Instagram General search API
Perform a general Instagram search by keyword. Supports paginated retrieval.
/v1/instagram/general_searchkeywordstringrequiredSearch keyword
pagination_tokenstringoptionalPagination token, taken from the previous response
Instagram API Use Cases
General search Data Collection
Retrieve general search data from Instagram at scale for analytics and research.
Competitive Intelligence
Monitor Instagram activity and benchmark against competitors using real-time data.
Automation & Integration
Integrate Instagram general search data into your product, dashboard, or data pipeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Instagram API official?
No, KeyAPI provides an unofficial Instagram API that lets you access Instagram data through our platform. We handle the complexities of data collection so you can focus on building your application.
How current is the data?
We provide real-time data from Instagram. When you make a request, we fetch the latest information available.
How do credits work?
Each API endpoint consumes credits. Most endpoints cost just 1 credit. All pricing is transparent in our API documentation with no hidden fees.
Can I use this for AI model training?
Yes. KeyAPI provides structured, AI-ready data ideal for training datasets, fine-tuning LLMs, and building AI pipelines. Our historical archives are particularly valuable for large-scale training workloads.
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