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Instagram Follower Export

How to Export Instagram Follower List to CSV/Excel[6 Methods - 2026]

Instagram doesn't give you a way to export your follower list. Whether you need to back up your audience data, analyze a competitor's followers, or create a lead list for outreach campaigns, you're going to need a third-party solution.

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  • Free to use
  • Unlimited exports
  • Rich profile data
Understanding the Tool

So What Is an Instagram Follower Export Tool?

An Instagram follower export tool is a piece of software that extracts follower or following data from any public Instagram profile and saves it to a structured format such as CSV, Excel or JSON.

Instead of having to scroll manually through thousands of followers, as well as manually copy usernames one by one, these tools take care of the entire process. In a matter of minutes you can have a full spreadsheet that contains:

Usernames and profile URLs
Full names and bios
Follower and following counts
Email addresses (if publicly available)
Phone numbers (when displayed)
Website links
Verification status
Private/public account flags

This exported data becomes valuable for lead generation, competitor research, influencer outreach and audience analysis.

Export Followers vs. Export Following - What's the Difference?

Followers

Individuals that follow a specific Instagram account. Helps you understand an audience.

Following

Accounts which a specific user follows. Helps to know someone's interests and potential partnerships.

Use Cases

Why Export Instagram Followers? Top Use Cases

Before getting on to the methods, let's understand why marketers, creators, and businesses export Instagram follower data:

Generating Leads and Cold Outreach

Export competitor account followers or industry influencers. Filter by bio keywords like "founder," "CEO" or "marketing manager" to identify decision-makers. Combine with email enrichment tools.

Competitor Analysis

Want to know who your competitors are following? Export their follower list to find possible customers who already interact with similar products or services.

Backup Your Audience Data

Instagram accounts can be hacked, suspended or accidentally deleted. Exporting your followers provides a safety backup that you can use to rebuild or migrate.

Build Custom Audiences to Advertise

Upload exported lists of followers to Facebook Ads Manager to create lookalike lists. This helps you reach new people like your existing followers.

Influencer Research

Export followers from niche accounts to find micro-influencers or brand ambassadors. Filter for accounts with "creator," "blogger" or high engagement indicators.

Clean Up Fake or Bot Followers

Export your followers, find suspicious accounts (no profile picture, random usernames, zero posts) and make a block list to increase your engagement rate.

Export Followers to Block List

If you have spam accounts to deal with or want to mass-block specific followers, an export of the list allows you to review and filter it before taking action.

Step-by-Step Guide

How to Export Instagram Follower List: 6 Methods

Here are 6 ways of exporting Instagram followers, from free browser extensions to official Meta tools. Choose the method which suits your needs the best.

1

Use Scravio Chrome Extension

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Scravio's IG Follower Export tool is a free Chrome extension that exports unlimited followers of any public Instagram profile. It's the fastest and the best in features for the majority of users.

What You Can Export:

Username and profile URL
Full name and bio
Follower/following counts
Public email and phone (if available)
External links, business category
Account type (personal, creator, business)

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1
Install the Extension

Visit the Chrome Web Store and click "Add to Chrome." The extension icon will be available in your browser toolbar.

2
Browse to an Instagram Profile

Go to Instagram.com and visit any public profile. Click on their "followers" or "following" number to open up the list.

3
Start the Export

Click on the Scravio extension icon and click "Start." The tool automatically scrolls through the list, taking profile data as it loads.

4
Download Your File

Once complete, choose your format of export (CSV, Excel or JSON) and download. Your Instagram followers list is ready for you.

Pros

  • Completely free with no limits
  • Exports rich profile data including emails
  • Works on any public account
  • Various formats of exports (CSV, Excel, JSON)

Cons

  • Requires Chrome browser
  • Must leave the tab open during export
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2

Use Official Meta Account Center

Meta (Instagram's parent company) has an official means of downloading your Instagram data, including your follower list. However, this only works for your own account - you cannot export anyone else's followers.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. 1Open Instagram app and go to your profile
  2. 2Tap the menu icon (☰) and select "Settings and privacy"
  3. 3Go to "Accounts Center" → "Your information and permissions"
  4. 4Choose the option to "Download your information"
  5. 5Select "Some of your information" and go to "Followers and following"
  6. 6Select your format (HTML or JSON) and date range
  7. 7Submit the request and wait while Instagram prepares your file

Pros

  • Official method - 100% safe
  • Free to use
  • No third-party access needed

Cons

  • Only exports YOUR followers (not other accounts)
  • Limited to HTML or JSON format (no direct CSV)
  • Can take hours or days to process
  • Doesn't contain detailed profile data

When to Use: Use Meta's official tool if you want to backup your own followers and do not need enriched profile data such as bios or emails.

