GET /v2/user/by/usernameProfile by username
Return the public user object for a username.
Instagram API
Cheapest Instagram Profile API
The cheapest Instagram Profile API for public account lookups. Pass a username or user id and receive biography, counts, profile picture metadata and other public fields — without paying premium scraper prices.
Try on RapidAPIMost integrations start with /v2/user/by/username, store the numeric user id, then call faster id-based routes for medias, followers and stories. That two-step pattern keeps your Instagram profile API usage efficient at scale.
Use cases include influencer qualification, sales enrichment, brand safety checks and “similar accounts” discovery when combined with related-profile endpoints.
Highlights
- Cheapest Instagram API pricing — free BASIC · PRO from $9.99/mo
- Lookup by username or user id
- Public bio, counts and profile metadata
- Works as the hub for medias / followers / stories calls
- Optional safe_int for large integer safety in JSON clients
Use cases
- Qualify creators before outreach
- Enrich CRM records with public Instagram stats
- Detect private vs public / missing accounts early in a pipeline
Featured endpoints
GET /v2/user/by/idProfile by user id
Fetch the same profile fields using a numeric id.
FAQ
Username or id — which should I use?
Use username for the first resolve, then reuse the returned id for subsequent Instagram Profile API and media calls.
Can I fetch private accounts?
Only public profile data is available. Private accounts may return limited or unavailable payloads.