Step 1
Fork collection
Copy docs to your workspace and keep your own endpoint setup.
IG Scraper API
Production-ready IG data access with a clean endpoint structure and Postman-first integration workflow.
Base endpoint: https://ig.jsonscraper.com
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)
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 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.
Quick comparison
IG Scraper API vs 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 | Cost per request |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal | $49.99 | 20,000 | $0.0025 |
| Business | $119.00 | 50,000 | $0.0024 |
| Professional | $169.00 | 75,000 | $0.0023 |
| Corporate | $199.00 | 100,000 | $0.0020 |
| Enterprise | $299.00 | 150,000 | $0.0020 |
| Executive | $449.00 | 250,000 | $0.0018 |
| Premier | $799.00 | 500,000 | $0.0016 |
| Ultimate | $1,399.00 | 1,000,000 | $0.0014 |
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 assets for faster implementation and reusable workflow templates.
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 requests to reuse recent results and reduce load.
Can AI agents automate everything?
Yes. AI agents can orchestrate route chains, normalize output, and publish reports.
Any hidden platform charges?
No hidden usage surcharge is added on top of plan pricing.
Which endpoint groups are covered?
User, media, story, highlight, location, hashtag, search, audio/music, and GraphQL classes are included.
Can I paginate large datasets?
Yes. Chunk endpoints return cursors/tokens for controlled multi-step fetching.
Is it production-friendly?
Yes. Stable JSON envelopes, versioned routes, and retry-friendly patterns are designed for production workflows.
Where can I ask implementation questions?
Use the support chat: Chat with Us.
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