Instagram Post Details API
Get an Instagram post or Reel — caption, likes, comments, media URLs, author, and publish date.
GET request to /v1/instagram/details that responds with clean JSON and costs 1 credit. Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit; default is always fresh. Start with 100 free credits — no credit card.What is the Instagram Post Details API?
Paste an Instagram post or Reel URL and get the item as clean JSON: caption, like and comment counts, media URLs (image or video), author profile, duration when it is a Reel, and publish date. Use it for analytics dashboards, content databases, or campaign tracking. Flat 1 credit per call — no Instagram login or OAuth. Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h shared cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh.
What you get
- Caption, media URLs, and publish date
- Like and comment counts
- Author profile fields
- Duration for Reels when available
Try it
Fill in the parameters below and copy a ready-to-run request, or open the live Playground to run it against your account (no API key paste).
Parameters
curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/instagram/details?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fp%2FDbYaLffE2DD%2F" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."
# or: -H "x-api-key: capt_live_..."Edit the parameters and the code updates instantly. Switch languages and hit copy.
Example response
{
"success": true,
"data": {
"platform": "instagram",
"url": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DbYaLffE2DD/",
"id": "DbYaLffE2DD",
"postType": "Sidecar",
"productType": "carousel_container",
"caption": "Suit up!\n\nThese photos show NASA astronaut candidates @astro_fuhrmann and @astro_lawler preparing for their training flights aboard a high-flying WB-57 aircraft. These high-altitude flights train astronaut candidates to operate in tight spaces while wearing a pressure suit—a feat that prepares them for missions to the @ISS, Moon, or beyond.\n\nWhy are pressure suits necessary? The two main bodily dangers of high altitude are extremely thin air and low oxygen. Pressure suits counteract those dangers and make it possible to survive if something goes wrong in the aircraft.\n\nCredit: NASA\n\n#NASA #FlightSuit #Aircraft",
"description": "Suit up!\n\nThese photos show NASA astronaut candidates @astro_fuhrmann and @astro_lawler preparing for their training flights aboard a high-flying WB-57 aircraft. These high-altitude flights train astronaut candidates to operate in tight spaces while wearing a pressure suit—a feat that prepares them for missions to the @ISS, Moon, or beyond.\n\nWhy are pressure suits necessary? The two main bodily dangers of high altitude are extremely thin air and low oxygen. Pressure suits counteract those dangers and make it possible to survive if something goes wrong in the aircraft.\n\nCredit: NASA\n\n#NASA #FlightSuit #Aircraft",
"publishedAt": "2026-07-29T15:12:56Z",
"durationSeconds": null,
"thumbnailUrl": "https://scontent-cdg6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/759146473_18631780879049152_2448145103133242635_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=1&ig_cache_key=Mzk1MjAyMzc0MDE1ODgxNjA1Ng%3D%3D.3-ccb7-5&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=58cdad&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6IkNBUk9VU0VMX0lURU0ueHBpZHMuMTQ0MC5zZHIucmVndWxhcl9waG90by5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=BPWQAJMWpuwQ7kNvwGdQP1J&_nc_oc=AdpoHH53slN9fDJSer4UjuFXtie2IU4sLFlWgiGTWkMWn-EWgJmycNqbEl-vSfl9oio&_nc_ad=z-m&_nc_cid=0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-cdg6-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_gid=1yBugmDENcLlZjn1A6HEwA&_nc_ss=7a22e&oh=00_AQBHLNkf4idtmygEvZN9hi2njvz2sW_xF8-tUE-yiJHOBw&oe=6A701485",
"videoUrl": null,
"author": {
"username": "nasa",
"displayName": "NASA",
"url": "https://instagram.com/nasa",
"verified": true,
"profileImage": "https://scontent-cdg6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-19/29090066_159271188110124_1152068159029641216_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s150x150_tt6&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6InByb2ZpbGVfcGljLmRqYW5nby4xMDgwLmMyIn0&_nc_ht=scontent-cdg6-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=1&_nc_oc=Q6cZ2gG0njRcG3R5cIO9GnRRbYfsbfpvVHqGuePg7pDchBmh38Bj_6EQCeIjnFgc-p5lkTA&_nc_ohc=sUQGBsPKUTMQ7kNvwFOpZpy&_nc_gid=1yBugmDENcLlZjn1A6HEwA&edm=AOmX9WgBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AQA7UnNpNR2oyCzn_iZJwhJgHlzakMt5b8t3btT6ne2AUA&oe=6A701229&_nc_sid=bfaa47"
},
"engagement": {
"likes": 34510,
"comments": 178
},
"hashtags": [
"NASA",
"FlightSuit",
"Aircraft"
],
"mentions": [
"astro_fuhrmann",
"astro_lawler",
"ISS"
]
}
}Billing metadata is returned in response headers: X-Captapi-Credits (credits charged), X-Captapi-Cache (hit or miss), and X-Captapi-Source. Failed requests (4xx/5xx) are never charged. See the full list of error codes in the error reference.
Response structure
A successful call returns success, cached, creditsUsed, and a data object with the following fields:
Top-level fields
platformPlatform identifier (e.g. youtube, instagram).urlCanonical URL of the item.idStable platform ID for the item.postTypePost type ("Image", "Video" or "Sidecar" for carousels).productTypePlatform product type (e.g. clips, feed).captionPost caption.descriptionDescription text.publishedAtPublish date (ISO 8601).durationSecondsLength in seconds.thumbnailUrlThumbnail image URL.videoUrlDirect video file URL (CDN link); may be null when the platform does not expose one.hashtagsHashtags extracted from the text.mentionsAccounts mentioned in the text.
Author
The author object contains:
usernameAccount username / handle.displayNameDisplay name of the account.urlCanonical URL of the item.verifiedWhether the account is verified.profileImageProfile image URL.
Engagement
The engagement object contains:
likesLike count.commentsComment count.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | string | Yes | Instagram post or reel URL, e.g. https://instagram.com/reel/ID/. The URL platform must match this endpoint's platform. Do not pass cross-platform URLs, e.g. YouTube to TikTok, Instagram to Facebook, LinkedIn to X/Twitter, or Pinterest to Rumble. |
| cache | boolean | No | Set true to serve from the 24h response cache. Default false — always fetch fresh data. |
Authentication: send your key as Authorization: Bearer capt_live_.... A typical call costs 1 credit. Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit; default is always fresh.
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/detailsand parse the JSON response.
Use cases
Analytics
Track views, likes, and engagement over time.
Competitor Monitoring
Benchmark the performance of other creators.
Dashboards
Power reporting and BI with real metadata.
Content Curation
Filter and rank videos by performance.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Instagram Post Details API do?+
The Instagram Post Details API lets you fetch full metadata and key stats from a public Instagram post using one GET request to /v1/instagram/details. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or infrastructure setup required.
How many credits does the Instagram Post Details API cost?+
Each successful call costs 1 credit. Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h shared cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh. Failed or empty results are never charged.
Do I need a Instagram API key or OAuth?+
No. A single Captapi key works across every platform Captapi supports — YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, Reddit, Threads, Bluesky, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Rumble, Spotify, Kwai, and more. We handle proxies, rate limits, retries, and authentication for you.
Is the Instagram Post Details API suitable for production use?+
Yes. It is a stable REST endpoint with predictable JSON and automatic retries. Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h shared cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh. Use it for analytics, monitoring, and content automation.
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