Choose the right Instagram analytics tool for the job.
Most Instagram analytics tools are built for owned-account reporting. Trendlyst is built for browser-based content research, sorting, exports, downloads, transcription, and comparison.
Free core extension · No Instagram password shared
- Tool comparison
- Owned reporting
- Content research
- Extension workflow
Use dashboards for owned-account reporting
Traditional analytics suites are strongest when they connect to accounts you own and track ongoing performance.
- Useful for scheduled reports and team dashboards.
- Often tied to account permissions and official integrations.
- Best when publishing, scheduling, and reporting are bundled together.
Use Trendlyst for content research
Trendlyst is strongest when you are already looking at Instagram and need to rank, export, download, transcribe, or compare content quickly.
- Sort public profile content by performance signals.
- Export spreadsheet-ready research data.
- Study Reels scripts with transcription and translation.
Put it to work
- You need to find top posts on a profile quickly.
- You want CSV exports from sorted Instagram research.
- You compare creators before outreach or campaign planning.
- You want a lightweight Chrome extension instead of another dashboard.
Build a complete workflow with our Instagram research features, or compare Instagram research tools before choosing.
Common questions
Is Trendlyst an alternative to Instagram analytics platforms?
Trendlyst is not a full replacement for owned-account analytics platforms. It is a focused extension for sorting, researching, exporting, downloading, transcribing, and comparing Instagram content.
When should I use a browser extension?
Use a browser extension when the workflow starts on Instagram itself and you need fast sorting or research actions from the current page.
Can I use Trendlyst with other tools?
Yes. Trendlyst exports data that can be used in spreadsheets, reports, and other research workflows.
Make your next scroll a little more useful.
Start with a profile. Find the posts worth studying. Bring your own point of view.