# Instagram Comments Scraper (`simpleapi/instagram-comments-scraper`) Actor

Instagram Comments Scraper extracts comments from any public Instagram post, including usernames, comment text, timestamps, likes, replies, and comment IDs. Perfect for sentiment analysis, audience research, trend monitoring, and automating large-scale Instagram comment data collection.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/simpleapi/instagram-comments-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [SimpleAPI](https://apify.com/simpleapi) (community)
- **Categories:** Automation, Lead generation, Social media
- **Stats:** 58 total users, 2 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 1 bookmarks
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## Pricing

$19.99/month + usage

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# README

### 🧠 Instagram Comments Scraper — Extract Instagram Comment Data Easily! 💬

Unlock the full potential of your Instagram insights with the Instagram Comments Scraper 🧩 — the ultimate tool for collecting, analyzing, and exporting comments from Instagram posts, reels, and stories. Whether you’re a marketer, developer, or researcher, this scraper helps you gather real user feedback and audience sentiment effortlessly.

### 💡 What does Instagram Comments Scraper do?

The Instagram Comments Scraper automatically extracts comments, usernames, likes, timestamps, and reply counts from any Instagram post or reel. 🕵️‍♀️  
It’s perfect for:

*   Social media analytics  
      
    
*   Market research  
      
    
*   Influencer tracking  
      
    
*   Competitor sentiment analysis  
      
    

This powerful Apify Instagram comment scraper or Python-based tool helps you save hours of manual data collection and provides structured, ready-to-use datasets.

By leveraging AI and automation, you can instantly turn Instagram conversations into actionable insights.

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### 📊 What “Instagram Comments Scraper” Can Extract

| 🧩 Data Type | 📘 Description |
| --- | --- |
| Comment ID | Unique ID for each comment on the post |
| Username | Instagram handle of the commenter |
| Full Name | Public name of the user |
| Profile Picture URL | Direct image URL of the commenter |
| Comment Text | The full text of each comment |
| Like Count | Number of likes on each comment |
| Replies Count | Total number of replies to that comment |
| Timestamp | Date and time when the comment was posted |
| Post URL / Post ID | The source Instagram post or reel |

⚡ You can scrape comments from:

*   Instagram posts, reels, and carousels  
      
    
*   Public pages without login  
      
    
*   Multiple URLs in one go  
      
    

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#### 🔑 Key Features of Instagram Comments Scraper

*   🚀 Fast & Reliable Extraction — Scrape thousands of Instagram comments in seconds.  
      
    
*   🧱 No Login Needed — Many Apify Instagram Comment Scraper versions work without authentication.  
      
    
*   💾 Multiple Export Formats — Download in JSON, CSV, Excel, XML, or Google Sheets.  
      
    
*   🐍 Python Ready — Use it in Python scripts or automate with API integration.  
      
    
*   🌐 Free & Open Source Options — Check out Instagram comments scraper GitHub for free versions.  
      
    
*   🔍 Sentiment & Trend Analysis — Analyze audience tone and trending phrases.  
      
    
*   💬 Instagram Reels Comments Scraper Support — Collect comment data even from Instagram reels.  
      
    
*   🧩 Browser Extension Integration — Some tools offer Instagram comments scraper extensions for Chrome.  
      
    
*   ☁️ Cloud-based (Apify) — Automate scraping and schedule runs via Apify platform.  
      
    

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### 🪄 How to Use Instagram Comments Scraper

Follow these easy steps to start scraping Instagram comments instantly 👇

1.  Log in to Apify – Create a free account or sign in.  
      
    
2.  Search the Actor – Find “Instagram Comments Scraper” in the Apify Store.  
      
    
3.  Enter Input Data – Paste your Instagram post or reel URLs.  
      
    
4.  Select Options – Choose whether to extract replies, usernames, timestamps, etc.  
      
    
5.  Run the Scraper – Hit Start, and let automation do the magic!  
      
    
6.  Download Results – Export results in CSV, JSON, or other formats.  
      
    

💡 Tip: You can also try Instagram Comments Scraper Python scripts or Apify REST API for advanced automation workflows.

