Instagram User Reels (V1)
https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v1/user-reelsReturns a paginated list of Instagram Reels associated with a specific user account. Supports custom page sizes and cursor-based navigation.
- Price
- $0.0015USD / callFirst 100 calls per day free (shared per organization)
- Method
- POST
- Response
- JSON
- Parameters
- 1 required · 2 optional
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Specifications
Pricing
- Base price
- $0.0015 / run
- Daily free calls
- First 100 calls per day free (shared per organization)
Request & response
- Method
- POST
- Request body
- application/json
- Response
- application/json
- Execution
- sync
Parameters
- user_id
- string · required
- count
- integer · optional
- max_id
- string · optional
Access
- Provider
- API
- Platform API
- Base URL
- https://api.sandbase.ai
- Endpoint
- /v1/api/instagram/v1/user-reels
- Authentication
- Bearer API key
API README
Instagram User Reels (V1) API
Access Reels media items for an Instagram profile using user_id. Manage pagination across results with max_id and count.
Use cases
- Review Reels content from a target creator profile.
- Track engagement indicators such as comment counts across an account's Reels.
- Index video media associated with a specific Instagram user.
Request
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v1/user-reels" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"user_id": "25025320"}'
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
user_id | string | Yes | Instagram user ID |
count | integer | No | Count per page, default 12 |
max_id | string | No | Pagination cursor, omit for first request |
Example response
Real response for the request above, trimmed to the main fields. User names and long IDs are masked.
{
"items": [
{
"media": {
"caption_is_edited": false,
"coauthor_producer_can_see_organic_insights": false,
"comment_count": 18380,
"device_timestamp": 1790870048722622,
"disable_caption_and_comment": false,
"filter_type": 0
}
}
]
}
Notes
- Use
max_idas the pagination cursor after the initial request. - The
countparameter defaults to 12 items per page.
Related APIs
- Instagram Cities by Country: Returns a list of Instagram cities and regions for a specified country code.
- Instagram Hashtag Posts (V1): Returns public Instagram posts associated with a specific hashtag.
- Instagram Location Details (V1): Returns detailed metadata and profile information for a specified Instagram location using its unique identifier.
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Send your first request
Platform API endpoint with unified authentication and usage tracking.
# The quoted heredoc keeps Unicode and shell metacharacters unchanged.
result=$(curl --fail-with-body --silent \
-X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v1/user-reels" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
--data-binary @- <<'SANDBASE_JSON'
{
"count": 12,
"user_id": "25025320"
}
SANDBASE_JSON
)
printf '%s\n' "$result"Explore more
Related APIs
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Questions
FAQ
How do I use the Instagram User Reels (V1) API?
Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v1/user-reels with your SandBase API key in the Authorization header (Bearer) and the parameters as a JSON body. You can also try it in the Playground on this page without writing code.
How much does the Instagram User Reels (V1) API cost?
$0.0015 per call. Every organization gets 100 free calls per UTC day, shared across eligible SandBase APIs including this one; after that each call is billed at this price from your SandBase balance. There is no subscription.
What parameters does the Instagram User Reels (V1) API accept?
Required: user_id (string). Optional: count (integer) and max_id (string). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.
What does the Instagram User Reels (V1) API return?
A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous). The README on this page includes a sample response.
Do I need a Instagram developer account or API key?
No. Instagram User Reels (V1) runs through SandBase, so one SandBase API key covers this endpoint and every other API and model in the catalog. You do not need to apply for Instagram API access separately.
