How to Export Instagram Followers (CSV, Excel, JSON)

Exporting Instagram followers (or following) helps you audit audiences, map relationships, find influencers, and back up communities. You can export from any public profile you can view, or from private accounts that you follow while logged in.

This guide shows you the fastest, safest way to export followers using the IG Follower Export Tool by Instalab AI — a privacy‑first browser extension that runs locally in your browser.

• Install: IG Follower Export Tool (Chrome Web Store)
• Learn more: IG Follower Export Tool — product page & FAQs

What You’ll Get

• CSV, Excel (XLSX), or JSON exports
• Followers or Following for any public profile you can view
• Basic fields: username, full name, profile picture, verified badge
• Detailed mode (Pro): bio, external link, business category, media count, mutual followers, privacy, follower/following counts
• Session resume and history (pause/continue later)

Quick Start (2 minutes)

1. Install the extension

   • Open the Chrome Web Store listing: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/ig-follower-export-tool-b/kabldegednklibnfobahjjkagpbfadce and click "Add To Chrome"
   
   • Pin the extension for easy access.
   

2. Log into Instagram

   • In the same Chrome window, go to instagram.com and make sure you’re signed in.

3. Open the dashboard

   • Click the extension icon to open “IG Follower Export Tool by Instalab AI”:
   

   The extension reads your session to fetch lists you can access:

   

4. Configure your export

   • Paste a profile URL (e.g., https://www.instagram.com/leomessi).
   • Choose list type: Followers or Following.
   • Mode: Basic (fast) or Detailed (Pro; slower, includes per‑profile lookups).
   • Safety delay: 8–12 seconds recommended to reduce rate‑limit risk.
   • Optional: Set “Max Profiles” to cap output (free tier up to 600).
   

5. Start extraction

   • Hit “Start Extraction” and keep the browser running. Progress updates in real time. You can stop and resume later — the session persists.
   

6. Export the data

   • In the preview or session list, choose Export → CSV, XLSX, or JSON. Filenames include the list type and target profile for easy tracking.
   

Why Export Instagram Followers?

• Audience research: Identify segments, power users, and potential ambassadors.
• Influencer discovery: Filter for verified/business accounts and external links.
• CRM enrichment: Merge with customer data in Sheets, Airtable, or CRMs.
• Competitive analysis: Track growth and overlaps against peers.
• Backup: Keep a snapshot before running campaigns or making changes.

With this Instagram follower export tool, you can quickly export Instagram follower data from multiple Instagram accounts and choose to export followers or following lists to CSV, Excel, or JSON.

Detailed vs. Basic Mode

• Basic: Pulls the follower/following list quickly with core profile fields (best for large lists and speed).
• Detailed (Pro): Adds bio, external URL, business category, media count, mutuals, privacy, and follower/following counts by visiting each profile. Slower by design; ideal for lead scoring and qualification.

Tip: Use Basic to scope size, then run Detailed on a filtered subset or with a higher delay for safety.

Safety, Rate Limits, and Best Practices

• Delay matters: Lower delays between IG requests increase risk of rate limits or verification prompts. Stick to 5–12s delay for steady runs; go higher if you see warnings.
• Stay signed in: The tool requires an active Instagram session in your browser.
• Resume friendly: Sessions are saved locally; you can pause/continue anytime.
• Respect Instagram’s terms: Use exports responsibly and follow platform policies.

Free vs. Pro

• Free tier: Up to 600 profiles per run.
• Pro: Unlimited profiles.

To upgrade, open the extension dashboard and click “Upgrade to Pro”.

Troubleshooting

• “Instagram Session: Not Connected”: Log in at instagram.com, and then reopen the extension.
• Verification or “Challenge Detected”: Visit Instagram, complete the verification, then resume your session from the dashboard.
• Private or unavailable profile: You can only export lists you can view while logged in.
• Rate limited (429) or slow responses: Increase delay seconds and try again later, or run in smaller batches.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I export someone else’s followers? If you can view the list in your logged‑in browser, you can export it, including private account's followers & followings.
• Where is my data stored? Extractions and sessions are saved locally in your browser’s storage. You control the exports.
• Which formats do you support? CSV, Excel (XLSX), and JSON.