Instagram Comments API
Comments
for Instagram, in one call.
The Comments 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 comments data in real-time for your applications. Get post or reel comments; expect about 90% success. Pages with comments cost 1 credit, or 15 with include_replies=true. Empty pages and errors cost 0 credits.
// Example: Comments from the Instagram API
const response = await fetch(`https://api.scrapecreators.com/v2/instagram/post/comments`, {
headers: {
'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY'
}
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);Endpoint spec
What the Comments endpoint returns
/v2/instagram/post/comments Parameters
url string
required
Instagram post or reel URL.
include_replies boolean Include replies for each comment. Costs 15 credits if comments are returned, even without replies; empty pages cost 0. Slower and may time out at 29 seconds.
cursor string Pass the previous response's cursor for more comments.
Quick start
Comments quick start
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// Example: Comments from the Instagram API
const response = await fetch(`https://api.scrapecreators.com/v2/instagram/post/comments`, {
headers: {
'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY'
}
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);Why us
Why use this Comments endpoint
Real-time data access
Get the most up-to-date Comments 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 Comments data through our carefully designed endpoint.
Use cases
Comments endpoint use cases
Data analysis
Analyze Comments data to gain insights and make data-driven decisions.
Content monitoring
Monitor Comments content to track changes and updates in real-time.
Integration
Integrate Comments data into your applications and services.
Automation
Automate processes using Comments data to improve efficiency.
Reporting
Generate reports and analytics using Comments data.
Custom solutions
Build custom solutions leveraging Comments 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.
Comment Replies
GET /v1/instagram/post/comment/replies Get replies to an Instagram comment.
Story Highlights
GET /v1/instagram/user/highlights Get up to 10 story highlights visible without signing in. No pagination. Cropped covers are available; full-size covers are null.
Highlights Details
GET /v1/instagram/user/highlight/detail Get a story highlight's details and stories.
Profile Post Count
GET /v1/instagram/profile/post-count Get a profile's post count. Estimates require allow_estimated=true; otherwise estimate-only results return an uncharged 422.
Embed HTML
GET /v1/instagram/user/embed Get the HTML embed for an Instagram profile.
Profile
GET /v1/instagram/profile Get public profile details, recent posts, and related accounts. Private profiles return public details only. Pinned-post metadata is not reliably available; returned order does not identify pins.
FAQ
Questions we hear
about this endpoint.
Is the Comments endpoint official?
No, ScrapeCreators provides an unofficial Comments 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 Comments data?
We provide real-time Comments data from Instagram. When you make a request, we fetch the latest information available, so you always get fresh data.
Can I use the Comments 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 Comments endpoint?
No credit card required. Sign up for free and you get 100 credits on the house to test the Comments endpoint before deciding on a plan. Credits never expire.
What format does the Comments endpoint return?
The Comments endpoint returns a clean JSON response over HTTPS. Call `GET https://api.scrapecreators.com/v2/instagram/post/comments` with your API key and parse the response like any other REST API.
Get started
Start using Comments
100 credits on the house. No credit card. Start pulling comments data in under sixty seconds.
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