# Instagram Post Comments (V3) API

> Returns a list of comments for an Instagram post specified by its shortcode. Supports pagination and ordering by popular or newest comments.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/instagram/v3/post-comments
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/instagram/v3/post-comments/docs

## Facts

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

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `code` | string | yes |  |
| `min_id` | string | no |  |
| `sort_order` | string | no | popular, newest |

## FAQ

### How do I use the Instagram Post Comments (V3) API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v3/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 (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 Post Comments (V3) API accept?

Required: code (string). Optional: min_id (string) and sort_order (one of popular, newest). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the Instagram Post Comments (V3) 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 (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 Post Comments (V3) API

Retrieve comments on an Instagram post by providing the post shortcode in `code`. You can optionally paginate results using `min_id` and set comment ordering with `sort_order`.

#### Use cases

- Analyze user feedback and sentiment on public Instagram posts.
- Monitor engagement and track replies across high-performing media.
- Collect popular or recent viewer discussions for community reporting.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v3/post-comments" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"code": "DUajw4YkorV"}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `code` | string | Yes | Post shortcode (e.g., DUajw4YkorV, required) |
| `min_id` | string | No | Pagination cursor, omit for first request, get from previous response `data.next_min_id` |
| `sort_order` | string | No | Sort order |

#### Example response

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

```json
{
  "comments": [
    {
      "child_comment_count": 0,
      "comment_like_count": 1,
      "content_type": "comment",
      "media_id": "3826528124109228757",
      "meta_ai_comment_type": "NONE",
      "private_reply_status": 0,
      "status": "Active",
      "text": "So incredibly beautiful ❤️",
      "type": 0,
      "user_id": "<user>",
      "user": {
        "full_name": "jim blaze",
        "id": "78149267796",
        "pk_id": "78149267796",
        "profile_pic_id": "3764395301835210036_78149267796",
        "profile_pic_url": "https://instagram.flas1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.82787-19/581679422_178461291216037…",
        "username": "<user>"
      }
    }
  ]
}
```

#### Notes

- Use `min_id` from the previous response `data.next_min_id` to paginate through comments.
- Set `sort_order` to either `popular` or `newest`.

#### 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 Comment Replies (V3)](/model/instagram/v3/comment-replies): Returns child comment replies for a specific Instagram comment using the post media ID and parent comment ID.
- [Instagram Explore Feed](/model/instagram/v3/explore): Returns curated sectional items from the Instagram explore feed, including layout formats and feed types.