Instagram

API

Official API for Instagram Login, Sharing, and Social Integration

Overview

The Instagram API enables developers to integrate core features like user authentication (Login with Instagram), content sharing to feeds/stories, social plugins for embedding posts, and media access (with user consent). It follows RESTful principles, returning JSON responses. Use cases include adding social login to apps, enabling direct content sharing from third-party platforms, embedding Instagram widgets on websites, and analyzing business account engagement. OAuth 2.0 authentication is required for most endpoints, adhering to Meta’s privacy policies to protect user data.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://www.instagram.com/developer/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful Architecture
JSON Response Format
OAuth 2.0 Authentication
Login Integration
Content Sharing (Posts/Stories)
Social Plugins (Embeds)
Media Data Access (User Consent)

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is the Instagram API free to use?

Basic features like login and simple embeds are free, but advanced capabilities (e.g., business analytics) may require paid plans under Meta’s tiers.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes—register an app on Meta for Developers to get client ID/secret, and use OAuth 2.0 for user authentication.

? What is the response format?

The API primarily returns JSON, which is widely supported and easy to integrate into most applications.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Social

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Official Instagram Integration
⊕ Comprehensive Social Tools
⊕ Meta-backed Reliability
⊕ Supports Consumer & Business Use Cases

Cons

⊖ Strict Rate Limits
⊖ Frequent Policy Updates
⊖ App Review for Advanced Features
⊖ Limited Data Access (Privacy Compliance)