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### 🎯 Use Cases

Harness the power of Instagram comments scraping for:

*   📈 Social Media Analytics — Understand audience engagement and reactions.  
      
    
*   💼 Marketing Insights — Track product sentiment and brand perception.  
      
    
*   🧑‍💻 Research & AI Training — Use comment data for sentiment analysis models.  
      
    
*   🔍 Influencer Campaign Tracking — Identify high-performing posts.  
      
    
*   🧠 Competitor Monitoring — Analyze engagement strategies and feedback loops.  
      
    
*   💬 Community Management — Surface top comments, FAQs, or brand mentions.  
      
    
*   🎥 Instagram Reels Analysis — Extract user reactions from reels.  
      
    

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### 💎 Why Choose Our Instagram Comments Scraper?

✨ Because we deliver speed, accuracy, and simplicity.

*   🕒 Ultra-fast performance — 100–200 comments per second.  
      
    
*   💰 Affordable pricing — From $0.50 per 1,000 comments.  
      
    
*   🧩 No proxy or login required.  
      
    
*   🧠 AI-compatible output for NLP and data analysis tools.  
      
    
*   🔐 Ethical & secure — Only extracts publicly available data.  
      
    
*   ⚙️ Integrates with Zapier, Make.com, Slack, Google Sheets, and more.  
      
    

Whether you want a free scraper, Apify actor, or Python automation, this tool adapts to your workflow perfectly.

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### ⚡ How Many Results Can You Scrape?

Our Instagram comments scraper is designed for high scalability and performance:

*   Scrape up to 100K+ comments per run depending on post size.  
      
    
*   Supports multiple URLs or batch scraping at once.  
      
    
*   Handles rate limits and pagination automatically.  
      
    
*   Available as:  
      
    

*   Apify Instagram Comments Scraper (no login)  
      
    
*   Instagram Comment Scraper Python (custom script)  
      
    
*   Instagram Comments Scraper GitHub (open-source)  
      
    
*   Instagram Comments Scraper Extension (Chrome-based)  
      
    

⚙️ Best for marketers, researchers, and data professionals who need clean, structured data at scale.

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### ⚖️ Is It Legal to Scrape Instagram Comments?

Scraping public Instagram data is generally allowed when done ethically 🧑‍⚖️.  
Here’s what to keep in mind:

*   ✅ Only extract publicly available comments.  
      
    
*   ❌ Do not collect private user data (emails, locations, etc.).  
      
    
*   ⚙️ Comply with GDPR and local data protection laws.  
      
    
*   💡 Always review Instagram’s Terms of Service before scraping.  
      
    

Our scrapers respect all legal boundaries — they only gather public content for analytical or research purposes.

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### 🧩 Input Parameters

Example JSON Input:

```json
{
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": false
    },
    "startUrls": [
        "DN8-GjPkgjS",
        "iamsrk"
    ]
}
````

