# Instagram Hashtag Search (V3) API

> Searches Instagram hashtags by keyword and returns matching hashtag names, IDs, and media counts. Supports pagination via rank tokens.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/instagram/v3/search-hashtags
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/instagram/v3/search-hashtags/docs

## Facts

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

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `query` | string | yes |  |
| `rank_token` | string | no |  |

## FAQ

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

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v3/search-hashtags 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 Search (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 Search (V3) API accept?

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

### What does the Instagram Hashtag Search (V3) 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 Hashtag Search (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 Search (V3) API

Search Instagram hashtags matching a keyword using `query`. Returns hashtag metadata including media counts, with support for pagination via `rank_token`.

#### Use cases

- Look up hashtag popularity and media counts.
- Discover relevant hashtags based on search terms.
- Collect hashtag IDs for social media monitoring workflows.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v3/search-hashtags" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"query": "openai"}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `query` | string | Yes | Search keyword |
| `rank_token` | string | No | Rank token from previous search response for pagination |

#### Example response

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

```json
{
  "hashtags": [
    {
      "id": "17841553213093056",
      "media_count": 2319697,
      "name": "openai"
    }
  ]
}
```

#### Notes

- Use `rank_token` from a previous response to paginate through additional results.

#### 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.