How to Use the FolScan Instagram Analysis Tool
This tool works through a bookmarklet, a special kind of bookmark that runs JavaScript code directly in your browser. Follow the steps below to set it up and use it.
⚠️ Warning:
Running this tool on very large Instagram accounts or executing it too frequently is untested and may lead to performance issues or temporary restrictions. Use it responsibly and at your own risk.
Desktop Instructions (Windows, Mac, Linux)
- Drag the green "FolScan" link above to your bookmarks bar.
- Open Instagram.com in Chrome
- Log into your Instagram account.
- Once you're logged in and on the Instagram homepage, click the bookmarklet from your bookmarks bar.
- The analysis tool should launch directly in the browser.
- Enter or select previously run username, clieck "Run Report" and wait for the analysis to complete. It can take some time. A popup will appear with the analysis results.
- Download the results by clicking the "Download Report" button in the popup.
- You can analyze public profiles or profiles that you are following. Private unfollowed profiles can not be analyzed.
- Use the "Reset" button in the popup to clear all previously stored data.
Mobile Instructions (Android or iPhone with Chrome)
- Copy the bookmarklet code from above (long press and copy the link address).
- Create a new bookmark in Chrome and paste the copied JavaScript Bookmarklet code into the URL field of the bookmark.
- Open Instagram.com in Chrome on your mobile device.
- Log into your Instagram account.
- Once logged in, tap the address bar and begin typing the name of the bookmark you saved. This will ensure you are running the code in the right context.
- When it appears in the suggestions, tap it to run the Instagram analysis tool.
- The rest of the instructions are the same as for running it on a desktop
Note: The tool must be launched from an active Instagram session. If you're not logged in or not on the Instagram page, it won't work correctly.