A follower list is one of the most-requested Instagram exports. ExportComments collects followers — with usernames, IDs and verified/private flags — into Excel, CSV or JSON.
Why export followers
- Audience analysis — understand who follows an account.
- Influencer vetting — check verified ratios and profile mix.
- Backup — keep an offline record of your audience.
How to export — step by step
Step 1: Copy the profile URL
Copy the Instagram profile link (e.g. instagram.com/<username>).
Step 2: Add your sessionid
Follower exports require authentication. Add your Instagram sessionid cookie under Advanced Mode → Authentication — see how to get your session cookies.
Step 3: Paste and start
Paste the profile URL on ExportComments.com, choose the followers export, and click Start Export Process.
Step 4: Download your file
Save the followers as Excel, CSV or JSON.
Inside the export — what you get
- Profile Id — numeric Instagram ID
- Name — display name
- Username — @handle
- Private user — whether the account is private
- Verified user — blue-check flag
- Profile Url — direct profile link
Plan limits & API access
Results per export by plan: Free 100 / Personal 5,000 / Premium 50,000 / Business 250,000. See Pricing. Everything here is also available through the REST API on Premium and Business.
FAQ
- Do I need a sessionid?
Yes — Instagram requires authentication for follower lists; add your own sessionid. - Can I export any account's followers?
Only accounts your own session can view (public, or private ones you follow). - How many followers can I export?
Up to your plan's result cap — Free 100, Personal 5,000, Premium 50,000, Business 250,000.