# Instagram User Reels (V3) API

> Returns a list of Reels for a specific Instagram user. Supports cursor-based forward and backward pagination alongside page size limits.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/instagram/v3/user-reels
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/instagram/v3/user-reels/docs

## Facts

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

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `username` | string | yes |  |
| `after` | string | no |  |
| `before` | string | no |  |
| `first` | integer | no |  |
| `last` | integer | no |  |
| `page_size` | integer | no |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the Instagram User Reels (V3) API?

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

Required: username (string). Optional: after (string), before (string), first (integer), last (integer) and page_size (integer). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the Instagram User Reels (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 User Reels (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 User Reels (V3) API

Retrieves Reels associated with an account using `username`. Includes pagination controls via cursors such as `after` and `before`.

#### Use cases

- Analyze engagement metrics like likes and comment counts on an account's Reels.
- Collect recent Reel media clips and captions for creator profiles.
- Browse through a creator's historical Reel catalog.

#### Request

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

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `username` | string | Yes | Instagram username (required) |
| `last` | integer | No | Reels per page for backward pagination, use with `before` |
| `after` | string | No | Forward pagination cursor, from previous response `data.page_info.end_cursor` |
| `first` | integer | No | Reels per page for forward pagination (default 12, max 50) |
| `before` | string | No | Backward pagination cursor, from previous response `data.page_info.start_cursor` |
| `page_size` | integer | No | Videos per page (default 12) |

#### Example response

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

```json
{
  "data": {
    "xdt_api__v1__clips__user__connection_v2": {
      "edges": [
        {
          "node": {
            "caption_text": "DIY fish squishy 🐟⁣ ⁣ @yano4kaa.a made this squishy using stuff she already had at home l…",
            "comment_count": 18380,
            "id": "3998430248382584993_25025320",
            "like_count": 642825,
            "media_type": 2,
            "thumbnail_url": "https://scontent-hou1-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/830594125_18798964129001…"
          }
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

#### Notes

- Set `first` up to a maximum of 50 to control forward pagination page size.
- Pass `after` using `end_cursor` or `before` using `start_cursor` from previous response page info.

#### 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.