Get Instagram profile data from a list of profile links in Airtable

Tired of the hassle that comes with manually updating Instagram data in Airtable? Feel the pain of sifting through profiles one by one? Picture effortlessly extracting profile info from your list of Instagram links and watching your Airtable get updated automatically. 

No more tedious copying and pasting, no more room for errors. Whether you're streamlining influencer tracking, researching competitors, or simply keeping your records up-to-date, this automation has your back. 

Save time, eliminate monotony, and let your focus shift to what truly matters.

Let’s set it up!

Step 1: Create an Airtable

The first step is to create an Airtable with the Instagram profile links.

Make sure to take note of your column name that contains the links, as you will need the name of this column during the setup.

Step 2: Install the extension and map the information to Airtable

You will be redirected to install the browser extension when you run it for the first time. Bardeen will also prompt you to integrate Airtable.

Click the “Pin it” button at the top of this page to get this automation saved to your Playbooks.

Activate Bardeen (or hit Option + B on Mac or ALT + B on PC on your keyboard) and click on the playbook card. The setup flow will start. 

You will be asked to specify your Airtable and the column name that contains your links. For our example, this is “Link”. 

 After you choose the column that contains your link and the Airtable, you are now ready to run the automation.

Click on “Save Input” and checkmark Airtable. You can edit Inputs later by hovering over the playbook. 

Step 3: Run the playbook to get Instagram profile data from a list of links in Airtable

To get Instagram profile data for the list of links in Airtable, activate Bardeen (or hit Option + B on Mac or ALT + B on PC on your keyboard) and run this playbook. It will open each of the profiles in the background and update the rows with Instagram profile information.

This automation is fantastic for social media strategists navigating the dynamic world of influencers. Easily manage an Airtable with a list of Instagram profiles, extracting crucial data for each influencer. Stay ahead of the game by keeping the sheet updated with follower counts, engagement rates, and content themes, empowering you to make informed decisions and optimize your influencer partnerships.

Meticulous researchers compiling data from Instagram profiles for a comprehensive study can also benefit from this automation. It streamlines the process, allowing you to effortlessly gather and update profile information. No more manual data extraction or outdated details; focus on your research, knowing that your Airtable is a reliable repository of the latest insights.

For professionals managing client relationships and collaborations, this automation ensures you're always in the loop. Maintain an Airtable with client Instagram profiles, automatically updating it with their latest information. Whether it's tracking changes in bio descriptions or monitoring engagement metrics, this tool keeps your client database current, enabling you to provide personalized and up-to-date services.

You can also edit the playbook and add your next action to further customize the automation.

Find more Instagram and Airtable integrations.

You can also find more about how to increase your personal productivity and automate your data sourcing and research workflow.