Instagram Lead Generation: From Niche to Email List in 10 Seconds
Find Instagram business emails by niche and country. Search 33M+ profiles. $0.10/search, instant results. Built for developers and AI agents.
Why Instagram for Lead Generation?
Instagram has the highest business account density of any social platform. Millions of creators, brands, and local businesses list their email directly in their bio. This is public, opt-in contact data — ideal for B2B outreach.
The Manual Way vs API
Manual: Open Instagram, search a hashtag, scroll through profiles, copy emails from bios one by one. Takes 2-4 hours for 50 leads. API: One request, 100 leads with emails, 10 seconds. $0.10.
Built for Automation
Social Intel returns JSON. Feed it into your CRM, email tool, or automation pipeline. No CSV exports, no screenshots, no manual data entry.
Real Results from the API
Sample profiles from the Social Intel API — the same data format you get from the search endpoint.
curl "https://socialintel.dev/v1/search?query=travel&limit=10"
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# Or use the MCP server:
# npx -y social-intel-mcpFrequently Asked Questions
How do I generate Instagram leads by location?
Use the country parameter: GET /v1/search?query=yoga&country=United+States. Returns Instagram profiles matching 'yoga' in the US with business emails.
What percentage of profiles have emails?
Approximately 40-60% of business and creator accounts in our database have a public business email. The percentage varies by niche — fitness and beauty tend to have the highest email availability.
Can I filter by follower count?
Yes. Use min_followers and max_followers: GET /v1/search?category=Travel&min_followers=5000&max_followers=50000