3

Export Using Web-Based Tools (No Extension Needed)

If you don't want to install browser extensions, there are a number of web-based tools available to export Instagram followers directly from their websites.

DolphinRadar

A web app to export followers and following lists without any extension needed. Simply paste a username and the tool creates a downloadable file.

  • • Works on any device with a browser
  • • Free tier with 500 followers limit
  • • Paid plans for larger exports

Phantombuster

A more advanced automation platform that features the "Instagram Follower Collector" tool. Intended for marketers who need to scrape data at scale.

  • • Exports up to 10,000 followers per run
  • • Includes automation workflows
  • • Steeper learning curve

Pros

  • No installation required
  • Works on any browser or device

Cons

  • Often have more stringent free tier limits
  • May require account registration
  • Slower than browser extensions
4

Use Other Chrome Extensions

There are a number of other Chrome extensions that provide Instagram follower export functionality. Here are some notable alternatives:

IGFollow - Follower Export Tool

An easy extension to export followers or following to CSV. Simple interface with straightforward functionality.

INSSIST

In addition to exporting, INSSIST has bot detection capabilities. It highlights suspicious accounts in your export with "Is Bot", "Is Faceless" and "Is Fresh" columns.

  • • Exports up to 100,000 followers
  • • Bot detection included
  • • Free tier with limited CSV export rows

How to Choose:

  • • Need email enrichment? → Scravio
  • • Need bot detection? → INSSIST
  • • Need simplest option? → IGFollow
5

Use Instagram API (For Developers)

If you have technical skills, there is an official API provided by Instagram that allows you to access data about followers in a programmatic way. This method requires developer knowledge and API approval.

Instagram Basic Display API

Allows you to access basic profile information for users that authorize your app. However, it doesn't give access to follower lists of other users.

Instagram Graph API

Created for business and creator accounts. Provides more data but still limits access to follower lists of accounts you don't own.

Limitations:

  • • Requires Facebook Developer account
  • • Complicated configuration and authentication
  • • Rate limits apply
  • • Can't view full lists of followers of other accounts

Only consider this method if you're creating a custom application or need to incorporate follower data into existing software systems.

6

Employ a Virtual Assistant

For those who are unwilling to take any chances with automation tools, hiring a virtual assistant to manually export followers is always an option.

How It Works:

A VA scrolls through the follower list manually and copies usernames and profile information into a spreadsheet. This method is completely undetectable by Instagram.

Where to Find VAs:

  • • Fiverr – Search "export Instagram followers"
  • • Upwork – Post a job for data entry

Pros

  • Zero risk of account issues
  • Can include custom filtering during export
  • Works for private accounts you have access to

Cons

  • Expensive for large follower counts
  • Time consuming (days for 10,000+ followers)
  • Human error possible

Consider this technique for small accounts (less than 1,000 followers) or when you need very customized filtering that tools can't offer.

Comparison

Instagram Follower Export Tools Comparison

FeatureScravioDolphinRadarINSSISTIGFollowMeta Official
PriceFreeFree/PaidFree/ProFreeFree
Export Others' Followers
CSV/Excel Export
Email Extraction
Phone Number Export
Bot Detection
No Extension Needed
Export Limit (Free)Unlimited500LimitedUnlimitedYour account
SpeedFastMediumFastFastSlow

Our Recommendation: For the majority of users, Scravio has the best combination of features, speed and price (free). If you need bot detection, add INSSIST to your toolkit.

Following List

How to Export Instagram Following List (Who You Follow)

Exporting who you follow (your "following" list) uses the same tools but with a different selection. Here's how with Scravio:

  1. 1Go to your Instagram profile (or any public profile)
  2. 2Click on "following" count instead of "followers"
  3. 3Open the Scravio extension
  4. 4Click on Start and the export starts
  5. 5Download your following list as CSV or Excel

Use Cases for Exporting Following Lists:

  • Find accounts that don't follow you back
  • Audit those that you follow for relevance
  • Backup your following list before account changes
  • Analyze a competitor's interests and partnerships
Excel Guide

How to Export Instagram Followers to Excel

If Your Tool Exports CSV:

  1. 1Download the CSV file from your export tool
  2. 2Open Microsoft Excel
  3. 3Go to File → Open → Select the CSV file
  4. 4Excel automatically formats the data in columns
  5. 5Save as .xlsx to maintain formatting

If Your Tool Exports JSON:

  1. 1Download your JSON file from Instagram
  2. 2Use a website like ConvertCSV.com for free
  3. 3Upload your JSON file and convert to CSV
  4. 4Download the CSV and open in Excel

Pro Tip:

Once imported to Excel, use filters to sort by follower count, look up keywords in bios, or determine who doesn't have profile pictures (potential bots).

