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Instagram Reels Search

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https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v2/search-reels

Search Instagram Reels by keyword: reel IDs, captions, creators, play, like and comment counts, with pagination.

Price
$0.003USD / call
Method
POST
Response
JSON
Parameters
1 required · 1 optional
100 free calls / dayFirst 100 calls per day free (shared per organization) · Resets at 00:00 UTC. Pay per call after that.

Playground

Input
Search keyword
Pagination token from previous response
OutputExample
Responseoutputs · 184.0 KB · 3,118 lines
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Examples

Select an example to load its inputs and result into the playground.

API README

Instagram Reels Search API

Search Instagram Reels for a keyword and get matching reels with engagement counts.

Use cases

  • Find trending reels on a topic.
  • Discover creators for campaigns.
  • Monitor brand mentions in short video.

Request

curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v2/search-reels" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"keyword": "openai"}'

Parameters

NameTypeRequiredDescription
keywordstringYesSearch keyword
pagination_tokenstringNoPagination token from previous response

Example response

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

{
  "data": {
    "pagination_token": "<token>",
    "items": [
      {
        "id": "3823389733213195521",
        "code": "DUPaLSGDE0B",
        "taken_at": 1770003608,
        "like_count": 20427,
        "comment_count": 217,
        "ig_play_count": 661740,
        "caption": {
          "text": "Sam Altman is pointing out a quiet shift in what actually c…"
        },
        "user": {
          "username": "<user>"
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}

Notes

  • Paginate with pagination_token.

Pricing

Flat price per call. Failed calls, including lookups whose target does not exist, are not charged.

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Questions

FAQ

How do I use the Instagram Reels Search API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v2/search-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 Reels Search 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 Reels Search API accept?

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

What does the Instagram Reels Search 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 Reels Search 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.