Instagram API
Real-time Instagram
data, one API call.
The Instagram API from ScrapeCreators gives developers reliable access to Instagram data without the hassle of building and maintaining scrapers. Our Instagram API endpoints make it easy to retrieve profiles, posts, metrics, and more from Instagram in real-time for your applications. Gets Instagram profiles, posts, and reels
12
Endpoints
REST
Protocol
JSON
Response
// Example code for using the Instagram API with JavaScript
const response = await fetch(`https://api.scrapecreators.com/v1/instagram/profile?handle=example`, {
headers: {
'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY'
}
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);Endpoints
What you can do with the Instagram API
Profile
GET /v1/instagram/profile Gets public Instagram profile data, recent posts, and related accounts
Basic Profile
GET /v1/instagram/basic-profile Get a basic profile by user id.
Posts
GET /v2/instagram/user/posts Get a persons public posts. *Play counts can sometimes be inaccurate* Play counts are Instagram-only. When a Reel is also cross-posted to Facebook, Instagram (behind login) shows you the combined IG + FB views. But this API will only return the Instagram views. [Read about it on Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/InstagramMarketing/comments/1cu2dge/whats_the_point_of_having_facebook_views_on/)
Reels
GET /v1/instagram/user/reels Get all public reels from a profile. Can provide a user_id or handle, but for faster response times, use user_id. This won't include pinned reels right now. And I'm not sure why, but it looks like IG doesn't return the description of the reel on this endpoint :( You'll have to use the post detail endpoint to get that. *Play counts can sometimes be inaccurate* Play counts are Instagram-only. When a Reel is also cross-posted to Facebook, Instagram (behind login) shows you the combined IG + FB views. But this API will only return the Instagram views. [Read about it on Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/InstagramMarketing/comments/1cu2dge/whats_the_point_of_having_facebook_views_on/)
Post/Reel Info
GET /v1/instagram/post Retrieve public post/reel details. *Play counts can sometimes be inaccurate* Play counts are Instagram-only. When a Reel is also cross-posted to Facebook, Instagram (behind login) shows you the combined IG + FB views. But this API will only return the Instagram views. [Read about it on Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/InstagramMarketing/comments/1cu2dge/whats_the_point_of_having_facebook_views_on/)
Transcript
GET /v2/instagram/media/transcript Get the transcript of an Instagram post or reel. This is a little slow since I run it through an AI. You can only get a transcript if the video is under 2 minutes. You should get results in 10-30 seconds. If no one is spreaking it should return null. Since some posts are carousel, it will return a transcript for each item in the carousel.
Search Reels
GET /v2/instagram/reels/search Search for reels by keyword. Uses Google Search to find reels. This is because IG puts search behind the login, and we only scrape public data
Comments
GET /v2/instagram/post/comments Get comments from an Instagram post or reel. Not gonna lie, this is one of our most error prone endpoints. You should expect ~90% success rate.
Story Highlights
GET /v1/instagram/user/highlights Get story highlights from an Instagram user
Highlights Details
GET /v1/instagram/user/highlight/detail Get details about a specific highlight
Reels using Song (Deprecated)
GET /v1/instagram/song/reels Instagram removed the public pages for this, so now we can't scrape it anymore :(
Embed HTML
GET /v1/instagram/user/embed Get the HTML embed for a user's profile
Quick start
Instagram API quick start
Make your first request in under a minute. Sign up, grab your API key, paste this in.
// Example code for using the Instagram API with JavaScript
const response = await fetch(`https://api.scrapecreators.com/v1/instagram/profile?handle=example`, {
headers: {
'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY'
}
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);Why us
Why ship on the ScrapeCreators Instagram API
Real-time data access
Get the most up-to-date Instagram data without dealing with rate limits or IP blocks.
Simple integration
Clear documentation and straightforward REST API endpoints make it easy to get started in any language.
High reliability
Our infrastructure ensures high uptime and consistent performance for your applications, even at scale.
Comprehensive data
Access a wide range of Instagram data points through our carefully designed endpoints.
Use cases
Instagram API use cases
Content discovery
Find trending content on Instagram to identify viral topics or influencers relevant to your industry.
Competitive analysis
Monitor competitor accounts on Instagram to track their content strategy, engagement rates, and audience growth.
Influencer research
Find and verify Instagram creators based on audience demographics, engagement metrics, and content relevance.
Social monitoring
Track brand mentions and relevant hashtags on Instagram to gauge customer sentiment and identify opportunities.
Content aggregation
Embed Instagram content into your application or website to keep your users engaged with fresh content.
Automated reporting
Build dashboards with real-time Instagram metrics and schedule automated reports for stakeholders.
FAQ
Questions we hear
about the Instagram API.
Is the Instagram API official?
No, ScrapeCreators provides an unofficial Instagram API that lets you access Instagram data through our platform. We handle the complexities of data collection so you can focus on building your application.
How current is the Instagram data?
We provide real-time data from Instagram. When you make a request, we fetch the latest information available, so you always get fresh Instagram data.
Can I use the Instagram API in production?
Absolutely. Many businesses rely on ScrapeCreators APIs for their production applications. Our infrastructure is designed for reliability and performance at scale.
Do I need a credit card to try the Instagram API?
No credit card required. Sign up for free and you get 100 credits on the house to test the Instagram API before deciding on a plan. Credits never expire.
What does the Instagram API return?
The Instagram API returns clean JSON responses with profiles, posts, engagement metrics, and more — depending on the endpoint you call. See the endpoints section above for the full list of 12 endpoints available.
Get started
Start using the Instagram API
100 credits on the house. No credit card. Start pulling Instagram data in under sixty seconds.
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