesBrand StrategistsSales & Lead Generation

Understand a Profile's Network: Extract Who They Follow on Instagram

Curated by Lagic·Verified working

Configure Agent

Instagram username (e.g. 'instagram') or full profile URL (e.g. '').

Maximum number of records to fetch for the target user. Set to 0 for unlimited.

Results to deliver

400 credits

This agent actively searches live listings — results may vary. You are only charged for what is delivered, up to this number.

Lagic Proxy

Country auto-rotated. Need a specific region? Contact support.

Pricing

4 credits per result
✓ 30 free credits on signup✓ Refund if 0 results✓ No card required

Sample Data Preview

Username of the followed accountFull name of the followed accountUnique ID of the followed accountIndicator if the followed account is privateIndicator if the followed account is verifiedProfile picture URL of the followed account
Sample Text...Sample Text...10099350841https://...
Sample Text...Sample Text...10096307164https://...
..................
Exports as:CSVXLSXJSON

Overview

Quickly get a list of accounts any public Instagram profile follows, including their usernames, full names, and verification status, without needing to log in or provide cookies. Ideal for market research and competitive analysis.

This tool focuses specifically on extracting the list of profiles that a given Instagram user is *following*. Unlike tools that gather general profile data or follower lists, this one helps you understand the outbound connections of a target account. It operates by taking a public Instagram username or profile URL and then collects details about each account the target follows. ### What Data You Receive For every profile the target user follows, you'll receive key identifiers. This includes their unique username, their publicly displayed full name, and whether their account is marked as verified by Instagram. You'll also get a link to their profile picture, a unique ID, and an indicator of their account's privacy status (e.g., if it's a private account). ### Why This Data Matters Knowing who an individual or brand follows can reveal their interests, partnerships, or competitive landscape. For marketers, this data can inform content strategy by showing trending accounts in a niche, or help identify potential collaborators. Brands can use it to monitor the networks of competitors or industry leaders. Since this tool requires no Instagram login or cookies, it maintains a layer of privacy and operational simplicity for the user, removing the need to manage session details or risk personal account access. ### Limitations This tool is designed for public profiles. It cannot extract data from private Instagram accounts, as that information is not publicly accessible. The `Max followings to fetch` setting allows you to control the scope of the extraction, ensuring you only collect the amount of data needed for your specific task.

Key Capabilities

  • Username of the followed account
  • Full name of the followed account
  • Unique ID of the followed account
  • Indicator if the followed account is private
  • Indicator if the followed account is verified
  • Profile picture URL of the followed account
  • Internal identifier (pk) of the followed account
  • Current status of the followed account (e.g., active)
  • Identify key influencers or brands a competitor follows to understand their strategy and potential partnerships.
  • Perform market research by analyzing the following lists of prominent accounts in a niche to discover emerging trends and content creators.
  • Build targeted outreach lists by finding accounts followed by users who align with your ideal customer profile.
  • Audit an influencer's network to verify authenticity and relevance before a collaboration.
  • Monitor thought leaders or industry experts to see who they engage with and what topics they are interested in.
  • Recreate a 'following' list for a new or secondary Instagram account without manual effort.
  • Analyze the demographics or characteristics of accounts followed by specific user segments for deeper audience insights.

Field Dictionary

How To Run This Extractor

1

Provide the Instagram username or the full profile URL of the account you want to analyze.

2

Specify the maximum number of accounts you want to fetch from their following list; choose 0 for no limit.

3

Run the tool to initiate the data extraction process.

4

The tool accesses the public profile and gathers information about the accounts it follows.

5

Once complete, download the collected data, which includes details like usernames, full names, and verification status of the followed accounts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an Instagram account or login to use this tool?
No, you do not need to log into an Instagram account or provide any cookies. Simply provide the public username or profile URL of the target.
What output formats are available for the extracted data?
Can I extract data from private Instagram accounts?
Is there a limit to how many profiles I can extract?
How fresh is the data I receive?
What kind of profiles can I target?
How does this tool handle Instagram's rate limits?
Can I use this for client work?
What specific profile details are included for each followed account?
Is there a skill barrier to using this tool?