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Instagram Hashtag Scraper - Extract Posts from Instagram Hashtags

Powerful Instagram hashtag scraper that extracts comprehensive post data from Instagram hashtags. Get detailed information about posts, reels, captions, likes, comments, images, timestamps, hashtags, mentions, and user data from any public Instagram hashtag.

Key Features of Instagram Hashtag Scraper

• Instagram Hashtag Scraping: Scrape posts and reels from any Instagram hashtag
• Comprehensive Post Data Extraction: Extract detailed metadata including likes, comments, timestamps, and engagement metrics
• Caption Analysis: Get full caption text with embedded hashtags and user mentions
• Image and Media Extraction: Extract image URLs, dimensions, and support for carousel posts with multiple images
• User Information: Get complete owner/author profile data for each post
• Location Data: Extract location information when available on posts
• Music Information: Get music metadata for Instagram reels and videos
• Multiple Export Formats: Export scraped data in JSON, CSV, Excel, and HTML formats
• High-Performance Scraping: Fast and efficient with automatic pagination and rate limiting
• Advanced Retry Logic: Built-in retry mechanisms and session rotation for reliable data extraction

Instagram Hashtag Scraper Input Parameters

Configure your Instagram hashtag scraping with these input options:

{
"hashtags":["Interior_design_saudi","webscraping","social_media"],
"resultsLimit":100,
"resultsType":"posts"
}

Input Fields:

• hashtags: Array of Instagram hashtags to scrape (with or without # symbol)
• resultsLimit: Maximum number of posts to extract per hashtag (0 = unlimited)
• resultsType: Content type filter - "posts" for all posts or "reels" for video content only
• cookies: Instagram session cookies (recommended)

Cookies Configuration (Recommended)

Providing Instagram session cookies enables access to more data, higher rate limits, and private content.

How to Obtain Your Cookies

1. Log in to Instagram: Open Instagram in Chrome or Firefox and log in to your account
2. Open Developer Tools: Press F12 or right-click and select "Inspect"
3. Navigate to Cookies: Go to Application tab (Chrome) or Storage tab (Firefox) → Cookies → https://www.instagram.com
4. Copy Required Cookies: Find and copy the values for these cookies:
   • sessionid
   • ds_user_id
   • csrftoken
   • ig_did
   • mid
   • datr
5. Format the Cookie String: Combine them into one string like this:

   sessionid=YOUR_SESSIONID_VALUE; ds_user_id=YOUR_DS_USER_ID_VALUE; csrftoken=YOUR_CSRFTOKEN_VALUE; ig_did=YOUR_IG_DID_VALUE; mid=YOUR_MID_VALUE; datr=YOUR_DATR_VALUE

6. Provide in Input: Paste this complete string into the cookies field

Important Notes

• Expiration: Cookies expire every 24-48 hours. Update them regularly to avoid authentication failures
• Security: Never share your cookies with others. They contain your session information
• Multiple Sessions: You can provide multiple cookie strings for session rotation
• Fallback: If no cookies provided, the scraper uses cookies.json file if available, or operates in guest mode

Example Cookie Input

{
"hashtags":["webscraping"],
"cookies":[
"sessionid=123456789%3Aabcdefghijklmnop%3A1; ds_user_id=123456789; csrftoken=abcdefghijklmnop; ig_did=ABCDEFGH-1234-5678-9ABC-DEF012345678; mid=HIJKLMN; datr=NOPQRSTUVWXYZ"
]
}

Instagram Hashtag Scraper Output Data Structure

Each scraped Instagram post includes comprehensive data:

{
"inputUrl":"https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/Interior_design_saudi",
"id":"3756182696478136272",
"type":"Image",
"shortCode":"DQgpELnDFfQ",
"caption":"من الفكرة إلى التنفيذ...",
"hashtags":["Interior_design_saudi","ديكور_فاخر"],
"mentions":[],
"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/DQgpELnDFfQ/",
"commentsCount":0,
"firstComment":"",
"latestComments":[],
"dimensionsHeight":1594,
"dimensionsWidth":1277,
"displayUrl":"https://scontent-...",
"images":[],
"likesCount":0,
"timestamp":"2025-11-01T10:11:32.000Z",
"childPosts":[],
"ownerFullName":"SAK",
"ownerUsername":"sakco.sa",
"ownerId":"78029144673",
"productType":"feed",
"isSponsored":true,
"musicInfo":{
"audio_canonical_id":"0",
"audio_type":null,
"music_info":null,
"original_sound_info":null,
"pinned_media_ids":null
}
}

Output Includes:

• Complete post metadata and engagement metrics
• Full caption text with hashtag extraction
• User mention detection and extraction
• High-resolution image URLs and dimensions
• Owner profile information and verification status
• Location data and sponsored post indicators
• Music and audio information for video content

Popular Use Cases for Instagram Hashtag Scraping

Social Media Research and Analysis

• Track trending hashtags and content performance
• Analyze hashtag engagement rates and reach
• Study social media trends and viral content patterns

Influencer Marketing and Discovery

• Find influencers using specific hashtags
• Analyze influencer content strategies and posting patterns
• Discover new creators in niche markets

Brand Monitoring and Competitive Analysis

• Monitor brand mentions across Instagram hashtags
• Track competitor hashtag campaigns and performance
• Analyze market trends and consumer interests

Content Strategy and Marketing

• Research successful hashtag strategies
• Identify popular content themes and formats
• Plan social media content calendars based on trending topics

Academic Research and Journalism

• Study social media behavior and communication patterns
• Research cultural trends and public opinion
• Gather data for social science research projects

Instagram Data Extraction Capabilities

This Instagram scraper handles all types of Instagram content:

• Image Posts: Single photo posts with captions and metadata
• Carousel Posts: Multi-image posts with navigation and individual image data
• Video Content: Instagram Reels and video posts with duration and view counts
• Sponsored Content: Identified sponsored posts and brand partnerships
• Location-Tagged Posts: Posts with geographic location information
• Music-Enhanced Content: Reels with background music and audio tracks

Legal and Ethical Guidelines for Instagram Scraping

• Public Data Only: Only extract data from public Instagram profiles and posts
• Terms of Service Compliance: Respect Instagram's Terms of Service and API usage policies
• Privacy Protection: Do not violate user privacy rights or collect personal data without consent
• Legitimate Research: Use for legitimate research, analysis, and business intelligence purposes
• Rate Limiting: Implement appropriate delays to avoid overloading Instagram's servers
• Data Usage: Use extracted data responsibly and in compliance with data protection regulations