# Instagram Hashtag Search (V2) API

> Search for Instagram hashtags matching a given keyword query. Returns an array of matching hashtag objects containing each hashtag identifier, name, and total media count.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/instagram/v2/search-hashtags
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/instagram/v2/search-hashtags/docs

## Facts

- Provider: Instagram
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v2/search-hashtags`
- 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/search-hashtags` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `keyword` | string | yes |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the Instagram Hashtag Search (V2) API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v2/search-hashtags 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 Hashtag Search (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 Hashtag Search (V2) API accept?

Required: keyword (string). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the Instagram Hashtag Search (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 Hashtag Search (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 Hashtag Search (V2) API

Query Instagram hashtags by passing a search term into `keyword`. The endpoint returns matching tags along with their unique IDs and media counts.

#### Use cases

- Discover trending or popular Instagram hashtags related to a specific topic.
- Retrieve hashtag IDs and media counts for market research.
- Provide hashtag autocompletion within social analytics tools.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v2/search-hashtags" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"keyword": "cat"}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `keyword` | string | Yes | Search keyword |

#### Example response

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

```json
{
  "data": {
    "items": [
      {
        "id": "17841562906103814",
        "media_count": 314343003,
        "name": "cat"
      }
    ]
  }
}
```

#### Notes

- The `keyword` parameter is required to perform the search.

#### 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.