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How to get Instagram trending reels

TL;DR

To get Instagram trending reels, sign up for a free Captapi key, then send one GET request to /v1/instagram/trending-reels with your input. You get clean JSON back in seconds for 28 credits per call — no OAuth, scraping or platform SDKs. Bulk-list Instagram content with full metadata for each item.

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How to get Instagram trending reels (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.
2
Call the Instagram Trending Reels API
Send an authenticated GET request to /v1/instagram/trending-reels with your input. No OAuth, no scraping setup.
3
Read the JSON response
Parse the clean JSON response. Results are cached for 24 hours, so repeat calls are free.

Code example

curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/instagram/trending-reels?country=US" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."

What the response looks like

{
  "success": true,
  "cached": false,
  "creditsUsed": 28,
  "data": {
    "total": 2,
    "items": [
      {
        "title": "Latest upload",
        "url": "https://example.com/a",
        "views": 90120,
        "publishedAt": "2025-01-12"
      },
      {
        "title": "Previous upload",
        "url": "https://example.com/b",
        "views": 75230,
        "publishedAt": "2025-01-04"
      }
    ]
  }
}

Request parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
country	string	No	Country name for Explore localization. Default United States.
limit	integer	No	Max items to return (default 20, max 200). Billed per result.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Instagram Trending Reels API do?

The Instagram Trending Reels API lets you list items in bulk with metadata from a public Instagram video using one GET request to /v1/instagram/trending-reels. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or scraping setup required.

How many credits does the Instagram Trending Reels API cost?

Each successful call costs 28 credits. Responses are cached for 24 hours, and cached results cost 0 credits. 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, and Rumble. We handle proxies, rate limits, retries, and authentication for you.

Is the Instagram Trending Reels API suitable for production use?

Yes. It is a stable REST endpoint with predictable JSON, automatic retries, and a shared 24-hour cache. Use it for RAG pipelines, analytics, monitoring, and content automation.

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