### 📦 Output Format

Example JSON Output:

```json
[
  {
    "id": "17894957058162897",
    "text": "None of them. #saynotoaiart",
    "timestamp": "2025-08-29T21:11:18Z",
    "ownerUsername": "delicious.avocados07",
    "ownerProfilePicUrl": "https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-19/573688225_17904015192272986_5048172375480541314_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s150x150_tt6&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6InByb2ZpbGVfcGljLmRqYW5nby4xMDgwLmMyIn0&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=110&_nc_oc=Q6cZ2QHtS-gAW0sGI6EtGqDV2kQD4gsIzEf-2ywpBqfAlPv0oB7PIqLEt6BqcPq20w_5ttM&_nc_ohc=Uc1KMCh0zw8Q7kNvwGuGbrB&_nc_gid=Sd0W_QT8ATIsDfulad-Czg&edm=AKp6CbIBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AfgtvNChA9sGKz9LQYrZhUzaYjV7PCXsZypFw0G06oL5fg&oe=69176DCF&_nc_sid=d62176",
    "postUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DN8-GjPkgjS/"
  },
  {
    "id": "18340877686201129",
    "text": "Someone point me to the Instagram logo ferris wheel NEOW!! 😍🎡🎠",
    "timestamp": "2025-08-29T21:07:02Z",
    "ownerUsername": "sokarlnerry",
    "ownerProfilePicUrl": "https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-19/150218070_438087447273269_142732859845588991_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s150x150_tt6&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6InByb2ZpbGVfcGljLmRqYW5nby45NjYuYzIifQ&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=105&_nc_oc=Q6cZ2QHtS-gAW0sGI6EtGqDV2kQD4gsIzEf-2ywpBqfAlPv0oB7PIqLEt6BqcPq20w_5ttM&_nc_ohc=xU851sXZrQwQ7kNvwFVcKTD&_nc_gid=Sd0W_QT8ATIsDfulad-Czg&edm=AKp6CbIBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AfjACae06RWNfXpZ2TFVmo8flILnSKfF0yKWk2IRjdeAPA&oe=69173FFB&_nc_sid=d62176",
    "postUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DN8-GjPkgjS/"
  },
  {
    "id": "17854674252477260",
    "text": "عالیه😍",
    "timestamp": "2025-09-16T05:22:02Z",
    "ownerUsername": "hichkas_2029",
    "ownerProfilePicUrl": "https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-19/564843070_17901280824294530_686449939991985603_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s150x150_tt6&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6InByb2ZpbGVfcGljLmRqYW5nby4xMDgwLmMyIn0&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=102&_nc_oc=Q6cZ2QHtS-gAW0sGI6EtGqDV2kQD4gsIzEf-2ywpBqfAlPv0oB7PIqLEt6BqcPq20w_5ttM&_nc_ohc=5jY1_Ug71WMQ7kNvwFprFhz&_nc_gid=Sd0W_QT8ATIsDfulad-Czg&edm=AKp6CbIBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AfgU6jm-otEkVLogPZ-KDkz8QGUthCsag3KVNDSXSYH8nQ&oe=6917532C&_nc_sid=d62176",
    "postUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DN8-GjPkgjS/"
  },
  {
    "id": "18129572566471082",
    "text": "👏",
    "timestamp": "2025-10-26T08:12:38Z",
    "ownerUsername": "hhsj.njm",
    "ownerProfilePicUrl": "https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-19/572842478_17845701039600149_8428428272876571079_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s150x150_tt6&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6InByb2ZpbGVfcGljLmRqYW5nby4xMDgwLmMyIn0&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=105&_nc_oc=Q6cZ2QHtS-gAW0sGI6EtGqDV2kQD4gsIzEf-2ywpBqfAlPv0oB7PIqLEt6BqcPq20w_5ttM&_nc_ohc=PS2E1uYJkUMQ7kNvwH_DA3R&_nc_gid=Sd0W_QT8ATIsDfulad-Czg&edm=AKp6CbIBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AfiBMBmfRvrwRFdgMCmEUYz0wG3Eh592ihArIJ2uLWQ4bA&oe=69175143&_nc_sid=d62176",
    "postUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DN8-GjPkgjS/"
  },
  {
    "id": "18076796989963271",
    "text": "....dont use ai.....literally you could've had it commissioned.....",
    "timestamp": "2025-08-29T20:44:38Z",
    "ownerUsername": "pumpkin_jadi3",
    "ownerProfilePicUrl": "https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-19/575597796_17906414025267748_3961066130682138052_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s150x150_tt6&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6InByb2ZpbGVfcGljLmRqYW5nby4xMDI0LmMyIn0&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=104&_nc_oc=Q6cZ2QHtS-gAW0sGI6EtGqDV2kQD4gsIzEf-2ywpBqfAlPv0oB7PIqLEt6BqcPq20w_5ttM&_nc_ohc=00TqKTPnrvEQ7kNvwFuyn6Q&_nc_gid=Sd0W_QT8ATIsDfulad-Czg&edm=AKp6CbIBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AfgkFr4XyS1RJwLFdWcyLAq4ZwzVMUIlfUBODg-edMEAiQ&oe=69174CA4&_nc_sid=d62176",
    "postUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DN8-GjPkgjS/"
  },
  {
    "id": "18138927151425955",
