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SocialKit Expands to Instagram - New APIs & Free Tools

β€’Jonathan Geiger
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We're excited to announce that SocialKit now supports Instagram! Today we're launching 2 new Instagram APIs and 2 free Instagram data extraction tools to help you extract insights from Instagram profiles and videos.

This expansion brings the same reliable, easy-to-use API experience you've come to expect from SocialKit to the Instagram platform.

What's New

New Instagram APIs

  1. Instagram Stats API - Extract video and post metrics
  2. Instagram Channel Stats API - Get profile and creator data

New Free Tools

  1. Instagram Video Data Extractor - Extract Instagram post and reel data instantly
  2. Instagram Channel Data Extractor - Get any Instagram profile stats for free

Instagram Stats API

Extract comprehensive engagement metrics and metadata for Instagram posts and reels, including like counts, comments, author information, and media details.

Endpoint:

GET https://api.socialkit.dev/instagram/stats

What You Get:

  • Video and post URLs
  • Like and comment counts
  • Author information and profile links
  • Video duration
  • High-quality thumbnail URLs
  • Caption text and hashtags
  • Complete engagement metrics

Example Request:

GET https://api.socialkit.dev/instagram/stats?access_key=<your-access-key>&url=https://instagram.com/reel/DRU4smMj0cu/

Example Response:

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "url": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DRU4smMj0cu/",
    "description": ".\n.\n.\n.\n.\n.\n#cat #catsoftheworld #catsoftheday #catsgram #pet #petlovers #petlover #petsofinstagram #funny #funnyvideos #cute #cutecats #kitten #kittenlove #kittycat #reels",
    "likes": 34209,
    "comments": 169,
    "author": "yuumi_cat9",
    "authorLink": "https://www.instagram.com/yuumi_cat9/",
    "duration": "0:27",
    "thumbnail": "https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/583855550_1629099614919809_395573344085568572_n.jpg"
  }
}

Perfect For:

  • Content performance tracking
  • Influencer video analytics
  • Engagement rate calculations
  • Competitor analysis
  • Social media monitoring
  • Instagram reel analytics

Try the Free Instagram Video Data Extractor β†’

View full Instagram Stats API documentation β†’

Instagram Channel Stats API

Retrieve comprehensive profile statistics and metadata for Instagram accounts, including follower counts, post counts, bio information, and verification status.

Endpoint:

GET https://api.socialkit.dev/instagram/channel-stats

What You Get:

  • Username, nickname, and profile URL
  • Real-time follower and following counts
  • Total post count
  • Profile bio and description
  • Verification status
  • High-resolution avatar/profile picture
  • Complete profile metadata

Example Request:

GET https://api.socialkit.dev/instagram/channel-stats?access_key=<your-access-key>&url=https://instagram.com/yuumi_cat9

Example Response:

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "profileUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/yuumi_cat9",
    "username": "yuumi_cat9",
    "nickname": "Yuumi_cat9",
    "verified": false,
    "followers": 358995,
    "following": 0,
    "totalPosts": 742,
    "bio": "🐱 If you want to buy a kitten, please come to me❀️",
    "avatar": "https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-19/410475202_1774278156432939_4797418128278418348_n.jpg"
  }
}

Perfect For:

  • Influencer discovery and vetting
  • Competitor growth tracking
  • Profile analytics dashboards
  • Creator research
  • Brand monitoring
  • Instagram analytics tools

Try the Free Instagram Channel Data Extractor β†’

View full Instagram Channel Stats API documentation β†’

Free Instagram Video Data Extractor

Test our Instagram Stats API before integrating. Extract complete video and reel information from any Instagram post instantly - no API key or registration required.

Extract in Seconds:

  • Like and comment counts
  • Author information
  • Video duration and thumbnails
  • Caption text and hashtags
  • Direct profile links

Try it now: Free Instagram Video Data Extractor

Free Instagram Channel Data Extractor

Test our Instagram Channel Stats API risk-free. Extract complete profile information from any Instagram account instantly - no API key or registration required.

Extract in Seconds:

  • Follower and following counts
  • Total post counts
  • Bio text and verification status
  • Profile pictures and URLs
  • Username and nickname

Try it now: Free Instagram Channel Data Extractor

Complete SocialKit API Suite

With Instagram support, SocialKit now offers comprehensive APIs across three major platforms:

Instagram APIs (NEW)

TikTok APIs

YouTube APIs

Free Tools (No API Key Required)

Instagram Tools (NEW):

TikTok Tools:

YouTube Tools:

Complete Documentation

Explore comprehensive guides and examples for all Instagram APIs:

Learn how to extract Instagram data:

What's Next?

We're constantly expanding SocialKit with new features and capabilities. Coming soon:

  • Instagram Comments API: Extract and analyze Instagram comments
  • Instagram Stories API: Access story metrics and data
  • Historical analytics: Track profile and video growth over time
  • Webhook support: Real-time notifications for new posts and stats
  • Batch processing: Process multiple profiles/videos in one request

We'd Love to Hear From You

Building something awesome with SocialKit? Have feature requests or questions? We're here to help!


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