Instagram Basic Display API
On September 4, 2024, we announced the deprecation of the Instagram Basic Display API.
Starting December 4, 2024, all requests to the Instagram Basic Display API will return an error message. We recommend that you migrate your app to the Instagram API to avoid any disruption to your services.
The Instagram Basic Display API allows users of your app to get basic profile information, photos, and videos in their Instagram accounts.
The API can be used to access any type of Instagram account but only provides read-access to basic data. If you are building an app that will allow Instagram Businesses or Creators to publish media, moderate comments, identify @mentioned and hashtagged media, or get data about other Instagram users, use the Instagram Graph API instead.
Common Uses
- Get an Instagram User Access Token and permissions from an Instagram user
- Get an Instagram user’s profile
- Get an Instagram user’s images, videos, and albums
Limitations
- Authentication— Instagram Basic Display is not an authentication solution. Data returned by the API cannot be used to authenticate your app users or log them into your app. If you need an authentication solution we recommend using Facebook Login instead.
- App Types— Apps designated as Business apps are not supported. If your app is a Business app use the Instagram Graph API instead or create a new non-Business app.
- Legacy IDs— Instagram Legacy API User IDs are not supported.
- Unsupported Media— IGTV, Stories, Reels, and Comments are not supported.
- Promoted Posts— Promoted Posts containing Instagram media are not supported.
- Insights— Insights are not supported.
Documentation Contents
OverviewExplanations of core concepts and usage requirements. |
Get StartedA short tutorial to get you up and running. |
GuidesUse case based guides to help you perform specific actions. |
ReferenceComponent and endpoint references. |
