# Instagram Comment Replies (V3) API

> Returns child comment replies for a specific Instagram comment using the post media ID and parent comment ID. Supports pagination via cursor tokens.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/instagram/v3/comment-replies
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/instagram/v3/comment-replies/docs

## Facts

- Provider: Instagram
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v3/comment-replies`
- Price: $0.01 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/v3/comment-replies` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `comment_id` | string | yes |  |
| `media_id` | string | yes |  |
| `min_id` | string | no |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the Instagram Comment Replies (V3) API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v3/comment-replies 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 Comment Replies (V3) API cost?

$0.01 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 Comment Replies (V3) API accept?

Required: comment_id (string) and media_id (string). Optional: min_id (string). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the Instagram Comment Replies (V3) API return?

A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous).

### Do I need a Instagram developer account or API key?

No. Instagram Comment Replies (V3) 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 Comment Replies (V3) API

Retrieve threaded comment replies for an Instagram post by supplying `media_id` and `comment_id`. Additional pages can be fetched using `min_id`.

#### Use cases

- Track conversational replies under popular post comments.
- Audit user engagement and discussions across comment threads.
- Analyze community sentiment within nested comment threads.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v3/comment-replies" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"comment_id": "<comment_id>", "media_id": "<media_id>"}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `media_id` | string | Yes | Post media ID (numeric ID, required), can be obtained via `/shortcode_to_media_id` endpoint |
| `comment_id` | string | Yes | Parent comment ID (required, get `pk` field from get_post_comments response) |
| `min_id` | string | No | Pagination cursor, omit for first request, get from previous response `data.next_min_child_cursor` |

#### Notes

- Obtain `media_id` via the `/shortcode_to_media_id` endpoint.
- Obtain `comment_id` from the `pk` field of post comment results.
- Use `min_id` with `data.next_min_child_cursor` from the previous response for pagination.

#### Related APIs

- [Instagram Comment Bulk Translation](/model/instagram/v3/bulk-translate-comments): Returns bulk translations for multiple Instagram comments using a list of comment identifiers.
- [Instagram Explore Feed](/model/instagram/v3/explore): Returns curated sectional items from the Instagram explore feed, including layout formats and feed types.
- [Instagram Shortcode Extractor](/model/instagram/v3/extract-shortcode): Extracts and returns the unique shortcode identifier from an Instagram post, reel, or TV URL.