Instagram Basic Profile API
Instagram profile by user ID or @handle — camelCase schema aligned with Channel Details (followers, externalUrl, businessAddress).
GET request to /v1/instagram/basic-profile that responds with clean JSON and costs 1 credit. Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit; default is always fresh. Start with 100 free credits — no credit card.What is the Instagram Basic Profile API?
Pass an Instagram numeric user ID (e.g. 13460080) or a profile URL / @handle and get that account's public profile as clean Captapi JSON — same naming as Channel Details: displayName, bio, followers / following / postCount, verified, isPrivate, profileImage / profileImageHd, externalUrl, bioLinks[], categoryName (Instagram business niche — Entrepreneur, Digital Creator, …), isBusinessAccount / isProfessionalAccount, businessAddress{cityName,latitude,longitude,…}, fbid (Instagram↔Facebook join key), relatedProfiles[] (edge_related_profiles discovery graph), likeAndViewCountsDisabled (distinguishes hidden likes from true zero), highlightReelCount, hasClips, and transparency flags when Instagram exposes them. Empty/null fields are omitted. Flat 1 credit. Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h shared cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh.
What you get
- categoryName + fbid + businessAddress + relatedProfiles
- likeAndViewCountsDisabled (0 ≠ hidden)
- externalUrl + bioLinks[] when present
- Lookup by numeric user ID or @handle (1 credit)
Try it
Fill in the parameters below and copy a ready-to-run request, or open the live Playground to run it against your account (no API key paste).
Parameters
curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/instagram/basic-profile?userId=13460080" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."
# or: -H "x-api-key: capt_live_..."Edit the parameters and the code updates instantly. Switch languages and hit copy.
Example response
{
"success": true,
"data": {
"platform": "instagram",
"url": "https://instagram.com/nike",
"id": "13460080",
"pk": "13460080",
"username": "nike",
"displayName": "Nike",
"bio": "Just Do It.",
"biographyWithEntities": {
"rawText": "Just Do It.",
"entities": []
},
"followers": 291638893,
"following": 264,
"postCount": 1668,
"highlightReelCount": 5,
"hasClips": true,
"isPrivate": false,
"verified": true,
"isBusinessAccount": true,
"isProfessionalAccount": true,
"categoryName": "SPORTSWEAR_STORE",
"shouldShowCategory": true,
"profileImage": "https://instagram.fadb3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.82787-19/551608484_18567162979020081_1135468084872726555_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s320x320_tt6&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6InByb2ZpbGVfcGljLmRqYW5nby4zOTkuYzIifQ&_nc_ht=instagram.fadb3-1.fna.fbcdn.net&_nc_cat=1&_nc_oc=Q6cZ2gFbXFmp_TeRpCCj6RR0tM15Q0oZBPR6ROg0ngZ8OMxwGUMoGki14pWoXpBkyDth51bqpCSkJFx6YosO0GZyPqK-&_nc_ohc=jOWQehR8N0kQ7kNvwHCN0UL&_nc_gid=k79WPpLD7fgQ0KoqHooi9A&edm=AOQ1c0wBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AQGLKYnAo8kqPvpjPiPXB6947FKZdPXkp90fLn4BX7sh5w&oe=6A756ABA&_nc_sid=8b3546",
"profileImageHd": "https://instagram.fadb3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.82787-19/551608484_18567162979020081_1135468084872726555_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s320x320_tt6&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6InByb2ZpbGVfcGljLmRqYW5nby4zOTkuYzIifQ&_nc_ht=instagram.fadb3-1.fna.fbcdn.net&_nc_cat=1&_nc_oc=Q6cZ2gFbXFmp_TeRpCCj6RR0tM15Q0oZBPR6ROg0ngZ8OMxwGUMoGki14pWoXpBkyDth51bqpCSkJFx6YosO0GZyPqK-&_nc_ohc=jOWQehR8N0kQ7kNvwHCN0UL&_nc_gid=k79WPpLD7fgQ0KoqHooi9A&edm=AOQ1c0wBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AQGLKYnAo8kqPvpjPiPXB6947FKZdPXkp90fLn4BX7sh5w&oe=6A756ABA&_nc_sid=8b3546",
"profileImageUrl": "https://instagram.fadb3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.82787-19/551608484_18567162979020081_1135468084872726555_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s150x150_tt6&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6InByb2ZpbGVfcGljLmRqYW5nby4zOTkuYzIifQ&_nc_ht=instagram.fadb3-1.fna.fbcdn.net&_nc_cat=1&_nc_oc=Q6cZ2gFbXFmp_TeRpCCj6RR0tM15Q0oZBPR6ROg0ngZ8OMxwGUMoGki14pWoXpBkyDth51bqpCSkJFx6YosO0GZyPqK-&_nc_ohc=jOWQehR8N0kQ7kNvwHCN0UL&_nc_gid=k79WPpLD7fgQ0KoqHooi9A&edm=AOQ1c0wBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AQFUavH_AkjH7xOjK_XCMgEdFI82tO3J-qTmLtfVLMz1GA&oe=6A756ABA&_nc_sid=8b3546",
"externalUrl": "http://empli.fi/nike",
"fbid": "17841400602400210",
"pronouns": [],
"bioLinks": [
{
"title": null,
"url": "http://empli.fi/nike",
"linkType": "external"
}
],
"showAccountTransparencyDetails": true,
"isEmbedsDisabled": false,
"isRegulatedC18": false,
"businessAddress": {
"cityName": "Beaverton, Oregon",
"cityId": "108410602520455",
"streetAddress": "One Bowerman Dr",
"latitude": 45.5076448,
"longitude": -122.8269159,
"zipCode": "97005"
},
"businessContactMethod": "CALL",
"fetchedAt": "2026-08-02T20:06:56.628Z"
}
}Billing metadata is returned in response headers: X-Captapi-Credits (credits charged), X-Captapi-Cache (hit or miss), and X-Captapi-Source. Failed requests (4xx/5xx) are never charged. See the full list of error codes in the error reference.
