Instagram Story Highlights API
Story Highlights
for Instagram, in one call.
The Story Highlights 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 story highlights data in real-time for your applications. Get up to 10 story highlights visible without signing in. No pagination. Cropped covers are available; full-size covers are null.
// Example: Story Highlights from the Instagram API
const response = await fetch(`https://api.scrapecreators.com/v1/instagram/user/highlights`, {
headers: {
'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY'
}
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);Endpoint spec
What the Story Highlights endpoint returns
/v1/instagram/user/highlights Parameters
user_id string Numeric Instagram user ID; faster than using a handle.
handle string Instagram handle; use user_id for faster responses.
Quick start
Story Highlights quick start
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// Example: Story Highlights from the Instagram API
const response = await fetch(`https://api.scrapecreators.com/v1/instagram/user/highlights`, {
headers: {
'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY'
}
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);Why us
Why use this Story Highlights endpoint
Real-time data access
Get the most up-to-date Story Highlights 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 Story Highlights data through our carefully designed endpoint.
Use cases
Story Highlights endpoint use cases
Data analysis
Analyze Story Highlights data to gain insights and make data-driven decisions.
Content monitoring
Monitor Story Highlights content to track changes and updates in real-time.
Integration
Integrate Story Highlights data into your applications and services.
Automation
Automate processes using Story Highlights data to improve efficiency.
Reporting
Generate reports and analytics using Story Highlights data.
Custom solutions
Build custom solutions leveraging Story Highlights 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.
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.
Basic Profile
GET /v1/instagram/basic-profile Get profile details without posts using a numeric userId. Usually faster than Profile.
Posts
GET /v2/instagram/user/posts Get public posts and reels with pagination. Play counts may be inaccurate and exclude Facebook views. Check access-response messages, not just HTTP status.
FAQ
Questions we hear
about this endpoint.
Is the Story Highlights endpoint official?
No, ScrapeCreators provides an unofficial Story Highlights 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 Story Highlights data?
We provide real-time Story Highlights data from Instagram. When you make a request, we fetch the latest information available, so you always get fresh data.
Can I use the Story Highlights 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 Story Highlights endpoint?
No credit card required. Sign up for free and you get 100 credits on the house to test the Story Highlights endpoint before deciding on a plan. Credits never expire.
What format does the Story Highlights endpoint return?
The Story Highlights endpoint returns a clean JSON response over HTTPS. Call `GET https://api.scrapecreators.com/v1/instagram/user/highlights` with your API key and parse the response like any other REST API.
Get started
Start using Story Highlights
100 credits on the house. No credit card. Start pulling story highlights data in under sixty seconds.
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