# Instagram Post Comments (V2) API

> Returns comments from an Instagram post, including comment text, user details, and like counts. Accepts a post shortcode or URL with options to sort by recent or popular comments and paginate results.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/instagram/v2/post-comments
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/instagram/v2/post-comments/docs

## Facts

- Provider: Instagram
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v2/post-comments`
- Price: $0.003 per call
- Free allowance: 100 calls per organization per UTC day, shared across eligible APIs
- Capabilities: api, instagram
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

`POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v2/post-comments` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `code_or_url` | string | yes |  |
| `pagination_token` | string | no |  |
| `sort_by` | string | no |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the Instagram Post Comments (V2) API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v2/post-comments 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 Post Comments (V2) API cost?

$0.003 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 Post Comments (V2) API accept?

Required: code_or_url (string). Optional: pagination_token (string) and sort_by (string). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the Instagram Post Comments (V2) 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 Post Comments (V2) 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.

## README

### Instagram Post Comments (V2) API

Retrieve comments for an Instagram post using `code_or_url`. Optional parameters include `sort_by` to reorder results and `pagination_token` for navigating through multiple pages.

#### Use cases

- Analyze audience sentiment and feedback on specific Instagram posts.
- Track popular or recent discussions under brand and influencer media.
- Extract user replies and interaction counts for social listening reports.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v2/post-comments" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"code_or_url": "DUajw4YkorV"}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `code_or_url` | string | Yes | Post shortcode or full URL |
| `sort_by` | string | No | Sort by "recent" or "popular", default recent |
| `pagination_token` | string | No | Pagination token from previous response |

#### Example response

Real response for the request above, trimmed to the main fields. User names and long IDs are masked.

```json
{
  "data": {
    "items": [
      {
        "child_comment_count": 0,
        "comment_like_count": 2,
        "content_type": "comment",
        "id": "17970092114852855",
        "meta_ai_comment_type": "NONE",
        "private_reply_status": 0,
        "text": "luvvvvvvv🖤🖤🖤",
        "type": 0,
        "user_id": "<user>",
        "user": {
          "full_name": "Lingga S. P.",
          "id": "3558721631",
          "profile_pic_id": "3955241250307294885",
          "profile_pic_url": "https://scontent-lax7-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-19/762008208_18466154488113…",
          "username": "<user>"
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}
```

#### Notes

- `sort_by` accepts "recent" or "popular", defaulting to "recent".
- `code_or_url` accepts either an Instagram post shortcode or a full URL.
- Pass `pagination_token` from a previous response to page through additional comments.

#### Related APIs

- [Instagram Comment Replies (V2)](/model/instagram/v2/comment-replies): Retrieves a paginated list of replies to an Instagram comment using the post URL or shortcode and the target comment ID.
- [Instagram General Search (V2)](/model/instagram/v2/general-search): Returns Instagram search results matching a specified keyword, including media items, user profiles, and engagement statistics.
- [Instagram Hashtag Posts (V2)](/model/instagram/v2/hashtag-posts): Returns posts associated with a specific hashtag.