Instagram Stats API

The Instagram Stats API retrieves engagement metrics and metadata for Instagram posts and reels, including like counts, comments, author information, and media details.

Endpoint

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

Example Request

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

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?stp=dst-jpg_e15_tt6&_nc_cat=1&ig_cache_key=Mzc3MDg4ODE0MzI5MDQ1MTc1OA%3D%3D.3-ccb7-5&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=58cdad&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6InhwaWRzLjY0MHgxMTM2LnNkci5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=zr_O0vhYlJEQ7kNvwEMR-Pu&_nc_oc=Adkyl0NA3NIUOpRA9n62pj2pWJUwFmdmdt-HVIXw9k3Friglm6phFxuyfm3UhA0nMZ4&_nc_ad=z-m&_nc_cid=0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_gid=wZm30ypG2sM-wdmFeNBlwg&oh=00_AfgTRKOjyj7LRzq0kx_aAGmdA0J8fK6C6UVNE8HPVj8asA&oe=69311DD0"
	}
}

Parameters

url string Required
The Instagram URL of the post or reel to get statistics for. Supports various Instagram URL formats.

access_key string Required
Your API access key. Can be provided via the access_key query parameter, x-access-key header, or request body.

cache boolean Optional Defaults to false
Cache the response for faster subsequent requests.

cache_ttl number Optional Defaults to 2592000
Cache the response for a custom TTL (in seconds). Maximum 2592000 seconds (1 month), minimum 3600 seconds (1 hour).

Response Fields

The API returns the following data fields:

url: The original Instagram URL provided
description: The post/reel caption with hashtags
likes: Total like count (number)
comments: Total comment count (number)
author: The Instagram username
authorLink: Link to the author’s Instagram profile
duration: Video duration in M:SS format (for reels/videos)
thumbnail: URL to the post/reel thumbnail image

Use Cases

Social Media Analytics: Track Instagram post and reel performance metrics
Content Research: Analyze viral Instagram content and engagement patterns
Competitor Analysis: Monitor competitor Instagram performance and trends
Influencer Marketing: Evaluate influencer post performance and engagement rates
Marketing Insights: Understand what Instagram content resonates with audiences
Reporting: Generate comprehensive reports on Instagram content performance
Content Strategy: Make data-driven decisions about Instagram content creation
Engagement Tracking: Monitor post engagement over time for optimization

Notes

Like and comment counts are retrieved in real-time
All numeric fields are returned as integers
Duration is only provided for video content and reels
Thumbnail URLs are temporary and may expire after some time
Supports various Instagram URL formats including posts, reels, and mobile links
Statistics reflect the current state and may vary due to Instagram’s real-time updates

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