    "text": "NO to AI images!\nYES to human craftsmanship!",
    "timestamp": "2025-08-29T20:48:20Z",
    "ownerUsername": "lizziemontgomerydesign",
    "ownerProfilePicUrl": "https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-19/358428998_1366323010584079_281163575974401184_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s150x150_tt6&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6InByb2ZpbGVfcGljLmRqYW5nby4zMjcuYzIifQ&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=107&_nc_oc=Q6cZ2QHtS-gAW0sGI6EtGqDV2kQD4gsIzEf-2ywpBqfAlPv0oB7PIqLEt6BqcPq20w_5ttM&_nc_ohc=Qq-udatHhJAQ7kNvwGMKUMa&_nc_gid=Sd0W_QT8ATIsDfulad-Czg&edm=AKp6CbIBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AfjCTTNq0hRlmfv8k1jyZ_qT4vbBKuAvIwsn6aNoxyV44g&oe=6917401F&_nc_sid=d62176",
    "postUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DN8-GjPkgjS/"
  },
  {
    "id": "17869707738430044",
    "text": "por que não consigo recuperar minha conta do Instagram eu não sei a senha nem o gmail e não tenho acesso ao número de telefone me ajudem 🙌",
    "timestamp": "2025-09-02T03:54:02Z",
    "ownerUsername": "obito_uchiha_1508",
    "ownerProfilePicUrl": "https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-19/572956406_17873957451442548_3499332193722196548_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s150x150_tt6&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6InByb2ZpbGVfcGljLmRqYW5nby4xMDgwLmMyIn0&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=100&_nc_oc=Q6cZ2QHtS-gAW0sGI6EtGqDV2kQD4gsIzEf-2ywpBqfAlPv0oB7PIqLEt6BqcPq20w_5ttM&_nc_ohc=U48Uh5UXbOsQ7kNvwHiT0e6&_nc_gid=Sd0W_QT8ATIsDfulad-Czg&edm=AKp6CbIBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AfhKM24hoSn1XYq_NgIW4A8pKdjIdUg69gcjeVkdWpwAhg&oe=6917448F&_nc_sid=d62176",
    "postUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DN8-GjPkgjS/"
  },
  {
    "id": "18074498521843883",
    "text": "not the ai slop",
    "timestamp": "2025-08-29T20:41:48Z",
    "ownerUsername": "alexanicoleparlapiano",
    "ownerProfilePicUrl": "https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-19/548894457_18529299976014470_5122690611298232171_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s150x150_tt6&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6InByb2ZpbGVfcGljLmRqYW5nby4xMDgwLmMyIn0&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=102&_nc_oc=Q6cZ2QHtS-gAW0sGI6EtGqDV2kQD4gsIzEf-2ywpBqfAlPv0oB7PIqLEt6BqcPq20w_5ttM&_nc_ohc=R4_PJRTdpHMQ7kNvwGBmPBC&_nc_gid=Sd0W_QT8ATIsDfulad-Czg&edm=AKp6CbIBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AfhaX5hSBlyiw5WD_cm94cHrwolSpWShlT-xjqicU4v58Q&oe=691739C7&_nc_sid=d62176",
    "postUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DN8-GjPkgjS/"
  },
  {
    "id": "17979221762908612",
    "text": "Ferris wheel ❤️",
    "timestamp": "2025-08-29T20:52:42Z",
    "ownerUsername": "karanbohora_",
    "ownerProfilePicUrl": "https://instagram.fgua3-4.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.2885-19/573323465_1219825463302212_7278921664109726296_n.png?stp=dst-jpg_e0_s150x150_tt6&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6InByb2ZpbGVfcGljLmRqYW5nby4xNTAuYzIifQ&_nc_ht=instagram.fgua3-4.fna.fbcdn.net&_nc_cat=1&_nc_oc=Q6cZ2QH0DHyN4CzxzEw3Hccl73yvCHuBvWil2gZkusszAUrq0zuM9gofO3OaD60R6d8eNj3ocIHhNW74yj_vInpZJNra&_nc_ohc=Cu8xClCUdtEQ7kNvwH2Zpu6&_nc_gid=dCJojxMxGV6ic6kO6Q_l7Q&edm=AGqCYasBAAAA&ccb=7-5&ig_cache_key=YW5vbnltb3VzX3Byb2ZpbGVfcGlj.3-ccb7-5&oh=00_AfgCT3kojyWi0l8js3kHZcSIjI7rxKFm9ogeKJdwo1oRjA&oe=6917566A&_nc_sid=6c5dea",
    "postUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DN8-GjPkgjS/"
  },
  {
    "id": "18092252623674844",
    "text": "cat one best",
    "timestamp": "2025-08-29T20:59:56Z",
    "ownerUsername": "madalinawai_",
    "ownerProfilePicUrl": "https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-19/515453055_17900517537228797_1579270338560252299_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s150x150_tt6&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6InByb2ZpbGVfcGljLmRqYW5nby43MzYuYzIifQ&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=105&_nc_oc=Q6cZ2QHtS-gAW0sGI6EtGqDV2kQD4gsIzEf-2ywpBqfAlPv0oB7PIqLEt6BqcPq20w_5ttM&_nc_ohc=zPjRoFWaqWQQ7kNvwGcs5YY&_nc_gid=Sd0W_QT8ATIsDfulad-Czg&edm=AKp6CbIBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AfhnQyLUXC2Snu4QiHpAK64FM2xBU9Cp4WgtdH4wJuJK2w&oe=69174673&_nc_sid=d62176",
    "postUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DN8-GjPkgjS/"
  }
]
```

