Instagram Embed API
Get full Instagram video metadata — title, views, likes, duration, and more.
GET request to /v1/instagram/embed 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 Embed API?
The Instagram Embed API lets you fetch full metadata and engagement 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
- Title, description, and thumbnail URLs
- View, like, comment, and share counts
- Duration, publish date, and author handle
- Stable IDs for joining with other endpoints
Try it
Fill in the parameters below and copy a ready-to-run request in your language of choice.
Parameters
curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/instagram/embed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Freel%2FCzKZqfdN5j8%2F" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."Edit the parameters and the code updates instantly. Switch languages and hit copy.
Example response
{
"success": true,
"cached": false,
"creditsUsed": 1,
"data": {
"platform": "instagram",
"url": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DZFqdAxlkUG/",
"shortcode": "DZFqdAxlkUG",
"permalink": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DZFqdAxlkUG/",
"html": "<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/DZFqdAxlkUG/\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\"></blockquote><script async src=\"//www.instagram.com/embed.js\"></script>"
}
}Response structure
A successful call returns success, cached, creditsUsed, and a data object with the following fields:
Video
idStable platform ID for the video.titleVideo title.authorCreator handle or channel name.durationSecVideo length in seconds.publishedAtPublish date (ISO 8601).
Engagement
viewsTotal view count.likesTotal like count.commentsTotal comment count.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | string | Yes | Instagram post or reel URL, e.g. https://instagram.com/reel/ID/. |
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.
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/embedand 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 Embed API do?+
The Instagram Embed API lets you fetch full metadata and engagement stats from a public Instagram video using one GET request to /v1/instagram/embed. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or scraping setup required.
How many credits does the Instagram Embed 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 Embed 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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