Instagram Comments Exporter

Run, review, and troubleshoot Instagram post or Reel comment exports to CSV or XLSX.

Quick start

Open a supported Instagram post, Reel, or TV URL and keep that tab open.
Open Web Tidy → Comments Exporter.
Choose Comments or Comments + replies, a row limit, pacing, and CSV or XLSX.
Click Start export, follow the task state, and download the completed or partial file.

Confirm the source URL, comment scope, terminal state, row count, and parent IDs. A blank field means the supported source did not return that value.

1. Settings and task behavior

1.1 Run settings

Setting	Current behavior
Target	Instagram post, Reel, or legacy TV URL accessible in the current session
Scope	Top-level comments, or top-level comments plus supported replies
Row limit	Runtime options: 100, 500, 1,000, 5,000, 10,000; current free entitlement normalizes to 100
Pacing	4, 5, 6, 8, or 10 seconds; default 6
Format	CSV or native XLSX
Duplicates	Always removed by stable comment ID

Larger runtime limits are reserved for a pro entitlement; this page does not claim a public pro checkout or Store listing until those paths are released.

Pause clears the next scheduled action, Resume continues the same task, and Stop keeps confirmed rows as partial when any exist. Tasks move through idle, validating, running, paused, attention, stopping, partial, completed, or failed.

1.3 Reply boundary

Replies are collected only when the page exposes a supported reply source. If it is unavailable or changes, the task enters Attention and keeps confirmed rows instead of reporting false complete coverage.

2. Output and History

2.1 Field dictionary

CSV and XLSX use the same fixed 10-column order:

No.	Header	Meaning
1	User Id	Source-provided author ID
2	Username	Instagram username
3	Comment Id	Stable comment or reply ID used for deduplication
4	Parent Comment Id	Parent top-level comment ID; blank for a top-level comment
5	Comment Type	comment or reply
6	Comment Text	Comment text
7	Profile URL	Author profile URL
8	Profile Pic URL	Profile image URL when returned
9	Date	Source-provided date value
10	Like Count	Source-provided like count when returned

2.2 Files and History

Files are built locally; XLSX uses a Comments sheet. History keeps up to 20 recent terminal tasks and can download a stored completed or partial artifact again. The filename includes the source shortcode, row count, timestamp, and format.

3. Permissions and boundaries

3.1 Chrome permissions

Permission or host	Purpose
storage	Task state, cursors, rows, History, and local artifacts
tabs	The selected Instagram target tab
alarms	Resume paced work after an MV3 worker sleeps
downloads	Explicit CSV/XLSX downloads
instagram.com	Supported post, Reel, and reply sources

The package does not request Chrome cookies or identity permission and does not ask for an Instagram password or cookie value.

3.2 Product boundary

The exporter does not like, reply, follow, message, run giveaways, analyze sentiment, download media, or bypass login, challenge, private content, rate limits, and unavailable sources.

4. Troubleshooting

Symptom	What to do
Target is rejected	Open the post or Reel directly and copy its canonical Instagram URL
Login or challenge	Complete the action in Instagram; Web Tidy does not bypass it
Private or unavailable	Confirm the URL and actual access in the same browser session
Replies enter Attention	Keep confirmed top-level rows; do not treat reply coverage as complete
Source or bridge changed	Refresh and wait for a compatible product update
Task becomes partial	Review the terminal reason and use only the confirmed rows
Download is missing	Check Chrome Downloads, permissions, and task History

5. Responsible use and support

Use exports only where platform terms, privacy obligations, anti-spam rules, and local law allow. The product is locally Store-ready, but current release evidence has no confirmed public Chrome Web Store URL.

6. Frequently asked questions

Is the extension available in the Chrome Web Store?

No verified Store item ID or URL exists yet. This page documents the locally Store-ready 1.0.0 package.

Can one task include replies?

Yes when the selected scope includes replies and the page exposes a supported reply source. Otherwise the task enters Attention and preserves confirmed top-level rows.

Does zero replies mean the thread has none?

No. Without a verified reply source, zero returned rows is not proof of complete reply coverage.

What is the current row limit?

The control lists 100 to 10,000 rows, but the current local free entitlement normalizes a run to 100. No public upgrade path is available.

Are CSV and XLSX fields identical?

Yes. Both are generated from the same ten-column writer order; XLSX uses a Comments worksheet.

Where are tasks and files stored?

Task state, rows, History, and local artifacts use extension storage. Explicit downloads go through Chrome Downloads.

What should I do with a partial file?

Keep its target, scope, terminal reason, and row count with the handoff. Do not label it complete.

Does Web Tidy need my Instagram password?

No. The package does not request Chrome cookies or identity permission and does not ask you to paste credentials.

For related details, see the product page, complete export guide, CSV/Excel and replies comparison, privacy policy, or contact Web Tidy.

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On This Page

Quick start 1. Settings and task behavior 1.1 Run settings 1.2 Controls and states 1.3 Reply boundary 2. Output and History 2.1 Field dictionary 2.2 Files and History 3. Permissions and boundaries 3.1 Chrome permissions 3.2 Product boundary 4. Troubleshooting 5. Responsible use and support 6. Frequently asked questions