Instagram Basic Profile API
Basic Profile
for Instagram, in one call.
The Basic Profile endpoint from ScrapeCreators gives developers reliable access to Instagram data without the hassle of building and maintaining scrapers. Our endpoint makes it easy to retrieve basic profile data in real-time for your applications. Get a basic profile by user id.
// Example: Basic Profile from the Instagram API
const response = await fetch(`https://api.scrapecreators.com/v1/instagram/basic-profile`, {
headers: {
'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY'
}
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);Endpoint spec
What the Basic Profile endpoint returns
/v1/instagram/basic-profile Parameters
userId string Instagram user id
Quick start
Basic Profile quick start
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// Example: Basic Profile from the Instagram API
const response = await fetch(`https://api.scrapecreators.com/v1/instagram/basic-profile`, {
headers: {
'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY'
}
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);Why us
Why use this Basic Profile endpoint
Real-time data access
Get the most up-to-date Basic Profile data without dealing with rate limits or IP blocks.
Simple integration
Clear documentation and a straightforward REST endpoint 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 comprehensive Basic Profile data through our carefully designed endpoint.
Use cases
Basic Profile endpoint use cases
Data analysis
Analyze Basic Profile data to gain insights and make data-driven decisions.
Content monitoring
Monitor Basic Profile content to track changes and updates in real-time.
Integration
Integrate Basic Profile data into your applications and services.
Automation
Automate processes using Basic Profile data to improve efficiency.
Reporting
Generate reports and analytics using Basic Profile data.
Custom solutions
Build custom solutions leveraging Basic Profile data for your specific needs.
More Instagram endpoints
Keep exploring the Instagram API
Use this endpoint with related Instagram endpoints when you need profiles, posts, search, comments, and engagement data in one workflow.
Profile
GET /v1/instagram/profile Gets public Instagram profile data, recent posts, and related accounts
Posts
GET /v2/instagram/user/posts Get a persons public posts (which includes reels). *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 Hashtag Posts
GET /v1/instagram/search/hashtag Search for public Instagram posts by hashtag. Uses Google Search to find indexed posts/reels, then scrapes the public Instagram pages. This avoids Instagram login-gated search and only uses public data.
FAQ
Questions we hear
about this endpoint.
Is the Basic Profile endpoint official?
No, ScrapeCreators provides an unofficial Basic Profile endpoint 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 Basic Profile data?
We provide real-time Basic Profile data from Instagram. When you make a request, we fetch the latest information available, so you always get fresh data.
Can I use the Basic Profile endpoint in production?
Absolutely. Many businesses rely on ScrapeCreators endpoints for their production applications. Our infrastructure is designed for reliability and performance at scale.
Do I need a credit card to try the Basic Profile endpoint?
No credit card required. Sign up for free and you get 100 credits on the house to test the Basic Profile endpoint before deciding on a plan. Credits never expire.
What format does the Basic Profile endpoint return?
The Basic Profile endpoint returns a clean JSON response over HTTPS. Call `GET https://api.scrapecreators.com/v1/instagram/basic-profile` with your API key and parse the response like any other REST API.
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