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PhantomBuster Instagram Profile Scraper

Automates Instagram profile scraping and engagement workflows.

Our take: One of 200+ pre-built automations on the PhantomBuster platform, this phantom accepts a list of Instagram profile URLs and pulls every public field (followers, bio, contact info, post counts) without alerting profile owners.

Best forGrowth marketers scraping Instagram for lead data
ReviewedPricing: Paid
7.0 out of 105 criteria · see breakdown
Try PhantomBuster14-day trial; from $69/mo (Starter)
The bottom line

Reliable no-code Instagram profile harvesting for growth teams willing to pay PhantomBuster's platform subscription.

Our score

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G2
4.4 out of 5
130+ reviews
Capterra
4.5 out of 5
60+ reviews
Trustpilot
3.3 out of 5
110+ reviews

4.0 / 5 aggregate · across 3 sources

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isPhantomBuster Instagram Profile Scraper — a cloud automation that bulk-extracts public data from Instagram profiles.
Our takeOne of 200+ pre-built automations on the PhantomBuster platform, this phantom accepts a list of Instagram profile URLs and pulls every public field (followers, bio, contact info, post counts) without alerting profile owners.
It is a sales and marketing automation on a paid-only platform (14-day free trial, plans from $69/mo). No permanent free tier exists.
Why we rate itPhantomBuster's Instagram Profile Scraper is one of the most approachable no-code options for bulk public-profile extraction — cadence controls and session-cookie injection handle the trickiest Instagram anti-scrape hurdles out of the box, with no server setup required.
The catchPlatform-level pricing means paying for all of PhantomBuster even if only Instagram scraping is needed; 100-profile/day hard cap and per-plan execution-hour pool burn fast on Starter for high-volume use.

Best / not good for

Best for
  • Growth marketers building targeted Instagram prospect lists
  • Social media agencies monitoring influencer and competitor profiles
  • Outbound sales reps enriching leads with Instagram public data
Not good for
  • Large-scale scraping beyond 100 profiles/day without upgrading plans
  • Teams needing a permanent free tier or pay-per-use pricing
  • Developers requiring raw API access or fully custom extraction pipelines
Trade-offs

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  1. Time to value
    Fast: paste profile URLs, connect Instagram session cookie, run — first CSV in under 5 minutes.
  2. Scale breakpoint
    100-profile/day cap and 20-sec/profile execution time; high-volume teams exhaust Starter's 20 hrs/mo quickly.
  3. Walled garden
    Moderate: CSV/JSON exports exist but scheduling, configs, and phantom logic are locked inside PhantomBuster's cloud UI.
Still a fit?
If none of these block you, try it on the official site.
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A look inside

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this tool gather public profile information and hashtag data from Instagram?

The tool extracts public Instagram profile details and hashtag data to support trend research.

How does PhantomBuster Instagram Profile Scraper collect follower lists?

PhantomBuster Instagram Profile Scraper collects follower lists and profile insights through automated extraction workflows.

How does PhantomBuster's Instagram Profile Scraper enable users to extract profile details, bio information, post URLs, and follower counts from Instagram profiles without using the official API?

PhantomBuster’s Instagram Profile Scraper extracts bio details, post links, and follower counts without relying on the official API.

How does this Instagram profile scraping tool retrieve follower data, bios, and content insights?

The Instagram profile scraping tool retrieves follower information, bios, and content data for competitive research.

How does this automation tool help scrape and analyze Instagram profile information efficiently?

This automation tool efficiently scrapes and analyzes Instagram profile information with structured outputs and scalable request handling.

Alternatives

  • Step up

    PhantomBuster Pro ($159/mo) for 80 exec hrs and 15 phantom slots when volume demands grow.

  • Lighter alternative

    Apify Instagram Profile Scraper for pay-per-use scraping without a monthly platform commitment.

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