### ❓ FAQ — Instagram Comments Scraper

#### 1️⃣ Is there a free version of Instagram Comments Scraper?

Yes! You can find Instagram comments scraper free tools on Apify and GitHub.

#### 2️⃣ Can I scrape Instagram Reels comments?

Absolutely. Use the Instagram Reels Comments Scraper to get comments from any reel.

#### 3️⃣ Do I need coding skills?

Not necessarily. Apify Instagram Comment Scraper is no-code. For devs, use the Python version.

#### 4️⃣ Is it safe to use?

Yes — it only collects public data and complies with scraping ethics.

#### 5️⃣ What output formats are supported?

Export your results in JSON, CSV, Excel, or Google Sheets.

#### 6️⃣ Can I use it via API?

Yes! Integrate with the Apify API or your Python automation scripts.

#### 7️⃣ Is there a Chrome extension?

Yes, try Instagram comments scraper extensions for one-click scraping.

#### 8️⃣ How fast is it?

Average speed: 100–200 comments per second depending on post size.

### 🚀 Final Takeaway

The Instagram Comments Scraper is your key to unlocking comment insights across posts and reels — without manual effort.\
Whether you prefer Apify, Python scripts, or GitHub tools, this scraper delivers fast, free, and reliable data for your next big project.

💬 Start today, and turn Instagram comments into real competitive intelligence!

