Overview
The Instagram Graph API allows you to access Instagram account data, media, comments, and insights for business and creator accounts. It uses OAuth 2.0 and requires users to grant permission through Facebook Login before you can access their Instagram data. Note that the legacy Instagram API is deprecated — use the Graph API via Facebook for Developers.
Beginner Tip
You must connect an Instagram Business or Creator account to a Facebook Page to use the Graph API — personal accounts are not supported. Start in sandbox mode with your own account to test without going through app review.
Available Data
Example Response
{
"status": "success",
"data": {
"result": "Data from Instagram",
"description": "Instagram Login, Share on Instagram, Social Plugins and more",
"timestamp": "2025-01-15T10:00:00Z"
}
} Field Reference
id Unique identifier for the media object caption The caption text written for the post media_type Type of media: IMAGE, VIDEO, or CAROUSEL_ALBUM permalink Permanent URL to the post on Instagram timestamp ISO 8601 date and time when the media was posted like_count Number of likes on the media; requires instagram_manage_insights permission Implementation Example
const url = "https://www.instagram.com/developer/";
// Replace headers or query params with the values required by this API.
const response = await fetch(url, {
headers: {
"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
}
});
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data); What Can You Build?
Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.
Common Errors & Troubleshooting
Matrix Score Breakdown
Partially tested on Apr 5, 2026
Technical Specifications
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