Instagram API
User About
Get extended about information for an Instagram user including account transparency data.
POST
$0.01/call/v1/instagram/user-aboutUsage
const res = await fetch('https://api.yepapi.com/v1/instagram/user-about', {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY',
'Content-Type': 'application/json',
},
body: JSON.stringify({ username: 'natgeo' }),
});
const { data } = await res.json();
console.log(data);curl -X POST https://api.yepapi.com/v1/instagram/user-about \
-H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"username": "natgeo"}'Request Body
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|---|
username | string | Yes | Instagram username | — |
Response
{
"ok": true,
"data": {
"username": "natgeo",
"full_name": "National Geographic",
"biography": "Experience the world through the eyes of National Geographic photographers.",
"date_joined": "2012-05-15",
"account_type": "Business",
"category": "Media/News Company",
"country": "United States",
"former_usernames": [],
"ads_count": 12
}
}Response Fields
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
ok | boolean | Whether the request succeeded |
data.username | string | Instagram username |
data.full_name | string | User's display name |
data.biography | string | User bio text |
data.date_joined | string | Date the account was created |
data.account_type | string | Account type (Personal, Business, Creator) |
data.category | string | Business or creator category |
data.country | string | Country associated with the account |
data.former_usernames | string[] | Previous usernames used by this account |
data.ads_count | number | Number of active ads run by this account |