Instagram Channel Reels Scraper API
Retrieve every Instagram Reel from a public profile with a single API request. Extract Reel captions, view counts, likes, comments, durations, thumbnails, direct video URLs, and creator metadata for influencer research, trend analysis, and short-form content intelligence.
- Reels-only feed (no static posts)
- Cursor-based pagination up to 100 per page
- View, play, like, comment counts
- Direct signed video URLs included
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See It in Action
Getting started is simple and takes just minutes. Explore the interactive examples below to see exactly how the API works before using it in your own workflow.
Pick a Profile
Any public Instagram profile URL works the same way.
Send the Request
Pick the format you'd use in your own stack, then hit Execute.
curl -X GET "https://api.socialkit.dev/instagram/channel-reels?access_key=%7B%7Byour_access_key%7D%7D&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fyoav_paints%2F"
Get the Response
Clean JSON containing Reel metadata, engagement metrics, captions, creator information, thumbnails, video URLs, and pagination.
Hit Execute above to send the request and see the captured response.
Everything You Need From an Instagram Channel Reels API
Retrieve every Reel from a public Instagram profile with structured JSON built for analytics, AI, creator research, and automation.
Reels-Only Feed
Retrieve only Instagram Reels from a public profile without filtering through static posts, carousels, or photos. Perfect for short-form video analysis.
Complete Engagement Metrics
Access Reel views, plays, likes, comments, publish timestamps, durations, captions, and creator information in every response.
Direct Video URLs
Receive signed Reel video URLs together with high-quality thumbnail images for downloading, processing, preview generation, or AI workflows.
Cursor-Based Pagination
Retrieve thousands of Reels reliably using built-in cursor pagination. Continue exactly where the previous request stopped without missing content.
Structured JSON Output
Receive clean, developer-friendly JSON that's easy to integrate into analytics dashboards, creator platforms, automation tools, and reporting systems.
Built for Short-Form Video Intelligence
Analyze creator performance, discover viral content, benchmark engagement, and study Reel publishing strategies across entire creator accounts.
Simple REST API
Integrate using Python, Node.js, PHP, Go, Java, Zapier, Make, n8n, Airtable, Google Sheets, or any platform capable of making HTTP requests.
No Browser Automation Required
Skip Puppeteer, Selenium, cookie management, proxy rotation, and scraper maintenance. Simply send a public Instagram profile URL and receive structured Reel data in JSON.
What developers say
Teams shipping with SocialKit in production.
"It was very easy to set up and get going, and support was superb."
Ziv Erlichson, Founder at Plynn
"Quick, caring and efficient support!"
Thomas Puech, Designer
"Easy to connect - work's smooth and properly!"
Robert Podsiadlo, Founder at PrimeStuff
What Teams Are Building With Instagram Channel Reels Data
From influencer research and viral content discovery to creator analytics and competitive intelligence, Instagram Reels data powers a wide range of products, workflows, and automation systems.
Trending Video Discovery and Viral Content Tracking
Monitor creators' Reels, identify high-performing videos, detect viral trends early, and build systems that surface breakout content before it reaches peak popularity.
Influencer Marketing and Campaign Analytics
Evaluate creators based on Reel performance, average views, engagement rates, and publishing consistency before launching influencer partnerships.
Content Ideation and Inspiration for Creators
Study top-performing Reels, captions, and publishing patterns to discover winning content ideas, hooks, and creative formats for your own content strategy.
Instagram Reels Marketing and Analytics
Track Reel performance across creators, benchmark engagement, monitor publishing activity, and build complete analytics dashboards for Instagram marketing.
Market Research and Competitive Analysis
Monitor competitors' Reels, compare content strategies, identify successful formats, and understand what drives engagement within your industry.
Automation Workflows (Zapier, Make, n8n)
Automatically sync new Reels into Airtable, Notion, Slack, Google Sheets, CRMs, or AI workflows for monitoring, reporting, and content analysis.
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