How to get Instagram channel details
GET request to /v1/instagram/channel-details with your input. You get clean JSON back in seconds for 1 credit per call — no OAuth, scraping or platform SDKs. Instagram profile stats — fixed key set (null fillers), fbid, bioLinks, isBusinessAccount, approx flags.How to get Instagram channel details (step by step)
- 1
Get a free API key
Create a free Captapi account (100 credits, no card) and generate an API key from the dashboard.
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Call the Instagram Channel Details API
Send an authenticated GET request to /v1/instagram/channel-details with your input. No OAuth, no scraping setup.
- 3
Read the JSON response
Parse the clean JSON response. Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit; default is always fresh.
Code example
curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/instagram/channel-details?url=https%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Fnatgeo" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."
# or: -H "x-api-key: capt_live_..."What the response looks like
{
"success": true,
"data": {
"platform": "instagram",
"url": "https://instagram.com/natgeo",
"username": "natgeo",
"displayName": "National Geographic",
"bio": "Step into wonder and find your inner explorer with National Geographic 🌎",
"followers": 268924266,
"following": 194,
"postCount": 32000,
"verified": true,
"profileImage": "https://scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-19/683576066_18653628823019133_9051036240972105113_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s150x150_tt6&_nc_cat=1&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=f7ccc5&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6InByb2ZpbGVfcGljLnd3dy40MDAuQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=T9at3Sd9hNMQ7kNvwHW6BNA&_nc_oc=AdqYT-U_nmEkwIsAAOAVybbiWymNfhdptkU4i18fyBief1CYmoYniQgdmQaUbF338is&_nc_zt=24&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com&_nc_gid=vK6lnBdGmpQYun0GLPQkMw&_nc_ss=7d689&oh=00_AQAdMXXEL-J8d2FGFzWtWgqSRdOkYJ2EUNLzCnb4SBTiMw&oe=6A7007EB",
"externalUrl": "http://visitstore.bio/natgeo"
}
}Billing metadata (credits charged, cache hit/miss) is returned in the X-Captapi-Credits and X-Captapi-Cache response headers.
Request parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | string | Yes | Instagram profile URL, @handle, or username, e.g. https://instagram.com/username/. The URL platform must match this endpoint's platform. Do not pass cross-platform URLs, e.g. YouTube to TikTok, Instagram to Facebook, LinkedIn to X/Twitter, or Pinterest to Rumble. |
| 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. |
| cacheMaxAge | string | No | Max age of a cached response: 1d, 3d, 7d, 14d, or 30d. When set, enables caching with that TTL. |
Frequently asked questions
What does the Instagram Channel Details API do?
The Instagram Channel Details 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/channel-details. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or infrastructure setup required.
How many credits does the Instagram Channel Details 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. 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 Channel Details 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. Selected profile endpoints also accept cacheMaxAge=1d|3d|7d|14d|30d. Use it for analytics, monitoring, and content automation.
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