Use Case
Extract Instagram Post Data with a Single API Call
Get complete metadata for any Instagram post including like counts, comment counts, captions, hashtags, media URLs, and author info. The CreatorCrawl post data API returns structured JSON for any public Instagram post, giving you everything you need for analytics, content curation, and performance tracking.
Benefits
- Fetch like counts, comment counts, and engagement rates for any Instagram post in real time
- Extract captions, hashtags, tagged users, and media URLs without parsing Instagram pages
- Track post performance over time by polling the endpoint at any interval you choose
- Power content recommendation engines, analytics dashboards, and viral detection systems
- Pull all posts from a user account for comprehensive content analysis
How It Works
Pass an Instagram post URL or ID
Send any public Instagram post URL to the post info endpoint. Works with standard post URLs and shortcodes.
Receive full post metadata
Get a JSON response with like count, comment count, caption text, hashtags, media URLs, author details, and creation timestamp.
Combine with related endpoints
Pull comments with the comments endpoint, get all posts from the same creator, or analyze engagement patterns across multiple posts.
Relevant API Endpoints
Frequently Asked Questions
What Instagram post data can I extract via API?
The CreatorCrawl post data endpoint returns the post ID, caption/description, creation timestamp, author info (username, display name, verified status), engagement stats (like count, comment count), media URLs, and hashtags. All fields are returned in a single API call.
Can I get Instagram post data without the official API?
Yes. CreatorCrawl provides Instagram post data through a simple REST API that requires no Meta developer account and no approval process. Sign up, get your API key, and start pulling post data in under 60 seconds with 250 free credits.
How do I track Instagram post performance over time?
Call the post data endpoint on a schedule (hourly, daily, or any interval) and store the engagement metrics. Since each call returns live data, you can build time-series graphs showing how likes and comments change over the lifetime of a post.
Can I pull all posts from an Instagram account?
Yes. Use the user posts endpoint to fetch posts from any public Instagram account. Paginate through the results to collect the complete post history with full metadata and engagement stats for each post.
How much does it cost to pull Instagram post data?
Each post data API call costs 1 credit. New accounts get 250 free credits. Paid plans start at $29 for 5,000 credits, with volume discounts up to $299 for 100,000 credits. Credits never expire.