IG Scraper API

Q: How do I start testing quickly?

Fork Postman docs, set your license_key, and run any route in a few clicks.

Q: How does caching work?

Use cache_timeout in supported routes to reuse recent results.

Production-ready IG data access with a clean endpoint structure and Postman-first integration workflow.

Base endpoint: https://ig.jsonscraper.com

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v1 + v2 endpoints cache_timeout support AI-agent ready workflows

Quick start request

curl -X GET "https://ig.jsonscraper.com/v1/user/by/username?username=apple&license_key=YOUR_LICENSE_KEY&cache_timeout=60"

Example response

{
  "status": "ok",
  "ig": {
    "pk": 5821462185,
    "username": "apple",
    "is_verified": true
  },
  "timestamp": 1770474644
}

Popular API requests

Complete endpoint map from the documentation. Expand each class and click any endpoint for params + response details.

User Media Story Highlight Location Hashtag Search FB Search Audio (Music) Web API (GraphQL)

User (30 endpoints)

Media (18 endpoints)

Story (6 endpoints)

Highlight (3 endpoints)

Location (6 endpoints)

Hashtag (8 endpoints)

Search (11 endpoints)

FB Search (2 endpoints)

Audio (Music) (2 endpoints)

Web API (GraphQL) (11 endpoints)

View full endpoint list in Postman

API documentation in Postman

Fork collection, set your key once, and test every endpoint in a few clicks. Generate code snippets and run automation with AI agents.

Step 1

Fork collection

Copy docs to your workspace and keep your own endpoint setup.

Step 2

Set license key

Configure license_key once and run endpoints instantly.

Step 3

Automate with AI

Build extraction pipelines and reporting workflows on autopilot.

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Quick comparison

IG Scraper API compared with typical alternatives.

Feature	IG Scraper API	Typical alternatives
Caching support	Built-in via cache_timeout	Often external or limited
High-volume / unlimited scenarios	Available on selected plans/use-cases	Usually strict caps
Platform extra fees	No hidden usage fees	May include extras
Getting started	Fork Postman + set key + run	More manual setup

Pricing

Plan	Price / month	Requests / month	Price per request	Price per 1000
Personal	$39.99	20,000	$0.0020	$2.00
Business	$99.00	50,000	$0.00198	$1.98
Professional	$139.00	75,000	$0.00185	$1.85
Corporate	$169.00	100,000	$0.00169	$1.69
Enterprise	$249.00	150,000	$0.00166	$1.66
Executive	$379.00	250,000	$0.00152	$1.52
Premier	$649.00	500,000	$0.00130	$1.30
Ultimate	$999.00	1,000,000	$0.00100	$1.00

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Use cases

Typical workflows teams launch with IG Scraper API.

Lead generation

Enrich target profiles and collect structured fields for outbound pipelines.

Influencer discovery

Track creators by niche, follower quality, and content cadence.

Competitor monitoring

Compare posting activity, engagement patterns, and content formats.

AI automation

Feed AI agents with fresh IG data to generate reports and actions automatically.

Built for teams in

SaaS analytics products

Growth & media agencies

E-commerce intelligence

Internal data platforms

Security & usage policy

No hidden platform fees

Billing is tied to plan quotas. No separate platform surcharge on top of your plan.

Safe key workflow

Use environment variables for API keys in Postman and app configs. Avoid hardcoding keys in client-side code.

Public-data scope clarity

This API is focused on public-data workflows and compliant usage.

New in recent release

Update

Expanded v2 coverage

More IG route classes are available with stable response format parity.

Update

Faster onboarding

Postman-first setup reduced steps between key setup and first production test.

In development

AI Snippets, Showcase, Tools

Planned additions for faster integration examples and reusable workflow assets.

FAQ

How do I start testing quickly?

Fork Postman docs, set your license_key, and run any route in a few clicks.

How does caching work?

Use cache_timeout in supported routes to reuse recent results.

Can AI agents automate everything?

Yes. Agents can execute route chains, clean payloads, and publish analytics outputs.

Any hidden platform charges?

No hidden platform usage layer is charged outside plan pricing.

Which endpoint groups are available?

Endpoint classes are documented in Postman and mapped in the Popular API requests section.

Can I process large collections safely?

Yes. Use pagination and cursor fields from list endpoints for chunk-based processing.

Is this suitable for production integrations?

Yes. The API is designed for predictable response envelopes and automation workflows.

Where can I ask implementation questions?

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