IG Followers Export Tool - IG Tools

IG Followers Export Tool - IG Tools can Export IG followers and following to Excel/CSV formats with one click.

# Exporter for IG Exporter for Followers (previously known as "Exporter for IG", "IG Exporter", "IGExporter") is a tool that exports followers and following from Instagram profiles to Excel or CSV. 🆕 Here's what's new in our 2025 Q1 product update: - Detailed export mode: 14 additional fields, such as bio, email, and website URL. ## Features - Export followers or following - Export up to 50,000 followers - Fast export mode for quick data extraction - Detailed export mode with bio, email, and additional profile details - CSV and Excel formats with properly structured columns - Automatically handles IG rate limit errors (see details below) ## Supported Columns - `id` – Numeric IG ID - `userName` – IG username - `fullName` – Full name of the user - `profilePic` – Profile picture URL (HD if available) - `isVerified` – 1 if the profile is verified ### Additional Columns in Detailed Mode - `accountType` – PERSONAL, BUSINESS, or MEDIA_CREATOR - `isPrivate` – true if the account is private - `biography` – Bio text - `occupation` – User's occupation / Business category - `followerCount` – Number of followers - `followingCount` – Number of accounts followed - `mediaCount` – Total number of posts - `publicEmail` – Publicly listed email address - `contactPhoneNumber` – Listed phone number - `whatsappNumber` – WhatsApp contact (if available) - `externalUrl` – Website link in bio - `cityName` – City location (if provided) - `addressStreet` – Street address (if available) ## How to Use 1. Open the extension's popup by clicking the puzzle button in the right section of the toolbar. 2. Find the Exporter for IG icon there and click it. 3. Select the "Export Instagram data" option. 4. The export tool is opened. 5. Specify an IG username or URL. 6. Optionally check the "Detailed" checkbox. 7. Click the "Start" button and follow the instructions within the app. ## Rate Limit Instagram enforces rate limits on the number of requests. The rate limit is not public information and varies depending on your IP address. How it works in Exporter for IG: - If you export a huge list of followers, you may experience a rate limit error. - The igexport app goes into "Cooldown" mode. The timer shows the remaining cooldown time. - If the error persists, the cooldown period increases 2x. - Once the cooldown period ends and the subsequent request is successful, the app switches back to Normal mode. ## Use Cases - **Implement a Follow/Unfollow Strategy:** Use the IG follower export tool to identify and unfollow users who don't follow you back, helping maintain an optimized follower-to-following ratio. - **Analyze Instagram Audience:** Extract follower data with the Instagram follower export tool to gain insights into your audience and improve engagement strategies. - **Competitive Research:** With IGExporter, export competitors' following lists to uncover trends and identify growth opportunities. - **Identify Influencers:** Use IG Export to gather data on potential influencers and evaluate their profiles for impactful collaborations. - **Generate Leads:** Leverage IGExport to export follower data for lead generation and create targeted outreach campaigns. - **Backup Instagram Data:** Safeguard your network by using the IG follower export tool to back up followers and following lists. - **Improve E-commerce Strategies:** Target the right audience and boost sales performance with the Instagram follower export tool. ## Limitations - **Account Usage:** It is recommended not to use your primary Instagram account with IGExport or IG Exporter. Frequent data extraction could flag unusual activity, potentially leading to temporary restrictions or account blocks. - **Rate Limits:** Instagram enforces strict rate limits on the number of requests that can be made within a specific time. Exceeding these limits while using IGExporter or an Instagram follower export tool may result in errors or temporary restrictions. - **Automation Risks:** While IG Export simplifies data collection, Instagram discourages automated activities, and excessive use of an Instagram following export tool could violate platform policies. - **Data Integrity:** Exporting data depends on the availability of public information. Private accounts or restricted profiles may not provide full data. - **Incomplete Exports:** For accounts with a large number of followers, IGExport may occasionally result in incomplete data. Running IGExport multiple times might produce slightly different results due to Instagram's limitations and changing follower lists.