How to Call the Instagram Post API
Simple REST API endpoint. Just make a GET request with your API key and get structured data back.
GETCode Examples
cURL
curl -X GET 'https://api.parseium.com/v1/instagram-post?url=https://www.instagram.com/p/C4...&api_key=YOUR_API_KEY'TypeScript
const response = await fetch(`https://api.parseium.com/v1/instagram-post?url=https://www.instagram.com/p/C4...&api_key=${process.env.PARSEIUM_API_KEY}`, {
method: 'GET',
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);Python
import requests
import os
api_key = os.environ['PARSEIUM_API_KEY']
response = requests.get(
f'https://api.parseium.com/v1/instagram-post?url=https://www.instagram.com/p/C4...&api_key={api_key}'
)
data = response.json()
print(data)Query Parameters
Pass parameters in the URL query string:
url=https://www.instagram.com/p/C4...Response Schema
The API returns structured JSON data with the following schema:
{
"id": {
"type": "string"
},
"short_code": {
"type": "string"
},
"owner_id": {
"type": "string"
},
"owner_username": {
"type": "string"
},
"owner_full_name": {
"type": "string"
},
"type": {
"type": "string"
},
"caption": {
"type": "string"
},
"hashtags": [
{
"type": "string"
}
],
"mentions": [
{
"type": "string"
}
],
"url": {
"type": "string"
},
"likes_count": {
"type": "number"
},
"comments_count": {
"type": "number"
},
"timestamp": {
"type": "number"
},
"display_url": {
"type": "string"
},
"video_url": {
"type": "string"
}
}Need more details? Check out our full API documentation for authentication, error handling, rate limits, and advanced options.
Use Cases for Instagram Post
See how developers use this API in production applications.
Content Performance
Track engagement metrics, analyze post performance, and identify trending content patterns across Instagram.
Competitor Analysis
Monitor competitor posts, compare engagement rates, and understand successful content strategies.
Influencer Research
Analyze influencer content, extract hashtags and mentions, and measure post reach and engagement.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Every API call to Instagram Post costs 1 credit
Choose a plan based on your monthly usage. All plans include access to all APIs.
150,000 API calls/mo
$0.33 per 1K requests
- 150,000 credits/month
- 3 Concurrent Requests
- Email support
- Priority processing
700,000 API calls/mo
$0.14 per 1K requests
- 700,000 credits/month
- 10 Concurrent Requests
- Priority support
- Advanced features
3,000,000 API calls/mo
$0.10 per 1K requests
- 3M credits/month
- 30 Concurrent Requests
- Dedicated support
- Custom integrations
Need more? Check out our for enterprise options and custom plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Instagram Post API.
What data is included for each post?
Full post details including owner info, engagement metrics (likes, comments), caption with parsed hashtags and mentions, media URLs (image and video), timestamp, and post URL.
Does this work with Instagram Reels?
Yes, the API works with both standard Instagram posts and Reels. For video content, both display_url (thumbnail) and video_url are provided.
Can I access private account posts?
Only publicly accessible posts can be retrieved. Posts from private accounts require the viewer to follow the account, which is not supported by the API.
Can I test the API risk-free?
Yes! When you sign up you get 1,000 free credits — no credit card required. Try the API with real requests before committing.
What if I need help integrating?
We offer documentation, code examples in multiple languages, and email support. Most questions are answered within 24 hours.
How long does integration take?
Minutes. It's a simple REST API — make an HTTP request, get JSON back. No SDKs to install, no complex auth flows.
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