{"id":20487,"date":"2022-07-18T05:58:31","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T05:58:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=20487"},"modified":"2022-07-18T05:58:31","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T05:58:31","slug":"is-the-instagram-api-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-the-instagram-api-free","title":{"rendered":"Is the Instagram API Free?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a12f8a67cc9d\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a12f8a67cc9d\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a12f8a67cc9d\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-the-instagram-api-free\/#Is_the_Instagram_API_Free\" title=\"Is the Instagram API Free?\">Is the Instagram API Free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-the-instagram-api-free\/#Hashtagy\" title=\"Hashtagy\">Hashtagy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-the-instagram-api-free\/#Instagram_Graph_API\" title=\"Instagram Graph API\">Instagram Graph API<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-the-instagram-api-free\/#Instagram_Basic_Display_API\" title=\"Instagram Basic Display API\">Instagram Basic Display API<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-the-instagram-api-free\/#Instagram_Utils_API\" title=\"Instagram Utils API\">Instagram Utils API<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Instagram_API_Free\"><\/span>Is the Instagram API Free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"right\" alt=\"Is the Instagram API free\" style=\"margin:0px 10px; width:auto; max-width:37% max-height:319px; height:auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/uphHtrK.png\">  <\/p>\n<p>There are three kinds of Instagram API: Basic Display, Graph, and Utils. Each of these APIs provides different data. You will need a refresh token to get new data from the Instagram server. This refresh token is valid for 60 days. The Basic Display API provides basic user data such as profile information and media. You will also need a refresh token to access the API&#8217;s media data. The Basic Display API can be downloaded for free from the Instagram website.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hashtagy\"><\/span>Hashtagy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to creating engaging hashtags for your posts, you might wonder which app is better. Hashtagy &#8211; Generate Hashtags API provides a comprehensive list of related hashtags. However, this API does not allow you to extract the media from an Instagram ID. You can only use Hashtagy for up to 10 requests per day. If you want to access a larger number of hashtags, you will have to pay for a subscription. The downside of this app is that it does not allow you to extract the media from an Instagram ID. The main benefit of Hashtagy &#8211; Generate Hashtags API is its ability to create engaging hashtags for your Instagram accounts.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to creating hashtags, Hashtagy also lets you view media objects on the platform. The new Instagram API does not include hashtags for Stories, which are a major pain point for businesses. The new Instagram API will not allow business accounts to make comments on hash-tagged media objects. The new Instagram Graph API will include hashtag search for business accounts, but only in limited scope. It is a good tool for discovering relevant conversations and identifying negative commentary about a brand.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instagram_Graph_API\"><\/span>Instagram Graph API<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Instagram Graph API is a free service that gives businesses the ability to monitor and manage their accounts through the platform. Using the API, business owners can post media, reply to comments, and even gather information on their followers. The Graph API also provides basic analytics, such as the number of clicks, views, and shares for a post. Additionally, the API allows businesses to find rival accounts and measure specific media objects.<\/p>\n<p>The Instagram Graph API is available for developers and businesses to use. In order to use it, you need to register as a developer. You can sign up for a developer account through the Facebook Guide. Once you have registered, you can go to the Graph API Explorer to get more information about the API. If you want to create an app on Instagram, you can use the Instagram Graph API business discovery API. Google Appscript code is also compatible with Instagram Graph API.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instagram_Basic_Display_API\"><\/span>Instagram Basic Display API<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to integrate Instagram&#8217;s basic display API into your app, you can use the Facebook application&#8217;s URL to access the service. The API requires approval from Instagram&#8217;s App Review team, so be sure to apply before your application is approved. The Basic Display API allows you to obtain basic information on a profile, including photos and videos. It also allows you to use read-only access. However, you can choose to use read-write API access to access more advanced data.<\/p>\n<p>The Basic Display API lets you access basic user profile data and media from your Instagram account. It also includes a refresh token valid for 60 days. However, this API does not support reels, IGTV videos, stories, promoted posts, or insights. To use the API, you must have a public website, which can be a free or actual website. You can also use a command-line tool to access the API, or an app that can perform cURL requests.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instagram_Utils_API\"><\/span>Instagram Utils API<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Instagram Utils API is a free JS library that provides utilities for grabbing public information from Instagram. This includes user information, comments, and hashtags. You can use this library to integrate Instagram data into your own application. You can obtain information such as a user&#8217;s location and username from the API. You can even access meta-information about Instagram posts and videos. To get started, you&#8217;ll find examples and code snippets in several programming languages.<\/p>\n<p>Using Instagram Utils API is easy and quick. You can retrieve user stories, highlights, avatars, and more, and set webhooks to receive notifications. Its free version allows you to make up to twenty requests per day, but the paid version offers more limits and features. You can integrate Instagram Utils API into your app using a few lines of code. You can also search for users by username, and use its search feature to find public posts by username.<\/p>\n<p> <iframe width=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wD1IMs0Rszg\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" height=\"298\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"margin:0px auto; display: block;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is the Instagram API Free? 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