150+ endpoints
Query profiles, posts, reels, stories, hashtags, and locations from Instagram.
HikerAPI
Access public Instagram profile, post, reel, and follower data through a pay-per-request API.
Instagram DataSocial Media APIData ExtractionDeveloper Tools
Overview
What is HikerAPI?
HikerAPI is an Instagram data API that gives developers access to public profiles, posts, reels, stories, followers, hashtags, and locations through more than 150 endpoints. Requests use simple key-based authentication over HTTP or a Python client and return structured JSON. Pricing is usage-based, charged per fulfilled request. Developers, agencies, and startup founders use HikerAPI for influencer analytics, competitor monitoring, and internal dashboards without maintaining their own scrapers.
Software DevelopersStartup FoundersInfluencer Marketing AgenciesSocial Media AnalystsData Engineers
Product snapshot
- Category
- Data Extraction & Collection
- Best for
- Instagram data access
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Free trial
- Yes
- Integrations
- REST API, Python client
- AI features
- No
Key features
Key features of HikerAPI
Reviews
HikerAPI reviews
Rogerio T.
CEO
“Liked the straightforward API that replaced manual and fragile scraping work. Found that relying on an unofficial Instagram data source means platform changes can affect reliability.”
Kartik S.
Software developer
“Liked the easy setup, simple REST interface, and structured JSON responses. Found the documentation for some endpoints could be more detailed with more examples.”
avin H.
“Liked the quick integration, clear documentation, and simple authentication header. Found that less common endpoints need more examples and edge-case documentation.”
Sieve S.
CEO
“Liked the public OpenAPI spec for checking billing, reliable results, clean JSON, and fast billing support. Found small starts penalized on price, card top-up fees, unclear per-endpoint costs, and legacy endpoint deprecations.”
Suraj P.
Product Design
“Liked the simplicity, how well it works with AI automations, and the reasonable pricing. Found the interface unpolished and navigation sometimes confusing.”
Adarsh C.
Manager
“Liked the quick setup, pay-per-request model that scales with usage, reliable data, and lower maintenance. Found debugging harder and wanted clearer error messages and more examples.”
Jad L.
CEO
“Liked the reliable endpoints, clear documentation, and consistent JSON responses. Found costs rise quickly at scale and support often points users to the documentation.”
Nelson J.
CEO
“Liked the reliability under load, easy integration, and development time saved. Found that more detailed usage analytics and monitoring tools would help.”
Manyam Soumith R.
Founder
“Liked how well it scales with consistent response times. Noted no major drawbacks, though better monitoring and usage insights would help.”
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Integrations
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