How to Export Instagram Followers in 2026

Exporting follower data unlocks several practical use cases:

• Lead Generation: Export followers from competitor accounts or industry influencers to identify potential customers
• Audience Analysis: Analyze follower quality, detect bot percentages, and understand audience composition
• Data Backup: Keep a record of your followers outside Instagram's platform
• CRM Integration: Import follower data into marketing tools, spreadsheets, or databases

INSSIST exports rich profile data for each follower:

Field	Description
Username & URL	Direct link to each profile
Full Name	Display name from profile
Is Verified	Blue checkmark status
Is Bot	Automatically detected suspicious accounts (learn about bot detection)
Is Faceless	Accounts without profile pictures
Is Fresh	Recently created accounts
Relationship	Whether they follow you back

This metadata helps you filter quality leads from bots and inactive accounts.

Step 1: Create an Export Task

1. Install INSSIST from the Chrome Web Store
2. Navigate to Instagram.com and log in
3. Click Assistant+ → Growth Assist in the extension popup
4. Click the + button and select Export Followers or Export Followings

Step 2: Configure and Start the Scan

1. Enter the target username (your account or any public account)
2. Select whether to export Followers or Followings
3. Toggle the task ON to begin scanning

INSSIST scans up to 100,000 accounts, displaying results in real-time.

Step 3: Filter and Download Your Followers List

Once the scan completes, click RESULTS to review the data:

• Use filters to show/hide bots, faceless accounts, or fresh profiles
• Search by username to find specific accounts
• Click the Download button to export filtered results as CSV

The CSV file includes all profile fields and can be opened in Excel, Google Sheets, or imported into any CRM.

Can I export followers from any Instagram account?

Yes, you can export followers from any public Instagram account. Data on private accounts can not be exported.

How many followers can I export?

INSSIST can scan and export up to 100,000 followers or followings per task. Free users have a limit on CSV export rows; PRO users can export unlimited data.

What format is the export file?

Followers export as a CSV (comma-separated values) file that opens in Excel, Google Sheets, Numbers, or any spreadsheet application.

Does exporting followers notify the account owner?

No. Exporting follower data is read-only and doesn't trigger any notifications or appear in activity logs.

How does bot detection work in exports?

INSSIST automatically analyzes each profile for bot indicators and behaviours and flags them in the CSV with "Is Bot", "Is Faceless", and "Is Fresh" columns.

Is it legal to export Instagram followers?

Exporting publicly available profile data for personal use, research, or business analysis is generally permissible. The exported data (usernames, display names, verification status) is publicly visible on Instagram. Always respect privacy laws in your jurisdiction and use exported data responsibly.