Instagram

GET /v1/instagram/comments

Instagram Comments API

Pull Instagram comments at scale with author, text, likes, and reply threads.

TL;DR

The Instagram Comments API (Instagram) returns pull Instagram comments at scale with author, text, likes, and reply threads. It's a single authenticated GET request to /v1/instagram/comments that responds with clean JSON, costs 45 credits, and is cached for 24 hours (repeat calls are free). Start with 100 free credits — no credit card.

What is the Instagram Comments API?

The Instagram Comments API lets you pull comments with author, text, likes, and replies 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

Comment text, author name, and handle
Like counts and reply threads
Pagination via the limit parameter
Timestamps for trend and sentiment analysis

Try it

Fill in the parameters below and copy a ready-to-run request in your language of choice.

Parameters

url*stringInstagram post or reel URL, e.g. https://instagram.com/reel/ID/.limitoptionalintegerMax items to return (default 50, max 500). Billed per result.

API keyoptionalPaste your key to get a ready-to-run snippet. It stays in your browser.

curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/instagram/comments?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Freel%2FCzKZqfdN5j8%2F" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."

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Example response

{
  "success": true,
  "cached": false,
  "creditsUsed": 45,
  "data": {
    "platform": "instagram",
    "url": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DZFqdAxlkUG/",
    "totalReturned": 10,
    "comments": [
      {
        "id": "18094340495266547",
        "text": "So proud to know that our little elementary school helped with this effort. More than a decade of Panda 🐼 Day at Academy Ave",
        "author": "hollyhazeyoga",
        "likeCount": null,
        "publishedAt": "2026-06-03T19:11:53.000Z",
        "replyCount": null
      },
      {
        "id": "18164758069440438",
        "text": "Does this work on grizzlies? Should I wear a bear costume on hikes?",
        "author": "jillydill",
        "likeCount": null,
        "publishedAt": "2026-06-03T19:09:53.000Z",
        "replyCount": null
      }
    ]
  }
}

Response structure

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

Result

totalNumber of comments returned.

Each comment

Each item in comments contains:

authorComment author name or handle.
textThe comment text.
likesNumber of likes on the comment.
repliesNumber of replies in the thread.

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
url	string	Yes	Instagram post or reel URL, e.g. https://instagram.com/reel/ID/.
limit	integer	No	Max items to return (default 50, max 500). Billed per result.

Authentication: send your key as Authorization: Bearer capt_live_.... A typical call costs 45 credits — billed per result, so the exact amount scales with how many items you request. Repeat calls for the same request are served from cache for free (metrics refresh within ~1 hour).

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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/comments and parse the JSON response.

Use cases

Sentiment Analysis

Understand how audiences react to content.

Community Insights

Surface FAQs, requests, and recurring themes.

Moderation

Detect spam, abuse, or policy violations at scale.

Market Research

Mine genuine opinions and product feedback.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Instagram Comments API do?+

The Instagram Comments API lets you pull comments with author, text, likes, and replies from a public Instagram video using one GET request to /v1/instagram/comments. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or scraping setup required.

How many credits does the Instagram Comments API cost?+

Each successful call costs 45 credits. 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 Comments 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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