Instagram Stats Scraper API
Get engagement metrics and metadata for any public Instagram post or reel: likes, views, comments, author info, duration, thumbnail, content type, and media URLs. All in structured JSON.
- Likes, views, comments, and shares
- Works with reels, posts, and carousels
- Author, caption, thumbnail, and media URL
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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 post
Reels, photo posts, and carousels all work 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/stats?access_key=%7B%7Byour_access_key%7D%7D&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fp%2FDaKa-1ilis6%2F"
Get the response
Clean JSON with engagement metrics, author info, media details, and content-type flags.
Hit Execute above to send the request and see the captured response.
Everything You Need From an Instagram Stats API
Pull engagement and metadata for any public Instagram post or reel with a single API request.
Full Engagement Metrics
Likes, views, comments, and shares for every post or reel, returned as integers in real time.
Content-Type Detection
Every response includes a contentType of reel, video, post, or carousel, plus an isShortForm flag for filtering.
Author Information
The creator's username and a direct link to their profile come back with every post in the author and authorLink fields.
Publish Timestamps
Get both a Unix timestamp and an ISO 8601 publishedAt value so you can sort and bucket content by date.
Media URLs & Thumbnails
Grab the thumbnail image and a direct videoUrl for reels and videos. Use the Download API when you need to persist the file.
Response Caching
Optional cache and cache_ttl parameters store responses for faster repeat lookups, from one hour up to one month.
Any Instagram URL Format
Pass post, reel, or mobile links. The API normalizes the URL and returns the canonical shortcode and media id.
Structured JSON Output
Clean, predictable JSON with no HTML parsing and no scraper stack to maintain. One REST request returns everything.
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 Stats Data
From performance tracking to competitor research, stats give you the engagement signals behind any post or reel at scale.
Social Media Analytics
Track Instagram post and reel performance metrics over time to understand what's working and optimize accordingly.
Content Research
Analyze viral Instagram content and engagement patterns to learn what formats and topics resonate with audiences.
Competitor Analysis
Monitor competitor Instagram performance and trends by pulling engagement data from any public post or reel.
Influencer Marketing
Evaluate influencer post performance and engagement rates before partnerships, backed by real numbers.
Marketing Insights
Understand which Instagram content resonates with audiences and make data-driven creative decisions.
Reporting & Dashboards
Generate comprehensive reports on Instagram content performance and feed clean JSON straight into your dashboards.
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