# Instagram Location Posts (V3) API

> Returns Instagram posts associated with a specific location. Supports sorting by ranked or recent media alongside pagination controls.

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

## Facts

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

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `location_id` | string | yes |  |
| `after` | string | no |  |
| `first` | integer | no |  |
| `page_size_override` | integer | no |  |
| `tab` | string | no | ranked, recent |

## FAQ

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

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

Required: location_id (string). Optional: after (string), first (integer), page_size_override (integer) and tab (one of ranked, recent). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the Instagram Location 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 Location 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 Location Posts (V3) API

Retrieve posts tagged with a specific place by passing a numeric `location_id`. Sort results by top or latest media using `tab`.

#### Use cases

- Track recent user activity and photos tagged at a venue
- Monitor top-performing posts tied to a geographical location
- Analyze location-based social content for places of interest

#### Request

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

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `location_id` | string | Yes | Location ID (numeric) |
| `tab` | string | No | Post sort order |
| `after` | string | No | Pagination cursor from previous response `page_info.end_cursor` |
| `first` | integer | No | Posts per page (default 12, max 50) |
| `page_size_override` | integer | No | Posts per page (default 12) |

#### Notes

- Obtain `location_id` via place search endpoints or existing post details.
- Use `tab` to sort by `ranked` (top) or `recent` (latest) posts.
- Paginate using the cursor from `page_info.end_cursor` passed into `after`.

#### 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.