Instagram Comments Scraper & Exporter
Scrape all comments from any Instagram post. Export usernames, comment text, likes, and timestamps to Excel, CSV, or JSON.
Your inputs stay in this browser for 24 hours, including after installing the extension or signing in.
The continuation link includes your entered task inputs.
See an example export
Illustrative sample data. Run the tool to export your own results. Your full export includes additional fields.
| Username | Comment | Likes | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| example_user | Illustrative comment text | 12 | Oct 1, 2026 |
How to Export Instagram Comments
This free tool lets you download all comments from any Instagram post, Reel, or IGTV video. Simply paste the post URL and export to Excel, CSV, or JSON format. Perfect for social media analysis, sentiment research, influencer marketing, and competitor analysis.
The tool extracts each comment's text, username, like count, reply count, timestamp, and verification status. Your data stays private — all requests run locally through your browser using the Lection extension.
Step-by-Step Guide
Install the Extension
Install the Lection Chrome extension to enable authenticated requests to Instagram.
Log Into Instagram
Make sure you're logged into Instagram in this browser. Open instagram.com and sign in.
Copy the Post URL
Find the Instagram post you want to analyze. Click the three dots menu and select "Copy Link", or copy the URL from your browser.
Export Comments
Paste the URL above and click "Export All" to download all comments, or "Export Batch" to load them incrementally.
Use Cases for Instagram Comment Data
📊 Sentiment Analysis
Export comments to analyze audience sentiment about products, brands, or campaigns using NLP tools or spreadsheets.
🎯 Influencer Research
Analyze engagement quality by examining who's commenting, what they're saying, and how authentic the interactions appear.
🔍 Competitor Analysis
Study competitor posts to understand what resonates with their audience and identify engagement patterns.
📝 Content Research
Find common questions, feedback, and suggestions in comments to inform your content strategy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What data is included in the export?
Can I export comments from private accounts?
Does this include reply comments?
How many comments can I export?
Is this tool free?
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Lection is a free Chrome extension that turns any webpage into structured data.
Any site
Not just this one — point it at any page you can open.
Every page
Follows pagination, infinite scroll, and detail links.
On a schedule
Runs in the cloud and sends rows to Sheets, Zapier, or a webhook.