Instagram Location Search finds location IDs near a latitude and longitude for Instagram.

github.com/bellingcat/instagram-location-search
Instagram Location Search homepage screenshot

About Instagram Location Search

Instagram Location Search is a Python application for finding Instagram location IDs near a latitude and longitude. It can be installed from PyPI with pip and runs from the command line. Results can be saved as CSV, JSON, or GeoJSON, or shown on a Leaflet map. Using it requires Instagram cookies, and the session ID should be treated like a password.

Pricing is not clearly stated.

Key features

  • Finds locations near a latitude and longitude
  • Installs from PyPI with pip
  • Exports results as CSV, JSON, or GeoJSON
  • Creates a Leaflet HTML map of results
  • Outputs an ID list for instagram-scraper
  • Obtains cookies through a Chrome pop-up window
Good for
  • Released under the MIT license
Watch out for
  • Requires Instagram cookies and an account login
  • Using the session ID outside Instagram's official site or app may breach its terms and lead to suspension
  • The instagram-scraper step relies on an undocumented API

Instagram Location Search at a glance

Type
App
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Details verified
Oct 21, 2026 · Official source
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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