Complete step-by-step guide to safely download your Instagram data using official methods. Protect your privacy while getting the data you need.
Go to your Instagram profile and click the menu (three lines) then 'Settings and privacy'
Make sure you're using the Instagram website or mobile app. The data download feature is available in both.
Go to 'Your activity' > 'Download your information'
This is Instagram's official tool for providing users with their data, as required by privacy laws.
Choose 'All available information' or select specific categories
For follower analysis, you need 'Connections' data which includes followers and following lists.
Select JSON format and media quality (if needed)
JSON format is best for data analysis. HTML is human-readable but harder to process.
Click 'Request download' and wait for email notification
Instagram will process your request and email you when it's ready (usually 1-24 hours).
Click the download link in the email from Instagram
The download link expires after a few days, so download it promptly when notified.