# Instagram Comment Replies (V2) API

> Retrieves a paginated list of replies to an Instagram comment using the post URL or shortcode and the target comment ID.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/instagram/v2/comment-replies
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/instagram/v2/comment-replies/docs

## Facts

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

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `code_or_url` | string | yes |  |
| `comment_id` | string | yes |  |
| `pagination_token` | string | no |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the Instagram Comment Replies (V2) API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v2/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 (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 Comment Replies (V2) API accept?

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

### What does the Instagram Comment Replies (V2) 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 (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 Comment Replies (V2) API

Retrieve threaded replies for a specific Instagram comment by providing `code_or_url` and `comment_id`. Use `pagination_token` to navigate through subsequent reply batches.

#### Use cases

- Display conversation threads under specific Instagram comments.
- Track user responses and interactions on selected comments.
- Extract threaded replies for community moderation analysis.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v2/comment-replies" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"code_or_url": "DRhvwVLAHAG", "comment_id": "18067775592012345"}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `comment_id` | string | Yes | Comment ID |
| `code_or_url` | string | Yes | Post shortcode or full URL |
| `pagination_token` | string | No | Pagination token from previous response |

#### Notes

- Retrieve `comment_id` from the post comments endpoint first.
- Pass `pagination_token` from a previous response to paginate through replies.
- `code_or_url` accepts either an Instagram post shortcode or a full post URL.

#### Related APIs

- [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.
- [Instagram Highlight Stories](/model/instagram/v2/highlight-stories): Returns all stories contained within a specific Instagram highlight using its unique identifier.