Skip to main content

​
Instagram Post Tracking Without Business Account

Track Instagram posts and reels without requiring a business account or Facebook API approval. Get hourly snapshots of likes, comments, and saves through a simple REST API.

Track Instagram Posts

Step-by-step tracking guide

API Reference

Technical documentation

​
Why Use Our Instagram API?

Instagram’s official API requires:
  • Business or Creator account
  • Facebook Page connection
  • App review process
  • Limited to your own content
With ContentStats.io:
  • ✅ Track ANY public post
  • ✅ No account requirements
  • ✅ Simple API key auth
  • ✅ Instant access

​
Instagram Metrics Available

MetricDescriptionUpdate Frequency
LikesLike countHourly
CommentsComment countHourly
SavesSave/bookmark countHourly

​
Quick Start

curl -X POST https://contentstats.io/api/v1/videos/track \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: cs_live_YOUR_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "video_link": "https://www.instagram.com/p/ABC123/",
    "duration_days": 7
  }'
Works with both posts (/p/) and reels (/reel/).

​
Use Cases

Influencer Vetting

Verify engagement authenticity before partnerships

Competitor Analysis

Track competitor Instagram performance

Campaign Monitoring

Monitor influencer campaign results

Content Research

Analyze what content performs best

​
Supported URL Formats

✅ https://www.instagram.com/p/ABC123/
✅ https://www.instagram.com/reel/XYZ789/
✅ https://instagram.com/p/ABC123/

​
API Restrictions Comparison

RestrictionInstagram APIContentStats.io
Business AccountRequired✅ Not needed
Facebook PageRequired✅ Not needed
App ReviewRequired✅ Not needed
Track Own Content OnlyYes✅ Any public post
Rate Limits200/hour✅ 60-300/min

Learn More About Restrictions

Detailed comparison with Instagram’s official API restrictions
 Explore analytics APIs for other platforms too:

​
Next Steps

Track Instagram Posts

Step-by-step guide

Instagram Developer API

Code examples & integration

YouTube API Alternative

Track YouTube without quotas

TikTok Analytics API

Track TikTok without approval