Instagram Profile Parser

Extract profile details, follower stats, and recent posts from a public Instagram profile HTML.

Overview

This parser transforms Instagram profile pages into structured JSON data, capturing profile information, engagement statistics, and recent content. Ideal for social media analytics, influencer research, and portfolio building.

Simply provide the raw HTML of any public Instagram profile to receive normalized, easy-to-use data.

Key Takeaways

Convert any public Instagram profile HTML into reliable, structured JSON in seconds.
Retrieve complete profile, follower, and post data that plugs directly into analytics pipelines.
Use the same response schema across parsers to accelerate cross-network dashboards.

Key Data Outputs

Profile Information

Extract complete profile details including:

Avatar — Profile picture URL
Bio — Profile description text
Display Name — The account's full name
Username — The Instagram handle
Website — Linked URL when present
Website Text — Anchor text surfaced on the profile

Engagement Statistics

Access key metrics returned as integers:

Followers — Total follower count
Following — Number of accounts followed
Posts — Total number of posts published

How It Works

Supply the raw HTML of a public Instagram profile to the Parseium API.
Parseium normalizes the document, removing presentation noise and converting key profile elements into structured JSON.
The response mirrors the schema shown in the JSON example below, ready for analytics, enrichment, or storage.

Implementation Steps

Capture the HTML of the Instagram profile using your crawler, request pipeline, or headless browser.
Call the Parseium instagram-profile endpoint with the HTML payload and your API key.
Persist the JSON response or fan it into downstream services (dashboards, alerts, enrichment jobs).
Schedule recurring fetches to monitor profile changes or engagement trends.

Best Practices

Refresh the profile HTML regularly to keep follower counts and bios current.
Pair the parser output with UTM tracking or social listening data for richer insights.
Combine with the TikTok or GitHub profile parsers to build multi-network creator dossiers.
Use Parseium webhooks or internal cron jobs to handle high-value profile updates automatically.

Use Cases

Build influencer marketing platforms and analytics tools.
Monitor brand accounts and competitor activity.
Aggregate data for social media research and reporting.
Create portfolio websites with live Instagram feeds.

Next Steps

Explore the Parseium docs [blocked] for authentication guides, rate limits, and parser tips. When you are ready to deploy, connect the response to your CRM or BI tooling and pair it with the Prebuilt CTA workflow for conversions.

JSON Response

{
  "content": {
    "posts": [
      {
        "alt": "string",
        "image": "string",
        "url": "string"
      }
    ]
  },
  "profile": {
    "avatar": "string",
    "bio": "string",
    "display_name": "string",
    "username": "string",
    "website": "string",
    "website_text": "string"
  },
  "stats": {
    "followers": "number",
    "following": "number",
    "posts": "number"
  }
}

{
  "content": {
    "posts": [
      {
        "alt": "string",
        "image": "string",
        "url": "string"
      }
    ]
  },
  "profile": {
    "avatar": "string",
    "bio": "string",
    "display_name": "string",
    "username": "string",
    "website": "string",
    "website_text": "string"
  },
  "stats": {
    "followers": "number",
    "following": "number",
    "posts": "number"
  }
}

API Call (TypeScript)

// TypeScript example: call the Instagram profile pre-built parser
// Set PARSIUM_API_KEY in your environment (e.g. .env.local)

async function run() {
  const parserName = 'instagram-profile';
  // Provide the raw HTML of a public Instagram profile page
  const html = '<!doctype html>...';

  const res = await fetch(`https://api.parseium.com/v1/parse/${parserName}`, {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {
      'X-API-Key': process.env.PARSIUM_API_KEY ?? '',
      'Content-Type': 'application/json',
    },
    body: JSON.stringify({ html }),
  });

  if (!res.ok) {
    throw new Error(`Request failed: ${res.status} ${res.statusText}`);
  }

  const data = await res.json();
  console.log(data);
}

run().catch(console.error);

// TypeScript example: call the Instagram profile pre-built parser
// Set PARSIUM_API_KEY in your environment (e.g. .env.local)

async function run() {
  const parserName = 'instagram-profile';
  // Provide the raw HTML of a public Instagram profile page
  const html = '<!doctype html>...';

  const res = await fetch(`https://api.parseium.com/v1/parse/${parserName}`, {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {
      'X-API-Key': process.env.PARSIUM_API_KEY ?? '',
      'Content-Type': 'application/json',
    },
    body: JSON.stringify({ html }),
  });

  if (!res.ok) {
    throw new Error(`Request failed: ${res.status} ${res.statusText}`);
  }

  const data = await res.json();
  console.log(data);
}

run().catch(console.error);

FAQ

Does this work for private or authenticated Instagram profiles?

No. The parser supports public profiles that can be crawled without authentication. Private or session-gated content is intentionally excluded.

Can I request only selected fields?

Not yet. The parser returns the complete schema so downstream services have a consistent shape. You can drop fields you do not need after parsing.

How often should I refresh a profile?

Many teams poll high-priority profiles daily, while others refresh weekly. Choose an interval that balances freshness with your rate limits.

How is rate limiting handled?

Parseium enforces per-key limits. Check your plan in the dashboard and batch requests where possible to stay within quota.

Conclusion

The Instagram Profile Parser turns unstructured profile pages into dependable, analysis-ready JSON. Use it to monitor creators, benchmark engagement, and power customer-facing experiences with up-to-date social proof.

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