Instagram Tagged Posts API
Bulk-list Instagram content with full metadata for each item.
GET request to /v1/instagram/tagged-posts that responds with clean JSON, costs 18 credits, and is cached for 24 hours (repeat calls are free). Start with 100 free credits — no credit card.What is the Instagram Tagged Posts API?
The Instagram Tagged Posts API lets you list items in bulk with metadata 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
- Bulk list of items with full metadata
- View counts, dates, and direct URLs
- Configurable result limit
- Ideal for monitoring and content pipelines
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/tagged-posts?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fnatgeo%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": 18,
"data": {
"url": "https://www.instagram.com/natgeo/",
"totalReturned": 5,
"posts": [
{
"platform": "instagram",
"url": "https://www.instagram.com/p/BrGHMHIF8Kz/",
"id": "1929261108986102451",
"caption": "Vardzia is a cave monastery site located in southern Georgia. It is excavated from the slopes of the Erusheti Mountain on the left side of the Kura River. Oh Georgia, I miss you when I look at these images 😭 #georgia #exploregeorgia #MavicPro\n.\n.\n.\n.\n.\n#mymavic #awesome_earthpix #collectivelycreate #exploretocreate #livefolk #beautifuldestinations #iglifecz #folkcreative #exklusive_shot #AGameOfTones #igerscz #discoverglobe #QueekyGrams #ourplanetdaily #adventureculture #weli ...",
"description": "Vardzia is a cave monastery site located in southern Georgia. It is excavated from the slopes of the Erusheti Mountain on the left side of the Kura River. Oh Georgia, I miss you when I look at these images 😭 #georgia #exploregeorgia #MavicPro\n.\n.\n.\n.\n.\n#mymavic #awesome_earthpix #collectivelycreate #exploretocreate #livefolk #beautifuldestinations #iglifecz #folkcreative #exklusive_shot #AGameOfTones #igerscz #discoverglobe #QueekyGrams #ourplanetdaily #adventureculture #weli ...",
"publishedAt": "2018-12-07T18:04:27.000Z",
"durationSeconds": null,
"thumbnailUrl": "https://scontent-hel3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/640956567_18562047613037433_6822966074348684895_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ig_cache_key=MTkyOTI2MTEwODk4NjEwMjQ1MQ%3D%3D.3-ccb7-5&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=58cdad&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6IkZFRUQueHBpZHMuMTA4MC5zZHIucmVndWxhcl9waG90by5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=Z7TN1gqRJ_UQ7kNvwEkRvFs&_nc_oc=Ado4t-glQrFMzNyH61_VlH2UQxfChjeZCqntsAIYmDPzzBQZD0AA2TRTa-1g1BwV7yM&_nc_ad=z-m&_nc_cid=0&_nc_zt=23&se=7&_nc_ht=scontent-hel3-1.cdninstagram.com& ...",
"videoUrl": null,
"author": {
"username": "hynecheck",
"displayName": "Access delayed. Only the owner of the page can access this information",
"url": "https://instagram.com/hynecheck",
"followers": null,
"verified": null,
"profileImage": null
},
"engagement": {
"views": null,
"likes": 14042,
"comments": 579
},
"hashtags": [
"georgia",
"exploregeorgia"
]
},
{
"platform": "instagram",
"url": "https://www.instagram.com/p/BrGAGBxFvn7/",
"id": "1929229904589027835",
"caption": "No helmet needed once your on Cát Bà Island.\n.\nCát Bà Island || Vietnam\n.\n.\n.\n.\n.\n.\n.\n.\n.\n.\n.\n.\n.\n.\nShot on EOS T3i and SIGMA 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM\nISO 100 | f/1.4 | 1/2000\n——\n#vietnam #vietnamese #vietnamesefood #vietnamflashback #vietnamesegirl #vietnamtravel #vietnamtrip #vietnamesehair #vietnamwar #vietnamesecuisine #vietnamflashbacks #vietnamesecoffee #vietnamfood #Canon #canonphotography #canonphoto #canon6d #canoneos #canonusa #canon70d #canon5dmarkiii #canon5d #canonaus ...",
"description": "No helmet needed once your on Cát Bà Island.\n.\nCát Bà Island || Vietnam\n.\n.\n.\n.\n.\n.\n.\n.\n.\n.\n.\n.\n.\n.\nShot on EOS T3i and SIGMA 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM\nISO 100 | f/1.4 | 1/2000\n——\n#vietnam #vietnamese #vietnamesefood #vietnamflashback #vietnamesegirl #vietnamtravel #vietnamtrip #vietnamesehair #vietnamwar #vietnamesecuisine #vietnamflashbacks #vietnamesecoffee #vietnamfood #Canon #canonphotography #canonphoto #canon6d #canoneos #canonusa #canon70d #canon5dmarkiii #canon5d #canonaus ...",
"publishedAt": "2018-12-07T17:02:28.000Z",
"durationSeconds": null,
"thumbnailUrl": "https://scontent-hel3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/630462428_18409600975125917_7503154876014188463_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ig_cache_key=MTkyOTIyOTkwNDU4OTAyNzgzNQ%3D%3D.3-ccb7-5&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=58cdad&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6IkZFRUQueHBpZHMuMTA4MC5zZHIucmVndWxhcl9waG90by5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=ceMJNMqUi2sQ7kNvwGKoE5I&_nc_oc=AdpUp3T1KtQrDkSKjAliwGGoA9guHjeBTzsjhC7kmlWCuWR9j_MMDSFQzH7KOcIkdM4&_nc_ad=z-m&_nc_cid=0&_nc_zt=23&se=7&_nc_ht=scontent-hel3-1.cdninstagram.com& ...",
"videoUrl": null,
"author": {
"username": "samuellemieux",
"displayName": "Access delayed. Only the owner of the page can access this information",
"url": "https://instagram.com/samuellemieux",
"followers": null,
"verified": null,
"profileImage": null
},
"engagement": {
"views": null,
"likes": 6190,
"comments": 183
},
"hashtags": [
"vietnam",
"vietnamese"
]
}
]
}
}Response structure
A successful call returns success, cached, creditsUsed, and a data object with the following fields:
Result
totalNumber of items returned.
Each item
Each item in items contains:
titleItem title.urlDirect URL to the content.viewsView count.publishedAtPublish date (ISO 8601).
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | string | Yes | Instagram profile URL, e.g. https://instagram.com/username/. |
| limit | integer | No | Max items to return (default 20, max 200). Billed per result. |
Authentication: send your key as Authorization: Bearer capt_live_.... A typical call costs 18 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).
instagram_tagged_posts via @captapi/mcp. Set it up →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/tagged-postsand parse the JSON response.
Use cases
Content Pipelines
Ingest a channel's catalog in bulk.
Monitoring
Detect new uploads automatically.
Archiving
Snapshot a creator's full library.
Analytics
Aggregate performance across many videos.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Instagram Tagged Posts API do?+
The Instagram Tagged Posts API lets you list items in bulk with metadata from a public Instagram video using one GET request to /v1/instagram/tagged-posts. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or scraping setup required.
How many credits does the Instagram Tagged Posts API cost?+
Each successful call costs 18 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 Tagged Posts 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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