### What are other Instagram scraping tools?

If you want to scrape specific Instagram data, you can use any of the dedicated scrapers below for faster and more targeted results.

| Scraper Name | Scraper Name |
|---|---|
| [Instagram B2b Email Scraper](https://apify.com/simpleapi/instagram-b2b-email-scraper) | [Instagram Posts Scraper](https://apify.com/simpleapi/instagram-posts-scraper) |
| [Instagram B2b Lead Scraper](https://apify.com/simpleapi/instagram-b2b-lead-scraper) | [Instagram Profile Email Scraper](https://apify.com/simpleapi/instagram-profile-email-scraper) |
| [Instagram B2b Phone Number Scraper](https://apify.com/simpleapi/instagram-b2b-phone-number-scraper) | [Instagram Profile Email Scraper By Keyword](https://apify.com/simpleapi/instagram-profile-email-scraper-by-keyword) |
| [Instagram Dm Automation](https://apify.com/simpleapi/instagram-dm-automation) | [Instagram Profile Lead Scraper](https://apify.com/simpleapi/instagram-profile-lead-scraper) |
| [Instagram Email Scraper](https://apify.com/simpleapi/instagram-email-scraper) | [Instagram Profile Lead Scraper By Keyword](https://apify.com/simpleapi/instagram-profile-lead-scraper-by-keyword) |
| [Instagram Followers And Following Scrapper](https://apify.com/simpleapi/instagram-followers-and-following-scrapper) | [Instagram Profile Phone Number Scraper](https://apify.com/simpleapi/instagram-profile-phone-number-scraper) |
| [Instagram Followers Count Scraper](https://apify.com/simpleapi/instagram-followers-count-scraper) | [Instagram Profile Phone Number Scraper By Keyword](https://apify.com/simpleapi/instagram-profile-phone-number-scraper-by-keyword) |
| [Instagram Followers Scraper](https://apify.com/simpleapi/instagram-followers-scraper) | [Instagram Profile Post Scraper](https://apify.com/simpleapi/instagram-profile-post-scraper) |
| [Instagram Following Scraper](https://apify.com/simpleapi/instagram-following-scraper) | [Instagram Profile Reels Scraper](https://apify.com/simpleapi/instagram-profile-reels-scraper) |
| [Instagram Hashtag Scraper](https://apify.com/simpleapi/instagram-hashtag-scraper) | [Instagram Profile Scraper](https://apify.com/simpleapi/instagram-profile-scraper) |
| [Instagram Hashtag Username Scraper](https://apify.com/simpleapi/instagram-hashtag-username-scraper) | [Instagram Reels Scraper](https://apify.com/simpleapi/instagram-reels-scraper) |
| [Instagram Highlights Scraper](https://apify.com/simpleapi/instagram-highlights-scraper) | [Instagram Related Hashtag Stats Scraper](https://apify.com/simpleapi/instagram-related-hashtag-stats-scraper) |
| [Instagram Lead Scraper](https://apify.com/simpleapi/instagram-lead-scraper) | [Instagram Related Person Scraper](https://apify.com/simpleapi/instagram-related-person-scraper) |
| [Instagram Likes Scraper](https://apify.com/simpleapi/instagram-likes-scraper) | [Instagram Single Reels Scraper](https://apify.com/simpleapi/instagram-single-reels-scraper) |
| [Instagram Location Scraper](https://apify.com/simpleapi/instagram-location-scraper) | [Instagram Story Details Scraper](https://apify.com/simpleapi/instagram-story-details-scraper) |
| [Instagram Mentions Scraper](https://apify.com/simpleapi/instagram-mentions-scraper) | [Instagram Tagged Mentions Posts Scraper](https://apify.com/simpleapi/instagram-tagged-mentions-posts-scraper) |
| [Instagram Phone Number Scraper](https://apify.com/simpleapi/instagram-phone-number-scraper) | [Instagram Tagged Posts Scraper](https://apify.com/simpleapi/instagram-tagged-posts-scraper) |
| [Instagram Post Details Scraper](https://apify.com/simpleapi/instagram-post-details-scraper) |  |

# Actor input Schema

## `directUrls` (type: `array`):

Instagram post or reel URLs (e.g. https://www.instagram.com/p/SHORTCODE/)

## `maxComments` (type: `integer`):

Maximum comments to scrape per URL (1–500)

## `maxReplies` (type: `integer`):

Maximum replies per comment (0–50)

## `sessionId` (type: `string`):

Instagram sessionid cookie. Required for reliable extraction: without it, doc\_id and media\_id often cannot be found (Instagram serves different content when unauthenticated). Get it from your browser after logging in to instagram.com.

