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Instagram API

Instagram API for
profiles, posts and Reels.

Put the account, the posts and the Reels behind a creator shortlist in one place. Retrieve public Instagram records as JSON and build your own comparisons.

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GET/instagram/profile
monocrawl / instagram
Recorded response
Gymshark logo

Gymshark on Instagram

handle
gymshark
name
Gymshark
verified
true
followers
8,663,454
following
68
Selected public fields

Recorded excerpt. Values may change; missing fields stay null.

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The data

Instagram data,
ready to work with.

An Instagram account can publish image posts and Reels, so a useful creator comparison starts with the content as well as the profile. Retrieve public profile details for account context, then use the separate posts and Reels operations to inspect recent work. Keep captions and source links with your observations so a teammate can check the creative behind a shortlist. Compare like-for-like formats in your application rather than treating every post as a video. Monocrawl gives you structured records through one API key; you choose the sample, the reporting window and the criteria for your research.

Creator profiles

Read public identity, biography and follower totals to establish account context.

handle → account details

Account posts

Inspect published posts and their captions for content-fit research.

handle → posts

Reels

Retrieve an account’s Reels separately from its posts to compare video content.

handle → Reels

Individual posts

Open a specific post and keep its returned public metrics alongside the content.

post URL → post details

Post comments

Bring the wording of audience feedback into your own analysis.

post URL → comments

Reel transcripts

Request spoken content as text for a supported video; transcript availability varies.

video URL → transcript

Request → response

From Instagram
to structured JSON.

Inspect selected fields from a recorded Instagram response for Gymshark on Instagram. Choose a language and use your own key to request current data.

  1. 1
  2. 2
    Choose your inputs

    Replace the example inputs with your own target. Send your key in the x-api-key header.

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    Use the returned JSON

    Read the returned record from data. Check credits_used for the call’s confirmed credit usage.

Your requestGET /v1/instagram/profile
curl "https://www.monocrawl.com/v1/instagram/profile?handle=gymshark" \
  -H "x-api-key: mn_your_key_here"
What comes backdata excerpt
{
  "handle": "gymshark",
  "name": "Gymshark",
  "verified": true,
  "followers": 8663454,
  "following": 68
}

Recorded 22 Sep 2026 for Gymshark on Instagram. Selected fields only; this is a historical snapshot.

Recorded response for the inputs shownTry the Instagram API

What you can build

What you can build
with Instagram data.

Use Instagram data in the products and workflows you’re already building.

01
  1. Creator handle
  2. Profile + posts + Reels
  3. Your shortlist

Review a creator’s recent work

Bring profiles, image posts and Reels together to assess content fit for a shortlist.

Explore this workflow
02
  1. Account handle
  2. Published posts
  3. Your comparison

Compare competitor publishing

Collect each account’s posts and build dated comparisons in your own reporting tools.

Explore this workflow
03
  1. Post URL
  2. Public comments
  3. Your analysis

Read the feedback

Retrieve the available comments on a public post before summarising the response.

Explore this workflow
Start with a working workflowIntegration guide

Instagram API pricing

Try the Instagram API for free.

Start with 150 free credits. Choose a paid plan when you need a monthly allowance.

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$0/ month

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Monthly subscription

$29/ month

10,000 credits every month

More monthly credits for your Instagram integration and other supported platforms.

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Instagram API endpoints

38 currently available operations, grouped by the data you need. Open an endpoint for parameters, response details and pricing.

38 of 38 endpoints

Profiles8

Posts & Reels8

Comments & transcripts3

Search & locations8

Stories & highlights4

More endpoints7

Listed credit prices are per request. Metered or variable-cost operations can settle differently; check the endpoint reference when budgeting.

Instagram documentationTry the Instagram API
Are Reels returned by the posts operation?

Use the dedicated reels operation when your workflow needs Reels, and posts when it needs the account’s post feed. Keep the media type with each result so your application can compare equivalent content.

Does an image post have a video view count?

Do not assume it does. Returned metrics depend on the media type and source. An absent play count on an image is not a zero-view video.

Can I read private Instagram Insights?

No. Public profile and content records do not grant access to private posts, messages or the account owner’s Instagram Insights.

What Instagram operations can I use?

The catalogue shows 38 currently available operations with their individual prices. Open an endpoint for its accepted inputs, returned fields and limitations.

How much does the Instagram API cost?

Start with 150 free credits. Paid subscriptions start at $29 per month for 10,000 credits, before applicable tax. Each operation has its own price. Check the endpoint reference for variable charges. Compare plans

How do I authenticate requests?

Use your Monocrawl API key in the x-api-key header. The endpoint reference lists any additional inputs needed for the operation. Authentication guide

What request limits apply?

Limits depend on your Monocrawl plan. The Free account ceiling is 600 requests per minute and 50 simultaneous requests. Endpoint capacity and Free daily protections also apply; these ceilings do not guarantee source throughput. Read the limits guide

What should I know about Instagram coverage?

Public-data access does not expose private posts, direct messages or Instagram Insights. Media types have different metrics. Do not interpret an image post as having a video view count.

Is Monocrawl affiliated with Instagram?

Monocrawl is an independent service. Third-party names identify data sources and do not imply a partnership or endorsement.

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