# Instagram Followers Count Scraper API (`scraper-mind/instagram-followers-count-scraper-api`) Actor

Get real-time Instagram followers count data with our affordable Instagram followers count scraper. For just $5, easily extract unlimited profile details like followers count, biography, profile picture, and more.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/scraper-mind/instagram-followers-count-scraper-api.md
- **Developed by:** [Scraper Mind](https://apify.com/scraper-mind) (community)
- **Categories:** Social media, Lead generation, Automation
- **Stats:** 128 total users, 0 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 1 bookmarks
- **User rating**: 1.00 out of 5 stars

## Pricing

$5.00/month + usage

To use this Actor, you pay a monthly rental fee to the developer. The rent is subtracted from your prepaid usage every month after the free trial period.You also pay for the Apify platform usage, which gets cheaper the higher Apify subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#rental-actors

## What's an Apify Actor?

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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.
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Actors are written with capital "A".

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- **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`.
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- **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 Followers Count Scraper 🚀

**Instagram Followers Count Scraper** – your ultimate tool for extracting detailed Instagram profile statistics with ease! This lightweight **instagram followers count api** is built to provide accurate data such as `followersCount`, `followsCount`, `profilePic`, `biography`, and `externalUrl` from specified Instagram usernames. Whether you're into influencer marketing, competitor analysis, or social media analytics, our **Instagram followers count scraper** delivers robust data at an unbeatable price. 🔍

> **Why Choose Us?**\
> Our actor is available for only **$5** (with a free 2-hour trial) while competitors charge **$10, $15, or even $20** for less data and functionality! 💰

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### Features ✨

The **Instagram followers count scraper** is loaded with features to simplify your Instagram data extraction:

- **Multi-Username Capability**:\
  Scrape data from one or more Instagram profiles simultaneously by supplying a list of usernames.

- **Comprehensive Data Extraction**:\
  Retrieve essential profile details including:
  - `profilePic`: URL to the profile picture
  - `userName`: Instagram username
  - `followersCount`: Total number of followers
  - `followsCount`: Count of accounts the user follows
  - `timestamp`: Date and time when data is scraped
  - `userUrl`: Direct URL to the Instagram profile
  - `userFullName`: The user's full name
  - `userId`: Unique Instagram identifier
  - `biography`: User’s bio description
  - `externalUrl`: External link provided in the profile

- **Optimized for Apify**:\
  Easily deploy on the Apify platform with robust proxy configuration to avoid IP bans and ensure reliable scraping. 🌐

- **Docker-Ready Deployment**:\
  Seamlessly integrates into your development workflow with Docker support ensuring a consistent runtime environment.

- **Cost-Effective & Competitive**:\
  Get started for only **$5** (with a free 2-hour trial). Competitors charge much higher prices for less comprehensive data! 🔥

***

### Input 🔧

The scraper accepts input parameters in JSON format to tailor its operation. Here’s the detailed structure of the input:

| Parameter                   | Type   | Description                                                                                                                                  | Default Value      |
|-----------------------------|--------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|
| **`username`**              | Array  | A list of one or more Instagram usernames from which to extract the `followersCount` and other data.                                          | `["cristiano"]`    |
| **`proxyConfiguration`**    | Object | Proxy settings including enabling the Apify Proxy and specifying proxy groups (e.g., `["RESIDENTIAL"]`) for efficient and secure data retrieval. | See Example Below  |

#### Example Input JSON

```json
{
  "username": [
    "cristiano"
  ],
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]
  }
}
```

- **`username`**:\
  List your target Instagram usernames to scrape data such as `followersCount`, `profilePic`, and more.

- **`proxyConfiguration`**:\
  Configure your connection using `useApifyProxy` and specify `apifyProxyGroups` (e.g., `["RESIDENTIAL"]`) to ensure secure and reliable data fetching.

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### Output 📈

After running the actor, the scraper outputs data in a structured JSON array. Each object in the array contains key Instagram profile metrics.