## `includeNestedComments` (type: `boolean`):

Fetch replies for each comment

## `isNewestComments` (type: `boolean`):

Kept for compatibility with provided script. Instagram GraphQL here only supports popular sorting.

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

Optional. Used only when platform blocks direct requests: fallback to datacenter proxy, then residential proxy (3 retries). By default no proxy is used.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "directUrls": [
    "https://www.instagram.com/p/DN8-GjPkgjS"
  ],
  "maxComments": 10,
  "maxReplies": 5,
  "includeNestedComments": true,
  "isNewestComments": false
}
```

# 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 = {
    "directUrls": [
        "https://www.instagram.com/p/DN8-GjPkgjS"
    ]
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("simpleapi/instagram-comments-scraper").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 = { "directUrls": ["https://www.instagram.com/p/DN8-GjPkgjS"] }

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("simpleapi/instagram-comments-scraper").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 '{
  "directUrls": [
    "https://www.instagram.com/p/DN8-GjPkgjS"
  ]
}' |
apify call simpleapi/instagram-comments-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

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

```

## OpenAPI specification

```json
{
    "openapi": "3.0.1",
    "info": {
        "title": "Instagram Comments Scraper",
        "description": "Instagram Comments Scraper extracts comments from any public Instagram post, including usernames, comment text, timestamps, likes, replies, and comment IDs. Perfect for sentiment analysis, audience research, trend monitoring, and automating large-scale Instagram comment data collection.",
        "version": "0.2",
        "x-build-id": "OpoqXQEWrSMnhbzHe"
    },
    "servers": [
        {
            "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2"
        }
    ],
    "paths": {
        "/acts/simpleapi~instagram-comments-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": {
            "post": {
                "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-simpleapi-instagram-comments-scraper",
                "x-openai-isConsequential": false,
                "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.",
                "tags": [
                    "Run Actor"
                ],
                "requestBody": {
                    "required": true,
                    "content": {
                        "application/json": {
                            "schema": {
                                "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
                            }
                        }
                    }
                },
                "parameters": [
                    {
                        "name": "token",
                        "in": "query",
                        "required": true,
                        "schema": {
                            "type": "string"
                        },
                        "description": "Enter your Apify token here"
                    }
                ],
                "responses": {
                    "200": {
                        "description": "OK"
                    }
                }
            }
        },
        "/acts/simpleapi~instagram-comments-scraper/runs": {
            "post": {
                "operationId": "runs-sync-simpleapi-instagram-comments-scraper",
                "x-openai-isConsequential": false,
                "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.",
                "tags": [
                    "Run Actor"
                ],
                "requestBody": {
                    "required": true,
                    "content": {
                        "application/json": {
                            "schema": {
                                "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
                            }
                        }
                    }
                },
                "parameters": [
                    {
                        "name": "token",
                        "in": "query",
                        "required": true,
                        "schema": {
                            "type": "string"
                        },
                        "description": "Enter your Apify token here"
                    }
                ],
                "responses": {
                    "200": {
                        "description": "OK",
                        "content": {
                            "application/json": {
                                "schema": {
                                    "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema"
                                }
                            }
                        }
                    }
                }
            }
        },
        "/acts/simpleapi~instagram-comments-scraper/run-sync": {
            "post": {
                "operationId": "run-sync-simpleapi-instagram-comments-scraper",
                "x-openai-isConsequential": false,
                "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.",
                "tags": [
                    "Run Actor"
                ],
                "requestBody": {
                    "required": true,
                    "content": {
                        "application/json": {
                            "schema": {
                                "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
                            }
                        }
                    }
                },
                "parameters": [
                    {
                        "name": "token",
                        "in": "query",
                        "required": true,
                        "schema": {
                            "type": "string"
                        },
                        "description": "Enter your Apify token here"
                    }
                ],
                "responses": {
                    "200": {
                        "description": "OK"
                    }
                }
            }
        }
    },
    "components": {
        "schemas": {
            "inputSchema": {
                "type": "object",
                "properties": {
                    "directUrls": {
                        "title": "Post URLs",
                        "type": "array",
                        "description": "Instagram post or reel URLs (e.g. https://www.instagram.com/p/SHORTCODE/)",
                        "items": {
                            "type": "string"
                        }
                    },
                    "maxComments": {
                        "title": "Max comments per post",
                        "minimum": 1,
                        "maximum": 10000,
                        "type": "integer",
                        "description": "Maximum comments to scrape per URL (1–500)",
                        "default": 10
