The dataset can be self-created by the user by following the main script to collect and process data from Instagram using the CrowdTangle API. An exemplary sample of the data is attached.
Publications Citing This Dataset:
T. Bertaglia, C. Goanta, G. Spanakis, A. Iamnitchi (2025), Influencer self-disclosure practices on Instagram: A multi-country longitudinal study. Online Social Networks and Media, 45, 100298. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.osnem.2024.100298.
Variables:
username (required): The Instagram handle or username of the account.
country (optional): A country code that represents the primary audience or location of the account.
size(optional): The categorization of the account based on its following size (e.g. micro or mega)
number_of_posts (optional): The total number of posts made by the account up to the last date of collection.
followers_collection_time (optional): The follower count of the account at data collection time.
first_post (required): The earliest date and time (in the format 'YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS') from which posts should be collected for the respective account
last_post (required): The latest date and time (in the format 'YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS') until which posts should be collected for the respective account.
