# Instagram Reels Export to Excel (cookieless) (`monumental_world/instagram-search-reels`) Actor

Instantly turn Instagram Reels metadata into an Excel or CSV report. No coding required—perfect for content strategy optimization and viral trend tracking.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/monumental\_world/instagram-search-reels.md
- **Developed by:** [Raised Pro](https://apify.com/monumental_world) (community)
- **Categories:** Social media, Automation, Other
- **Stats:** 9 total users, 0 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
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## Pricing

from $1.50 / 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.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#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 Reels Export to Excel (cookieless)

### Need to download Instagram Reels data to Excel?

This tool helps you extract Instagram Reels metadata and export it directly to Excel, CSV, or XML—no technical skills required! Designed specifically for social media agencies, content creators, and business owners who need to analyze trending content and engagement metrics without logging into Instagram.

### Step-by-Step Guide

**Step 1:** Enter your search term or keyword (like ""trending,"" ""fitness,"" or any topic you want to explore)

**Step 2:** Click ""Start"" to begin scraping (No Instagram login required—completely cookieless!)

**Step 3:** Download your data as Excel, CSV, or XML and open it in your favorite spreadsheet tool

### What columns will I get?

Your download will include the following columns:

- **Reel URL** - Direct link to the Instagram Reel
- **Author Username** - The creator's Instagram handle
- **Author Followers** - Number of followers the creator has
- **Reel Caption** - The text description and hashtags used
- **Play Count** - Total number of views
- **Likes Count** - Number of likes received
- **Comments Count** - Number of comments on the Reel
- **Posted Date** - When the Reel was published
- **Reel Duration (Seconds)** - Length of the video
- **Music Track Name** - The audio track used
- **Music Artist Name** - Artist or creator of the audio
- **Share Count** - Number of times the Reel was shared

### How to use this data

**1. Identify Trending Audio Tracks:** Sort by play count and music track name to discover which songs are driving the most engagement. Use these viral audio tracks in your own content strategy.

**2. Analyze Top Performing Content:** Filter by likes, comments, and shares to understand what types of Reels resonate with audiences. Study successful captions, video lengths, and posting patterns.

**3. Track Competitor Performance:** Monitor specific creators or topics over time by exporting data regularly. Compare engagement metrics to benchmark your own content performance and identify content gaps.

### Input Settings

**Search Term/Keyword (query):** Enter any keyword or hashtag you want to explore on Instagram Reels. For example, type ""trending"" to find popular Reels, ""fitness"" for workout content, or ""recipes"" for cooking videos. The tool will search Instagram and return matching Reels with all their metadata.

### Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: Do I need an Instagram account?**\
A: No! This tool works completely cookieless, meaning you don't need to log in or provide any Instagram credentials.

**Q: Can I open this in Google Sheets?**\
A: Yes, absolutely! Just upload the CSV file to Google Sheets and you can analyze your data in the cloud.

**Q: How many Reels can I export at once?**\
A: You can configure the number of results you want. Perfect for quick research or comprehensive data collection.

**Q: Is this data updated in real-time?**\
A: Yes, the tool scrapes live data from Instagram at the moment you run it, giving you the most current metrics available.

***

*Keywords: instagram scraper, instagram data extractor, instagram reels scraper, export instagram followers, instagram lead generation, instagram scraping tool, instagram search scraping*"

# Actor input Schema

## `query` (type: `string`):

Search term or keyword

## `maxPages` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of pages to fetch (pagination handled automatically)

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "query": "trending",
  "maxPages": 1
}
```

# 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 = {};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("monumental_world/instagram-search-reels").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 = {}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("monumental_world/instagram-search-reels").call(run_input=run_input)

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

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

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{}' |
apify call monumental_world/instagram-search-reels --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "mcp-remote",
                "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=monumental_world/instagram-search-reels",
                "--header",
                "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_API_TOKEN>"
            ]
        }
    }
}

```

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/6IJBmPeUkWIOMt142/builds/fhOfH7hvrZluiUEM5/openapi.json