An Instagram API. Not a scraper.
Hashtag analytics, Reels intelligence, and creator lookups over REST, priced per call. No session cookies, no headless browsers, no infrastructure to babysit.
$ curl https://api.virlo.ai/v1/instagram/hashtags \
-H "Authorization: Bearer virlo_tkn_..." \
-d start_date=2026-08-22 -d end_date=2026-09-21 \
-d order_by=views -d sort=desc -d limit=10
{
"data": [
{ "hashtag": "reels", "video_count": 291032, "total_views": 41209912004 },
{ "hashtag": "explorepage", "video_count": 152203, "total_views": 8213099812 }
]
}What you stop maintaining
Most Instagram data pipelines start as a scraper. Here is what that trade looks like once real usage shows up.
| Scraping your own | Virlo API |
|---|---|
Session cookies that expire and need re-auth flows | One API key, one bearer token |
Headless-browser infrastructure to render Reels pages | JSON over REST, no browser needed |
Rate limits and blocks on every IP you rotate through | Rate limits documented up front |
Re-scraping the same profile to track it over time | Long-term creator tracking built in |
Everything the Instagram API covers
Hashtag analytics
Usage counts and total views for any Instagram hashtag over any 90-day window.
Read moreReels intelligence
Pull top-performing Reels for a keyword or niche, with engagement counts and AI-scored virality.
Read moreCreator lookup & outliers
Look up any Instagram creator's profile and posting history, and flag posts that outperform their own baseline.
Read moreCross-platform research agents
Run Instagram alongside TikTok and YouTube Shorts in one query when a niche spans platforms.
Read moreMeta Ad Library data
See which ads brands are running on Meta right now — copy, format, and spend signal, in the same account.
Read moreMCP server for AI agents
Give Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client direct tool access to Instagram data — no custom integration code.
Read morePay per call, not per seat
No subscriptions. Add funds, and auto top-up keeps you running. Hashtag lookups start at $0.05/call; a full research run through Content Research Agents is $0.50.
See full endpoint pricingStop scraping. Start answering.
Create an account, get starter credits, and run your first niche search in minutes. No scrapers, no proxies, no infrastructure to babysit.
Already have a key? Try GET /v1/account/balance — it's free.