# Instagram Explore Section Posts API

> Returns posts listed under a specific Instagram explore section. Supports pagination controls and page size configuration by section ID.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/instagram/v1/section-posts
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/instagram/v1/section-posts/docs

## Facts

- Provider: Instagram
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v1/section-posts`
- Price: $0.0015 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/v1/section-posts` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `section_id` | string | yes |  |
| `count` | integer | no |  |
| `max_id` | string | no |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the Instagram Explore Section Posts API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v1/section-posts 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 Explore Section Posts API cost?

$0.0015 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 Explore Section Posts API accept?

Required: section_id (string). Optional: count (integer) and max_id (string). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the Instagram Explore Section Posts API return?

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

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

No. Instagram Explore Section Posts 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 Explore Section Posts API

Retrieve a feed of posts from a designated explore section using `section_id`. Paginate through results using `max_id` and adjust batch size with `count`.

#### Use cases

- Retrieve posts featured in specific Instagram explore categories.
- Track trending content feeds organized by explore sections.
- Collect post streams for topic-based social media monitoring.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v1/section-posts" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"section_id": "<section_id>"}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `section_id` | string | Yes | Section ID (from fetch_explore_sections API) |
| `count` | integer | No | Count per page, default 20 |
| `max_id` | string | No | Pagination cursor, omit for first request |

#### Notes

- Requires `section_id`, obtained from the explore sections endpoint.
- Use `max_id` as a pagination cursor, omitting it on the first request.
- `count` defines the number of posts per page and defaults to 20.

#### Related APIs

- [Instagram Cities by Country](/model/instagram/v1/cities): Returns a list of Instagram cities and regions for a specified country code.
- [Instagram Hashtag Posts (V1)](/model/instagram/v1/hashtag-posts): Returns public Instagram posts associated with a specific hashtag.
- [Instagram Location Details (V1)](/model/instagram/v1/location-info): Returns detailed metadata and profile information for a specified Instagram location using its unique identifier.