LAGIC
Lead Audience Growth Intelligence Computing
I

Instagram Posts Scraper — Instagram | Lagic

Built ForMarketing AgenciesE-commerce BrandsMedia & Publishing

Detailed Instagram Post Data for Trend Analysis, Competitor Monitoring, and Audience Insights.

Curated by Lagic·Verified working

Configure Agent

List of Instagram usernames, profile URLs, or post URLs to scrape. Accepts multiple formats: - Usernames: nike, @cristiano, therock - Profile URLs: - Post URLs:

Maximum posts to extract per profile/user. Free users: Limited to 100 per profile. Paid users: Optional, max 1,000,000 per profile. Leave empty for unlimited (paid users only).

Maximum total posts to extract across all profiles (optional). Free users: Limited to 100 total. Paid users: Optional, max 1,000,000 total. If set, the scraper will stop once this limit is reached. If both maxItems and maxItemsTotal are set, both limits are respected.

Limit how far back to the history the scraper should go. The date should be in YYYY-MM-DD or full ISO absolute format (e.g., 2024-01-15 or 2024-01-15T00:00:00Z) or in relative format (e.g., 1 days, 2 months, 3 years). All time values are taken in UTC timezone.

Results to deliver

300 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

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

Sample Data Preview

The unique ID and URL for each Instagram post.The full text of the post's caption.The number of likes and comments each post received.The number of views for video posts.The type of media (image, video, carousel) and the count of items in carousels.The username and full name of the profile owner.
https://...Value...2781009210097Sample Text...
https://...Value...9771009410096Sample Text...
..................
Exports as:CSVXLSXJSON

Overview

Extract rich, structured data from Instagram posts including captions, engagement metrics like likes and comments, tagged users, and location information. Ideal for tracking content performance, competitive analysis, or understanding audience interests.

### Uncover Key Insights from Instagram Posts This tool is designed for marketers, social media strategists, researchers, and anyone needing to dig deeper into public Instagram content. Instead of manually sifting through profiles, you can automate the extraction of critical data points directly from Instagram posts. Provide the tool with a list of Instagram usernames, profile URLs, or specific post URLs, and it will go to work. You control the scope of your data collection by setting limits on the total number of posts or the number of posts per profile. Need data from a specific timeframe? A date filter allows you to narrow down your search to recent content or historical archives, specified in a clear YYYY-MM-DD format or relative terms like '3 months'. **What kind of data can you expect?** For each post, you'll receive a comprehensive dataset including the full caption text, a list of any collaborators, hashtags used, and users mentioned or tagged in the media. Crucially, you'll get engagement metrics such as the number of likes, comments, and views (for video content). For carousel posts, the tool even indicates the number of media items within. Location details, if available, are also provided, giving you geographical context for posts. This structured output is perfect for analysis. Whether you're tracking brand mentions, monitoring competitor content strategies, identifying trending topics and influencers, or performing academic research on social media behavior, having this data organized and ready for use saves significant time and effort. The tool handles various post types—standard images, videos, and carousels—ensuring you get a complete picture of the content being shared.

Key Capabilities

  • The unique ID and URL for each Instagram post.
  • The full text of the post's caption.
  • The number of likes and comments each post received.
  • The number of views for video posts.
  • The type of media (image, video, carousel) and the count of items in carousels.
  • The username and full name of the profile owner.
  • A list of collaborators, hashtags, mentions, and tagged users.
  • Location details associated with the post, if available.
  • The timestamp of when the post was published.
  • A URL for the post's thumbnail image.
  • When the data was extracted.
  • Monitor competitor content strategies by extracting their post frequency, engagement rates, and popular hashtags.
  • Identify trending topics and content formats within specific niches by analyzing captions and media types across multiple profiles.
  • Track brand mentions and user-generated content by scraping posts containing relevant hashtags or tagged accounts.
  • Perform academic or market research on social media engagement patterns and content performance over time.
  • Analyze influencer campaign effectiveness by collecting post metrics and audience interaction for sponsored content.
  • Build a content library of high-performing posts from industry leaders to inform your own content creation.
  • Gauge public sentiment around events or product launches by analyzing comments and engagement on related posts.

Field Dictionary

How To Run This Extractor

1

Provide a list of Instagram usernames, profile URLs, or direct post URLs you wish to scrape.

2

Optionally, set the maximum number of posts to extract per profile or a total limit across all profiles.

3

Optionally, define a date filter in YYYY-MM-DD or relative format to specify how far back in history the scraper should go.

4

Configure proxy settings, if needed, to help avoid rate limiting during extraction.

5

Start the tool and wait for the data to be collected.

6

Download your comprehensive Instagram post data in your preferred structured format.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of Instagram content can this tool extract?
This tool extracts data from public Instagram posts, including photos, videos, and carousel posts. It collects details such as captions, engagement metrics (likes, comments, views), tagged users, hashtags, and location information.
Do I need any coding skills to use this tool?
What export formats are available for the extracted data?
How does the 'Date Filter' work?
Can I extract posts from private Instagram accounts?
Is there a limit to how many posts I can extract?
How fresh is the data I receive?
Can I use this for client work?
What if Instagram changes its website structure?
How predictable are the costs?