Response structure
A successful call returns success, cached, creditsUsed, and a data object with the following fields:
Top-level fields
platformPlatform identifier for this response (matches the endpoint's platform).urlCanonical URL of the item.idStable platform ID for the item.pkInstagram user primary key (same as id).usernameAccount username / handle.displayNameDisplay name of the account. Canonical across profile endpoints (prefer over name).bioProfile bio. Canonical across profile endpoints (prefer over description on YouTube).followersFollower count.followingNumber of accounts followed.postCountTotal posts/statuses/videos for the account. Canonical across profile endpoints (prefer over posts / videoCount / tweetCount).highlightReelCountNumber of Story Highlight albums on the profile.hasClipsWhether the account has Reels/clips.isPrivateWhether the account is private.verifiedWhether the account is verified on this platform.isBusinessAccountWhether the account is a business account.isProfessionalAccountWhether the account is a professional (creator/business) account.categoryNamePublic category label (e.g. SPORTSWEAR_STORE).shouldShowCategoryWhether Instagram shows the account's category publicly.profileImageProfile image URL. Deprecated alias of avatar on Instagram/Twitter/Threads/TikTok profile endpoints (one release).profileImageHdHD profile picture URL.profileImageUrlStandard-resolution profile picture URL.externalUrlWebsite / link-in-bio URL when present.fbidLinked Facebook/Meta ID for the account.pronounsPronouns listed on the profile.showAccountTransparencyDetailsWhether Instagram shows account transparency details.isEmbedsDisabledWhether embedding this account's content is disabled.isRegulatedC18Whether the account is age-restricted (18+).businessContactMethodBusiness contact method. Example: "CALL".fetchedAtWhen this snapshot was fetched (ISO 8601 UTC).
Biography with entities
The biographyWithEntities object contains:
rawTextRaw text. Example: "Just Do It.".entitiesEntities (array).
Bio links
Each item in bioLinks contains:
titleTitle of the item.urlCanonical URL of the item.linkTypeLink type. Example: "external".
Business address
The businessAddress object contains:
cityNameCity name. Example: "Beaverton, Oregon".cityIdCity id. Example: "108410602520455".streetAddressStreet address. Example: "One Bowerman Dr".latitudeLatitude. Example: 45.5076448.longitudeLongitude. Example: -122.8269159.zipCodeZip code. Example: "97005".
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| userId | string | Yes | Instagram numeric user ID (e.g. 13460080). A profile URL, @handle, or username is also accepted and resolved automatically. |
| cache | boolean | No | Set true to serve from the response cache (default TTL). Default false — always fetch fresh. Prefer cacheMaxAge when you need 1d–30d freshness control. Envelope includes cached + cachedAt on hits. |
| cacheMaxAge | string | No | Max age of a cached response: 1d, 3d, 7d, 14d, or 30d. When set, enables caching with that TTL (SC cache_max_age). Envelope: cached + cachedAt. |
Authentication: send your key as Authorization: Bearer capt_live_.... A typical call costs 1 credit. Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit; default is always fresh.
instagram_basic_profile via @captapi/mcp. Set it up →How it works
- 1. Sign up — get 100 free credits, no card required.
- 2. Create a key from your dashboard.
- 3. Send one request to
/v1/instagram/basic-profileand parse the JSON response.
Use cases
Profile Enrichment
Add live stats, bio, and account flags to a contact you already have.
Creator Verification
Confirm a known handle, audience size, and business/verified status before outreach.
Competitive Analysis
Track follower growth and posting cadence for accounts you already follow.
Partnership Qualification
Vet known partnership and sponsorship targets with fresh profile data.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Instagram Basic Profile API do?+
The Instagram Basic Profile API lets you fetch profile or page details and audience stats from a public Instagram profile or page using one GET request to /v1/instagram/basic-profile. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or infrastructure setup required.
How many credits does the Instagram Basic Profile API cost?+
Each successful call costs 1 credit. Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh. Hits include cached + cachedAt. Selected profile endpoints also accept cacheMaxAge=1d|3d|7d|14d|30d. Failed or empty results are never charged.
Do I need a Instagram API key or OAuth?+
No. A single Captapi key works across every platform Captapi supports — YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, Reddit, Threads, Bluesky, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Rumble, Spotify, Kwai, and more. We handle proxies, rate limits, retries, and authentication for you.
Is the Instagram Basic Profile API suitable for production use?+
Yes. It is a stable REST endpoint with predictable JSON and automatic retries. Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh. Hits include cached + cachedAt. Selected profile endpoints also accept cacheMaxAge=1d|3d|7d|14d|30d. Use it for analytics, monitoring, and content automation.
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