                    },
                    "maxReplies": {
                        "title": "Max replies per comment",
                        "minimum": 0,
                        "maximum": 500,
                        "type": "integer",
                        "description": "Maximum replies per comment (0–50)",
                        "default": 5
                    },
                    "sessionId": {
                        "title": "Session ID",
                        "type": "string",
                        "description": "Instagram sessionid cookie. Required for reliable extraction: without it, doc_id and media_id often cannot be found (Instagram serves different content when unauthenticated). Get it from your browser after logging in to instagram.com."
                    },
                    "includeNestedComments": {
                        "title": "Include replies",
                        "type": "boolean",
                        "description": "Fetch replies for each comment",
                        "default": true
                    },
                    "isNewestComments": {
                        "title": "Newest first (not supported)",
                        "type": "boolean",
                        "description": "Kept for compatibility with provided script. Instagram GraphQL here only supports popular sorting.",
                        "default": false
                    },
                    "proxyConfiguration": {
                        "title": "Proxy (fallback only)",
                        "type": "object",
                        "description": "Optional. Used only when platform blocks direct requests: fallback to datacenter proxy, then residential proxy (3 retries). By default no proxy is used."
                    }
                }
            },
            "runsResponseSchema": {
                "type": "object",
                "properties": {
                    "data": {
                        "type": "object",
                        "properties": {
                            "id": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "actId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "userId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "startedAt": {
                                "type": "string",
                                "format": "date-time",
                                "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z"
                            },
                            "finishedAt": {
                                "type": "string",
                                "format": "date-time",
                                "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z"
                            },
                            "status": {
                                "type": "string",
                                "example": "READY"
                            },
                            "meta": {
                                "type": "object",
                                "properties": {
                                    "origin": {
                                        "type": "string",
                                        "example": "API"
                                    },
                                    "userAgent": {
                                        "type": "string"
                                    }
                                }
                            },
                            "stats": {
                                "type": "object",
                                "properties": {
                                    "inputBodyLen": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 2000
                                    },
                                    "rebootCount": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "restartCount": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "resurrectCount": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "computeUnits": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    }
                                }
                            },
                            "options": {
                                "type": "object",
                                "properties": {
                                    "build": {
                                        "type": "string",
                                        "example": "latest"
                                    },
                                    "timeoutSecs": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 300
                                    },
                                    "memoryMbytes": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 1024
                                    },
                                    "diskMbytes": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 2048
                                    }
                                }
                            },
                            "buildId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "defaultKeyValueStoreId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "defaultDatasetId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "defaultRequestQueueId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "buildNumber": {
                                "type": "string",
                                "example": "1.0.0"
                            },
                            "containerUrl": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "usage": {
                                "type": "object",
                                "properties": {
                                    "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "DATASET_READS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "DATASET_WRITES": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 1
                                    },
                                    "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "PROXY_SERPS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    }
                                }
                            },
                            "usageTotalUsd": {
                                "type": "number",
                                "example": 0.00005
                            },
                            "usageUsd": {
                                "type": "object",
                                "properties": {
                                    "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "DATASET_READS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "DATASET_WRITES": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": {
                                        "type": "number",
                                        "example": 0.00005
                                    },
                                    "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "PROXY_SERPS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    }
                                }
                            }
                        }
                    }
                }
            }
        }
    }
}
```