Instagram Comments Scraper

IG Comment Export Tool is a Chrome extension that exports comments from any Instagram post or reel to CSV or Excel files with one click.

What is IG Comment Export Tool?

IG Comment Export Tool is a Chrome extension (version 1.3.7, 2.38MiB) that retrieves comments from public Instagram posts. You provide a valid Instagram post URL, and the tool parses the comments, then lets you download the data as CSV or Excel files. The extension is developed by the team behind soleads.ai and has a clear privacy policy that states it does not collect or use your personal data.

Key Features

• One-click export — Click the extension icon, then “Export Instagram Data” to open the IGTools page; paste a post URL and start parsing.
• CSV and Excel support — Choose between .csv or .xlsx format for your downloaded comment data.
• Handles IG rate limit errors — When Instagram limits requests, the tool enters a cooldown mode with a visible timer; the cooldown period doubles if limits persist.
• Supported data fields — Each comment row includes: id, text, username, profile URL, profile picture URL, and date.
• No password required — The extension never asks for your Instagram login credentials and does not access your stories, visit history, or account relationships.
• Ratings and trust — 4.8 out of 5 stars from over 1,200 ratings, with 10,000+ users; the publisher has no history of violations.

Who is it for?

• Social media managers — Collect comment data from campaign posts for reporting and sentiment analysis without manual copying.
• Content creators — Export comments from Giveaway or Q&A posts to a spreadsheet for winner selection or audience insights.
• Market researchers — Gather comment text and usernames from competitor posts for competitive analysis or trend monitoring.

What can you do with IG Comment Export Tool?

• Export post comments for analysis — Paste any public Instagram post URL, click start parsing, and download a CSV or Excel file containing every comment’s text, author username, and timestamp.
• Handle rate limits automatically — If Instagram’s rate limit is reached, the tool shows a cooldown timer and waits before retrying, so you don’t lose partial progress.

How does IG Comment Export Tool work?

After installing the extension, click its icon in the Chrome toolbar to open a popup. Click “Export Instagram Data” to launch the IGTools page. Enter a valid Instagram post URL and click “Start parsing.” Once parsing finishes, download the comments as CSV or Excel. The tool handles rate limits by entering a cooldown mode with exponential backoff.

FAQ

Is IG Comment Export Tool free?

The extension is available for free from the Chrome Web Store. There is no mention of paid tiers or premium features on the store page.

Does the tool collect my Instagram data?

No. The developer declares that no data is collected or used, and the extension does not access your Instagram password, stories, or personal account information.

What happens if Instagram blocks my requests?

The tool detects Instagram rate limit errors and enters a cooldown mode with a visible timer. If the error persists, the cooldown period doubles until the request succeeds.

Which languages are supported?

The extension supports 55 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi, Arabic, and many more.

Is this tool affiliated with Instagram?

No. The extension is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Instagram or any of its affiliates.