Instagram Comments Scraper & Exporter
Scrape all comments from any Instagram post. Export usernames, comment text, likes, and timestamps to Excel, CSV, or JSON.
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 Lection Chrome extension to enable authenticated requests to Instagram.
Make sure you're logged into Instagram in this browser. Open instagram.com and sign in.
Find the Instagram post you want to analyze. Click the three dots menu and select "Copy Link", or copy the URL from your browser.
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?
Each comment includes the username, full name, comment text, like count, reply count, timestamp, verification status, and profile URL. Perfect for comprehensive analysis.
Can I export comments from private accounts?
Only if you follow that account and can view the post. The tool uses your Instagram session, so you can only access content you normally can see.
Does this include reply comments?
Currently this exports top-level comments only. Reply counts are included so you know which comments have threads. Reply export may be added in a future update.
How many comments can I export?
There's no limit on our end. Use "Export All" to automatically paginate through all comments. Instagram may rate-limit after many requests.
Is this tool free?
Yes, completely free. The Lection extension is also free. No API keys, subscriptions, or hidden costs.