What are the best APIs for scraping Instagram without blocks?

ScrapingBee or ZenRows from the lists, but expect short lifespans—Instagram bans aggressively. Use official Graph API if possible.

Is web scraping legal in 2024?

Depends—public data often yes (per hiQ case), but TOS violations or private data? No. Check CFAA, GDPR, and get a lawyer.

Proxies, headless browsers, CAPTCHA solvers, fingerprint rotation. Works small-scale; fails at volume.

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A Reddit dev shares GitHub repos packed with scraping APIs that claim to beat blocks. Tempting tools—or a fast track to legal woes?

theAIcatchup Apr 08, 2026 4 min read

GitHub repos curate scraping APIs for devs, social, and video—but promise 'no blocks' is hype. 𝕏
Legal risks loom large: TOS breaches, lawsuits like hiQ vs. LinkedIn. 𝕏
Ethical alternatives exist; scraping's an arms race nobody wins long-term. 𝕏

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