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Instagram Stats & Analytics API with Node.js

Use a simple API to get detailed Instagram statistics including likes, comments, views, and engagement metrics for any Instagram Reel or video post. Easy integration with Node.js.

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https://api.socialkit.dev/instagram/stats?url=instagram.com/reel/DRU4smMj0cu/
AI Summary
+transcript

Video discusses upcoming social media trends including AI-generated content...

• Full transcript available
Engagement
+15 metrics
94%
Rate
8.2
Score
• Views, likes, comments...
Topics
+keywords
AI ContentTrendsMarketing...
• Sentiment, entities...
Ziv ErlichsonFounder at Plynn

"It was very easy to set up and get going, and support was superb."

Ziv Erlichson, Founder at Plynn

Thomas PuechDesigner

"Quick, caring and efficient support!"

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"Easy to connect - work's smooth and properly!"

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3 Simple Steps to Analyze Social Media Videos

Start extracting insights from Social Media Videos in minutes, and save days of development.

01

Get Your Access Key

Sign up and get your API key instantly - no sales calls, no complex onboarding.

02

Send Your First Request

Call our Social Media API with any YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram URL.

03

Extract Insights at Scale

Get video summaries, transcripts, engagement metrics, and more.

Integrate with Your Favorite No-Code Platform

Use Zapier, Make, n8n or any other no-code platform using our native connection or by using the access token.

Quick Integration Example

Get started in minutes

typescript
const axios = require('axios');

// Using GET request
const getTranscript = async (videoUrl) => {
  const response = await axios.get('https://api.socialkit.dev/youtube/transcript', {
    params: {
      access_key: process.env.SOCIALKIT_ACCESS_KEY,
      url: videoUrl
    }
  });
  return response.data;
};

// Or using POST request
const postTranscript = async (videoUrl) => {
  const response = await axios.post('https://api.socialkit.dev/youtube/transcript', {
    access_key: process.env.SOCIALKIT_ACCESS_KEY,
    url: videoUrl
  });
  return response.data;
};

// Usage
const data = await getTranscript('https://youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ');
console.log(`Transcript: ${data.data.transcript}`);
console.log(`Segments: ${data.data.segments}`);

Tips & Best Practices

Learn from common mistakes and follow proven patterns

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

  • Not handling async/await properly
  • Exposing access_key in client-side code
  • Missing error handling for network failures

Best Practices

  • Use environment variables for access_key
  • Implement rate limiting on your end
  • Add timeout handling for long-running requests
  • Use Promise.all() for parallel requests

Popular Use Cases

See how teams are using this API in production

Reel Performance Tracking

Monitor your Instagram Reels performance, track views and engagement over time, and identify what content formats work best.

Creators track every Reel's performance for 30 days post-publish, building datasets of what hooks, topics, and formats drive the most reach.

Influencer Campaign Tracking

Verify influencer post performance during campaigns. Track real engagement metrics to measure ROI and campaign success.

Brands monitor influencer partnership posts in real-time, tracking view counts and engagement to calculate actual cost-per-engagement.

Viral Content Analysis

Study viral Reels in your niche to understand what makes content explode. Track view velocity and engagement patterns.

Social media managers identify viral Reels early by tracking abnormal view growth, reverse-engineering successful content patterns.

Competitive Analysis

Track competitor Reel performance, identify their best content, and understand what strategies drive their engagement.

E-commerce brands monitor competitor product showcases on Instagram, analyzing which formats and presentations get the most engagement.

Common Workflows

Integrate with your existing tools and platforms

Reel Analytics Dashboard

Track Reel metrics and visualize performance trends over time.

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Campaign Tracker

Monitor influencer campaigns and calculate ROI automatically.

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Competitor Monitor

Track competitor Reel performance and get weekly insights.

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6 Ways to Use Instagram Stats API

Access comprehensive Instagram analytics data for content strategy, trend analysis, and performance tracking.

Engagement Metrics

Get real-time likes, comments, views, and engagement rates for any Instagram Reel or video post with precise accuracy.

Performance Analytics

Access detailed performance data including viral metrics, engagement patterns, and content performance insights.

Creator Insights

Get comprehensive creator information including follower counts, verification status, and profile analytics.

Content Analysis

Extract video metadata, hashtags, captions, and content categorization for comprehensive analysis.

Trend Monitoring

Track viral content performance and identify trending patterns across Instagram Reels and video posts.

Real-time Data

Access up-to-date Instagram statistics with fast API responses perfect for monitoring tools and dashboards.

Our Social Media APIs

Comprehensive social media analysis APIs for YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram content.

YouTube Summarizer API

AI-powered video summaries from YouTube URLs

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YouTube Transcript API

Extract accurate transcripts from YouTube videos

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YouTube Stats API

Comprehensive YouTube video analytics

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YouTube Comments API

Extract and analyze comments from YouTube videos

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YouTube Shorts Summarizer API

AI-powered summaries from YouTube Shorts

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YouTube Shorts Transcript API

Extract transcripts from YouTube Shorts

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YouTube Shorts Stats API

YouTube Shorts metadata extraction API

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YouTube Shorts Comments API

Extract comments from YouTube Shorts

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TikTok Stats API

Comprehensive TikTok video and creator analytics

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TikTok Comments API

Extract and analyze TikTok comments at scale

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TikTok Summarizer API

AI-powered video summaries from TikTok URLs

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TikTok Transcript API

Extract accurate transcripts from TikTok videos

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TikTok Channel Stats API

Comprehensive TikTok channel analytics

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Instagram Stats API

Comprehensive Instagram video and reel analytics

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Instagram Channel Stats API

Instagram profile statistics and follower metrics

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Instagram Summarizer API

AI-powered video summaries from Instagram URLs

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Instagram Transcript API

Extract accurate transcripts from Instagram videos

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Frequently Asked Questions

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https://api.socialkit.dev/instagram/stats?url=instagram.com/reel/DRU4smMj0cu/
AI Summary
+transcript

Video discusses upcoming social media trends including AI-generated content...

• Full transcript available
Engagement
+15 metrics
94%
Rate
8.2
Score
• Views, likes, comments...
Topics
+keywords
AI ContentTrendsMarketing...
• Sentiment, entities...