Instagram Hashtag Collector

Instagram Hashtag Collector is a scraping tool for Instagram posts based on specified hashtags or regions, allowing for efficient data collecting from the platform.

The rationale for this automation:

Users frequently seek Instagram post data connected to specific hashtags or regions for a variety of reasons. This program streamlines the scraping of Instagram posts, saving time and effort.

How to utilize and initiate:

1. Ensure you are logged into your Instagram account, as the workflow requires it for proper functioning.
2. Download the Instagram Hashtag Collector workflow.
3. Click "Run" to start the automation.
4. In the workflow, enter locations separated by a new line in the "Locations" field (press Enter key to move to a new line).
5. Enter hashtags separated by a new line in the "Hashtags" field.
6. Specify the number of posts you want to scrape (enter zero if you want to scrape all posts).
7. Run the workflow, and it will begin collecting Instagram post data based on the specified hashtags and locations.

Input data and result:

1. Input:

• Hashtags and locations for Instagram post scraping.
• Number of posts to scrape.

2. Output:

• The workflow will collect the following data for each scraped Instagram post:
• Post URL
• Profile URL
• Username
• User's name
• Number of comments
• Number of likes
• Description
• Location
• Post ID
• Owner ID
• Publication date

Questions and Answers:

1. Is it necessary to be logged into Instagram for this automation to work correctly?

   • Yes, you need to be logged into your Instagram account for the workflow to function properly, as it requires access to Instagram data.

2. Can I use this automation to scrape Instagram posts for both hashtags and locations simultaneously?

   • Yes, you can specify both hashtags and locations, and the automation will collect posts based on your criteria.

3. Is there a limit to the number of posts I can scrape using this tool?

   • You can specify the number of posts you want to scrape, and you can choose to collect all posts by entering zero as the limit.