Safety First

Is It Safe to Export Instagram Followers?

A common concern is if exporting followers can get your Instagram account banned. Here's what you need to know:

Reputable Tools Are Usually Safe

Tools like Scravio do not require your Instagram password. They work by reading data that is visible to everyone when browsing Instagram normally.

Best Practices for Safe Exporting:

  • Use tools that don't require your Instagram login credentials
  • Don't allow exports to run for hours continuously
  • Don't use multiple automation tools at once
  • Export within normal browsing hours
  • Take breaks between large exports

What About Instagram's Terms of Service?

Instagram has terms that discourage data collection by automated means. However, exporting publicly available information for legitimate business purposes (lead generation, research, backup) is a typical practice of marketers worldwide.

Risk Mitigation:

If you are worried, you can use the official Meta Account Center for your own followers or hire a VA to extract manually.

Next Steps

What to Do After Exporting Instagram Followers

Once you have your CSV or Excel file, here are some next steps you can take:

Import to Your CRM

Upload the follower list to HubSpot, Salesforce or any CRM that allows importing CSV files. Create an "Instagram Leads" list to keep track.

Email Enrichment

If your export contains public emails, you're ready for outreach. For exports without emails, use Scravio Instagram Email Scraper to find business emails.

Create Custom Audiences

Upload your CSV to Facebook Ads Manager to create custom audiences. Facebook matches usernames with user accounts for targeted advertising.

Analyze in Google Sheets

Import your CSV to Google Sheets for collaborative analysis. Use filters to segment by follower count, bio keywords or account type.

Build a Block List

Filter for bot-like accounts (no posts, random usernames, no profile picture) and use Instagram's "Restrict" or "Block" feature to clean your audience.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Can I export followers from any Instagram account?

Yes, you can export followers from any public Instagram account. Followers of private accounts are not available to export tools -- Instagram doesn't show them to non-followers.

2

How do I export a list of who I follow on Instagram?

Use the same tools but click "Following" as opposed to "Followers." In Scravio, go to the following list on any profile, click on the extension and start the export. Your following list is downloaded as CSV or Excel.

3

Can I export Instagram followers to a block list?

Yes. Export your followers and open in Excel, filter out suspicious accounts (zero posts, no profile picture, random usernames), then manually block those on Instagram. Some tools such as INSSIST automatically mark possible bots.

4

How many followers can I export at once?

This depends on the tool. Scravio has no artificial limits -- you may export as many followers as the profile has. Web-based tools often have a limit of 500-1,000 followers for free exports.

5

Does the account owner know I exported their followers?

No. Exporting is totally anonymous. The profile owner does not get notified and there is no activity logged on their end.

6

Is there a free way to export Instagram followers?

Yes. Scravio's Chrome extension is totally free with no export limits. Meta's official Account Center is also free but only exports your own followers in JSON/HTML format.

7

What's the difference between exporting followers and following?

Followers are people that follow an account. Following is the list of accounts which are followed by the person. Both exports are used for different things -- followers for audience analysis, following for interest/partnership research.

8

Can I export Instagram followers to Google Sheets?

Yes. Export to CSV using any tool, then open Google Sheets, go to File → Import → Upload, and select your CSV file. The data is automatically imported into spreadsheet format.

9

Do I need to log into Instagram to export followers?

For Chrome extensions such as Scravio, you must be logged into Instagram in your browser (in order to see the followers list). However, you never give the tool your password - it simply reads what is visible on the screen.

10

Can I export followers from a business account?

Yes. Business accounts on Instagram are usually public so their followers can be exported with any tool. The process is the same as personal public accounts.

Start Exporting Instagram Followers Now

Stop manually scrolling through follower lists. With the right tools, you can export thousands of Instagram followers to a clean CSV file in minutes — ready for analysis, outreach or backup.

With Scravio's free IG Follower Export extension you get:

Unlimited follower exports
Rich profile info (emails, phone numbers)
CSV, Excel and JSON export formats
One-click operation, no technical setup
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No credit card required. Works on any public Instagram profile.