GET /v2/user/by/usernameUser by username
Resolve a public Instagram profile from a username.
Instagram API
Cheapest Instagram API for Public Data
Looking for the cheapest Instagram API that still returns reliable public data? Our Instagram Public Data API gives you REST endpoints for profiles, posts, reels, comments, stories, hashtags, locations and search — with industry-low RapidAPI pricing and a free BASIC tier.
Try on RapidAPIUnlike the official Instagram Graph API (best for accounts you own or manage), this Instagram API is built for public-data workflows: influencer research, competitor monitoring, content aggregation and analytics dashboards.
Start with username lookup, then use user ids for faster follow-up calls to medias, followers, stories and clips. All responses are structured JSON so you can plug them into Python, Node.js or no-code tools.
Highlights
- Cheapest Instagram API pricing — free BASIC · PRO from $9.99/mo
- Public profiles, media and engagement data
- Simple REST + RapidAPI key auth
- Featured endpoints for the most common Instagram API use cases
- Free BASIC tier to test before scaling
Use cases
- Build an influencer discovery or CRM enrichment tool
- Monitor public brand mentions and hashtag activity
- Power internal dashboards with Instagram metrics
Featured endpoints
GET /gql/user/mediasUser medias
List posts for a user id with cursor pagination.
GET /v2/fbsearch/topsearchTop search
Keyword search across top Instagram results.
FAQ
Is this the official Instagram Graph API?
No. Graph API focuses on assets you manage. This Instagram API targets public data for developers and analytics products.
How do I get an API key?
Subscribe on RapidAPI, copy your key, and send it as x-rapidapi-key with x-rapidapi-host on every request.