#### Example Output JSON

```json
[
  {
    "profilePic": "https://instagram.fstm3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.2885-19/472007201_1142000150877579_994350541752907763_n.jpg?...",
    "userName": "cristiano",
    "followersCount": 652070775,
    "followsCount": 600,
    "timestamp": "2025-04-15 - 13:10",
    "userUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/cristiano",
    "userFullName": "Cristiano Ronaldo",
    "userId": "173560420",
    "biography": "SIUUUbscribe to my Youtube Channel!",
    "externalUrl": "http://avacr7.com/"
  }
]
```

Each key in the output represents:

- **`profilePic`**: URL of the profile picture.
- **`userName`**: Instagram username.
- **`followersCount`**: Total number of followers.
- **`followsCount`**: Count of accounts the user is following.
- **`timestamp`**: When the data was scraped.
- **`userUrl`**: Direct link to the Instagram profile.
- **`userFullName`**: The user's full name.
- **`userId`**: Unique Instagram identifier.
- **`biography`**: User’s biography or description.
- **`externalUrl`**: External URL provided on the profile.

***

### Best Use Cases 📊

The **Instagram followers count scraper** is ideal for:

- **Competitor Analysis**: Monitor and compare influencer metrics and competitor performance. 📉
- **Social Media Analytics**: Integrate with your analytics systems to visualize growth trends and engagement levels.
- **Influencer Marketing**: Identify high-impact influencers by verifying their `followersCount` and other profile data.
- **Data Enrichment**: Enhance your datasets with comprehensive Instagram profile details.
- **Developer Integrations**: Seamlessly incorporate this **instagram followers count api** into your applications and data pipelines.

***

### How to Use 🔍

Getting started with the **Instagram followers count scraper** is straightforward and affordable:

1. **Sign Up on Apify**:\
   Sign up and create a free account on Apify.

2. **Rent the Actor**:\
   Rent this actor and take advantage of the **free 2-hour trial**. After the trial, it continues for only **$5**!

3. **Configure Your Keywords**:\
   Enter your desired keyword/keywords (Instagram usernames) into the input configuration.

4. **Run the Actor.**:\
   Run the actor on Apify:

5. **Access Your Data**:\
   Retrieve up-to-date Instagram data from your JSON output and leverage it for your analytics and applications.

This efficient **instagram followers count api** allows you to access precise Instagram profile metrics effortlessly.

***

### Need Custom Solutions? 💡

If you require additional features, integrations, or custom solutions beyond the standard **Instagram followers count scraper**, we're here to help. For any inquiries or personalized support, simply email us at:\
**scrapermindapi@gmail.com**

***

### FAQ ❓

**Q: What is the purpose of this scraper?**\
A: This **Instagram followers count scraper** is designed to extract crucial Instagram profile data, including `followersCount`, `followsCount`, `profilePic`, `biography`, and more, ensuring accurate, comprehensive insights.

**Q: How do I configure proxy settings?**\
A: Adjust the `proxyConfiguration` field in your JSON input by setting `"useApifyProxy": true` and specifying the appropriate `apifyProxyGroups` (e.g., `["RESIDENTIAL"]`).

**Q: Can I scrape multiple Instagram profiles at once?**\
A: Yes! Simply provide multiple usernames in the `username` array of your input JSON.

**Q: How is the pricing competitive?**\
A: Our actor costs only **$5** (with a free 2-hour trial) compared to competitors charging between **$10 to $20** for less comprehensive data.

**Q: What does the output include?**\
A: The output JSON array contains detailed keys like `profilePic`, `userName`, `followersCount`, `followsCount`, `timestamp`, `userUrl`, `userFullName`, `userId`, `biography`, and `externalUrl`.

***

Enhance your Instagram data extraction workflow with our **Instagram Followers Count Scraper** – a powerful, cost-effective, and comprehensive solution for precise social media analytics using our state-of-the-art **instagram followers count api**. Happy Scraping! 🎉

# Actor input Schema

## `username` (type: `array`):

The username(s) to extract followers count.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "username": [
    "mrbeast"
  ]
}
```

# 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 = {
    "username": [
        "mrbeast"
    ]
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("scraper-mind/instagram-followers-count-scraper-api").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 = { "username": ["mrbeast"] }

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("scraper-mind/instagram-followers-count-scraper-api").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 '{
  "username": [
    "mrbeast"
  ]
}' |
apify call scraper-mind/instagram-followers-count-scraper-api --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "mcp-remote",
                "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=scraper-mind/instagram-followers-count-scraper-api",
                "--header",
                "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_API_TOKEN>"
            ]
        }
    }
}

```

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/9vbzQCRJR6McdZ64C/builds/w01cNC5tlOuzRqHsW/openapi.json