Hey there! I’ve been down this rabbit hole too. For *how to scrape Instagram explore page*, I’d say avoid using the API unless you absolutely have to—it’s way too restrictive.
I’ve had good results with a custom Python script using BeautifulSoup and Requests. Pair that with rotating proxies from Smartproxy, and you’re golden.
Also, don’t forget to add random delays between 3-7 seconds. It’s a bit slower, but it keeps you from getting blocked. If you’re looking for a tool, Octoparse is pretty decent for beginners.
I’ve had good results with a custom Python script using BeautifulSoup and Requests. Pair that with rotating proxies from Smartproxy, and you’re golden.
Also, don’t forget to add random delays between 3-7 seconds. It’s a bit slower, but it keeps you from getting blocked. If you’re looking for a tool, Octoparse is pretty decent for beginners.