Instagram full profile scraper with Apify and Google Sheets

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1. Workflow Overview

Instagram Full Profile Scraper with Apify and Google Sheets This n8n workflow automates the process of scraping full Instagram profiles using a [custom Apify actor](https://apify.com/mohamedgb00...

Best for

Market Research automation workflows
intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.aggregate, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.limit, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Msaid Mohamed el hadi.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title: Instagram full profile scraper with Apify and Google Sheets
Workflow name: Instagram full profile scraper with Apify and Google Sheets

📸 Instagram Full Profile Scraper with Apify and Google Sheets

This n8n workflow automates the process of scraping full Instagram profiles using a custom Apify actor, and logs the results into a Google Sheet. It is designed to run at scheduled intervals and process a list of usernames by calling the API, appending the results, and marking them as processed.

🚀 Features

⏱ Scheduled Execution – Runs automatically every few minutes.
📄 Google Sheets Integration – Reads a list of Instagram usernames and updates the same sheet.
🧠 Apify Actor – Fetches full public Instagram profile data.
🧮 Aggregation – Batches usernames for bulk scraping.
✍️ Data Logging – Appends scraped data to a second sheet.
✅ Tracking – Marks usernames as processed once scraped.

📁 Workflow Structure

graph TD;
    ScheduleTrigger --&gt; GetUsernames;
    GetUsernames --&gt; LimitItems;
    LimitItems --&gt; AggregateUsernames;
    AggregateUsernames --&gt; CallApifyActor;
    CallApifyActor --&gt; AppendToSheet;
    CallApifyActor --&gt; MarkAsScraped;

🛠 Setup

Google Sheet

Create a Google Sheet with:
- Sheet 1 named Usernames (GID: 0) Columns: username, scraped
- Sheet 2 named fullprofiles (GID: 458127000)
Sample sheet: 🔗 Instagram Profile Sheet
n8n Configuration
- Import this workflow into your n8n instance.
- Set up your Google Sheets credentials (googleSheetsOAuth2Api).
- Replace apify_api_your token in the HTTP Request node with your Apify API token.

📦 Required Credentials

Google Sheets OAuth2 – For reading and writing sheet data.
Apify API Token – To call the custom actor for profile scraping.

📊 Sheets Used

Sheet Name	Purpose
`Usernames`	Source of usernames to scrape
`fullprofiles`	Destination of full profile data

📌 Apify Actor Info

> Instagram Full Profile Scraper > This actor fetches extended profile information from public Instagram profiles.

🔗 View on Apify

🔁 Workflow Nodes Overview

Node	Purpose
Schedule Trigger	Triggers the workflow periodically.
Get Usernames	Reads usernames from the `Usernames` sheet.
Limit	Limits processing to 20 usernames per run.
Aggregate	Groups usernames into a batch for the API call.
Call Apify Actor	Sends the usernames to the Apify actor and receives profile data.
Append Full Profiles	Appends the scraped data to the `fullprofiles` sheet.
Mark Username as Scraped	Marks the processed usernames as `scraped = TRUE`.
Sticky Note	Provides a reference link to the Apify actor used.

📌 Example Sheet Structure

`Usernames` Sheet

username	scraped
exampleuser1
exampleuser2	TRUE

`fullprofiles` Sheet

username	full_name	biography	follower_count	...

🔐 Security & Notes

This workflow does not bypass any Instagram privacy restrictions.
It works only with public Instagram profiles.
You are responsible for ensuring that scraping complies with Instagram’s terms of service and any applicable laws.

📬 Support

For any issues, feel free to reach out: 👤 @mohamedgb00714 📧 [email protected]

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Schedule Trigger

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger - scheduleTrigger
Config choices: Version 1.2

Block 2 - Aggregate

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.aggregate - aggregate
Config choices: Version 1

Block 3 - get usernames

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices: Version 4.6

Block 4 - call apify actor

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices: Version 4.2

Block 5 - Limit

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.limit - limit
Config choices: Version 1

Block 6 - Append full profiles on sheet

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices: Version 4.6

Block 7 - Sticky Note

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices: Version 1

Block 8 - Sticky Note1

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices: Version 1

Block 9 - mark user name as scraped

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices: Version 4.6

3. Summary Table

Workflow	Instagram full profile scraper with Apify and Google Sheets
Complexity	intermediate
Nodes	9
Categories	Market Research
Author	Msaid Mohamed el hadi
Published	19 Jul 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

1. Download the workflow JSON

Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/6187/6187.json as the source template for this automation.
2. Import the template into n8n

Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.
3. Configure credentials and variables

Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.
4. Test with sample data

Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.
5. Activate and monitor

Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Download workflow JSON Original n8n.io source Market Research workflows

Frequently asked questions

What does Instagram full profile scraper with Apify and Google Sheets do?

Instagram Full Profile Scraper with Apify and Google Sheets This n8n workflow automates the process of scraping full Instagram profiles using a [custom Apify actor](https://apify.com/mohamedgb00...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Market Research use case.

Msaid Mohamed el hadi

6 workflows

Nodes

n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger n8n-nodes-base.aggregate n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets n8n-nodes-base.httprequest n8n-nodes-base.limit n8n-nodes-base.stickynote

Complexity

intermediate

Published 19 Jul 2025

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Instagram full profile scraper with Apify and Google Sheets

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Important notice

1. Workflow Overview

Best for

Tools used

Source and attribution

1.1 Workflow description

📸 Instagram Full Profile Scraper with Apify and Google Sheets

🚀 Features

📁 Workflow Structure

🛠 Setup

📦 Required Credentials

📊 Sheets Used

📌 Apify Actor Info

🔁 Workflow Nodes Overview

📌 Example Sheet Structure

Usernames Sheet

fullprofiles Sheet

🔐 Security & Notes

📬 Support

1.2 Logical Blocks

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Schedule Trigger

Block 2 - Aggregate

Block 3 - get usernames

Block 4 - call apify actor

Block 5 - Limit

Block 6 - Append full profiles on sheet

Block 7 - Sticky Note

Block 8 - Sticky Note1

Block 9 - mark user name as scraped

3. Summary Table

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

1. Download the workflow JSON

2. Import the template into n8n

3. Configure credentials and variables

4. Test with sample data

5. Activate and monitor

5. General Notes & Resources

Frequently asked questions

`Usernames` Sheet

`fullprofiles` Sheet