Instagram Channel Details API

Fetch Instagram profile data — follower counts, bio, verification, and stats.

TL;DR

The Instagram Channel Details API (Instagram) returns fetch Instagram profile data — follower counts, bio, verification, and stats. It's a single authenticated GET request to /v1/instagram/channel-details that responds with clean JSON, costs 1 credit, and is cached for 24 hours (repeat calls are free). Start with 100 free credits — no credit card.

What is the Instagram Channel Details API?

The Instagram Channel Details API lets you fetch profile/channel details and audience stats from Instagram with a single REST call. No OAuth, no scraping infrastructure, and no platform SDKs — send the URL, get clean structured JSON back. Results are cached for 24 hours, so repeat lookups are instant and free.

What you get

Display name, handle, bio, and avatar
Follower / subscriber and content counts
Verification status and external links
Aggregate engagement signals

Try it

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Parameters

url*stringInstagram profile URL, e.g. https://instagram.com/username/.

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curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/instagram/channel-details?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fnatgeo%2F" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."

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Example response

{
  "success": true,
  "cached": false,
  "creditsUsed": 1,
  "data": {
    "platform": "instagram",
    "url": "https://instagram.com/natgeo",
    "username": "natgeo",
    "displayName": "National Geographic",
    "bio": "Step into wonder and find your inner explorer with National Geographic 🌎",
    "followers": 269390700,
    "following": 194,
    "postCount": 31685,
    "verified": true,
    "profileImage": "https://scontent-hou1-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-19/683576066_18653628823019133_9051036240972105113_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e0_s150x150_tt6&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6InByb2ZpbGVfcGljLmRqYW5nby40MDAuYzIifQ&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=1&_nc_oc=Q6cZ2gEm_Y-VOtwIrRLVtv-4onIUZadalJRnTEcOA8LkuZNOQnrqCgYbm63w9F5tO6TAeo0&_nc_ohc=BT13nkIoP40Q7kNvwFGDMeE&_nc_gid=FOJT8WoHMOmx2sdlX1j5vw&edm=AOQ1c0wBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_Af9MZkVB6XS1jvn8YQAEjobydWhms-1sefICSRfB1_tafw&oe=6A2633EB&_nc_sid=8b3546",
    "externalUrl": "http://visitstore.bio/natgeo"
  }
}

Response structure

A successful call returns success, cached, creditsUsed, and a data object with the following fields:

Profile

handleProfile / channel handle.
nameDisplay name.
bioProfile bio or description.
verifiedWhether the account is verified.

Stats

followersFollower / subscriber count.
postsTotal number of posts / videos.

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
url	string	Yes	Instagram profile URL, e.g. https://instagram.com/username/.

Authentication: send your key as Authorization: Bearer capt_live_.... A typical call costs 1 credit. Repeat calls for the same request are served from cache for free.

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How it works

1. Sign up — get 100 free credits, no card required.
2. Create a key from your dashboard.
3. Send one request to /v1/instagram/channel-details and parse the JSON response.

Use cases

Influencer Discovery

Find and vet creators by audience size.

CRM Enrichment

Add social stats to your contact profiles.

Competitive Analysis

Track follower growth and posting cadence.

Outreach

Qualify partnership and sponsorship targets.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Instagram Channel Details API do?+

The Instagram Channel Details API lets you fetch profile/channel details and audience stats from a public Instagram profile using one GET request to /v1/instagram/channel-details. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or scraping setup required.

How many credits does the Instagram Channel Details API cost?+

Each successful call costs 1 credit. Responses are cached for 24 hours, and cached results cost 0 credits. Failed or empty results are never charged.

Do I need a Instagram API key or OAuth?+

No. A single Captapi key works across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. We handle proxies, rate limits, retries, and authentication for you.

Is the Instagram Channel Details API suitable for production use?+

Yes. It is a stable REST endpoint with predictable JSON, automatic retries, and a shared 24-hour cache. Use it for RAG pipelines, analytics, monitoring, and content automation.

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