# Instagram Hashtag Posts (V3) API

> Retrieves public posts associated with a specified hashtag. Supports pagination cursors to browse through historical content feeds.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/instagram/v3/hashtag-posts
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/instagram/v3/hashtag-posts/docs

## Facts

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

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `tag` | string | yes |  |
| `max_id` | string | no |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the Instagram Hashtag Posts (V3) API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v3/hashtag-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 Hashtag Posts (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 Hashtag Posts (V3) API accept?

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

### What does the Instagram Hashtag Posts (V3) API return?

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

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

No. Instagram Hashtag Posts (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 Hashtag Posts (V3) API

Use this endpoint to retrieve Instagram posts tagged with a specific keyword by supplying `tag`. Pass `max_id` to page through subsequent sets of results.

#### Use cases

- Monitor user-generated content for branded hashtag campaigns.
- Track trending discussions and popular media around specific keywords.
- Collect feeds of public posts tagged with target topic labels.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v3/hashtag-posts" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"tag": "<tag>"}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `tag` | string | Yes | Hashtag keyword (without #) |
| `max_id` | string | No | Pagination cursor from previous response, omit for first request |

#### Notes

- Provide the `tag` parameter without the '#' symbol.
- Pass `max_id` from a previous response cursor for pagination, or omit it on the initial request.

#### 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.