Deep Scraping
Last reviewed: January 2026
Why export-based auditing beats shallow scraping for Instagram audience analytics.
Why most scraping feels shallow
A lot of Instagram tools rely on limited snapshots. They can estimate a score, but often struggle to explain what changed and when.
Rate limits, changing platform behavior, and partial visibility make pure scraping brittle.
What we mean by "deep"
Heroic Signal™ is built around your Instagram data export. That lets us rebuild timelines and aggregate engagement from a durable source instead of guessing.
This approach supports deeper analysis: unfollow timelines, bursts, engagement totals, comment quality, and follower-level views.
When deep analysis matters
If you’re selling partnerships, running an agency, or managing multiple accounts, you need documentation, not vibes.
Deep reporting is what makes audits shareable and defensible.
Run an audience audit in minutes
Create an account, upload your Instagram export, and generate clean reporting: unfollow timelines, engagement totals, burst flags, and a shareable verification badge.