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How to get Instagram tagged posts

TL;DR
To get Instagram tagged posts, sign up for a free Captapi key, then send one GET request to /v1/instagram/tagged-posts with your input. You get clean JSON back in seconds for 18 credits per call — no OAuth, scraping or platform SDKs. Bulk-list Instagram content with full metadata for each item.
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How to get Instagram tagged posts (step by step)

  1. 1

    Get a free API key

    Create a free Captapi account (100 credits, no card) and generate an API key from the dashboard.

  2. 2

    Call the Instagram Tagged Posts API

    Send an authenticated GET request to /v1/instagram/tagged-posts with your input. No OAuth, no scraping setup.

  3. 3

    Read the JSON response

    Parse the clean JSON response. Results are cached for 24 hours, so repeat calls are free.

Code example

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

What the response looks like

{
  "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"
        ]
      }
    ]
  }
}

Request parameters

NameTypeRequiredDescription
urlstring YesInstagram profile URL, e.g. https://instagram.com/username/.
limitintegerNoMax items to return (default 20, max 200). Billed per result.

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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