Instagram API for Developers
What is HikerAPI?
HikerAPI is a dedicated Instagram REST API that gives developers programmatic access to public Instagram data. With 147+ endpoints, you can retrieve user profiles, posts, stories, reels, comments, followers, hashtags, locations, and more.
Unlike the official Instagram Graph API, which only allows access to your own Business or Creator account, HikerAPI works with any public Instagram account — no Instagram authentication or app review required.
Key Features
- **147+ endpoints** covering all Instagram data types
- **Sub-second response times** — synchronous JSON responses, no polling
- **No rate limits** — scale as fast as you need
- **Pay-per-request** — $0.0006 per request, no monthly fees
- **Three API versions** — REST v1 (validated), v2 (raw), and GraphQL
- **100 free requests** on signup, no credit card required
API Categories
| Category | Endpoints | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| User profiles | 25 | Profile info, followers, following, media feed, stories, highlights |
| Media | 16 | Posts, reels, comments, likers, download URLs |
| GraphQL | 20 | Alternative interface, 50 records/request, verified users |
| Hashtags | 8 | Search, top/recent posts, metadata |
| Locations | 7 | Search, posts by location, metadata |
| Stories | 5 | User stories, highlights, media |
| Search | 3 | Users, places, hashtags |
Quick Start
import requests
API_KEY = "your_access_key"
BASE = "https://api.hikerapi.com"
# Get user profile
user = requests.get(
f"{BASE}/v1/user/by/username",
params={"username": "instagram"},
headers={"x-access-key": API_KEY},
).json()
print(f"Followers: {user['follower_count']:,}")
print(f"Posts: {user['media_count']:,}")
Pricing
Pay-as-you-go from $0.0006 per request. No monthly subscriptions, no hidden fees, funds never expire.
| Requests | Cost |
|---|---|
| 10,000 | $6 |
| 100,000 | $60 |
| 1,000,000 | $600 |
Volume discounts available for 1M+ requests — contact support.
FAQ
What data can I access?
Any public Instagram data: profiles, posts, reels, stories, highlights, comments, followers, following, hashtags, locations, and search results.
Do I need an Instagram account?
No. HikerAPI handles all Instagram communication. You just send HTTP requests with your API key.
Is there a rate limit?
No hard rate limits. You can send requests as fast as your plan allows.
What's the difference between API versions?
- v1: Validated and structured data — easiest to integrate
- v2: Raw data as returned by Instagram
- gql: GraphQL-based, 50 records per request, works with verified accounts
Getting Started
- Register for a free account
- Get your API key from the Tokens page
- Start making requests — full API documentation