Instagram API
Social Media · Content
Instagram API (Meta's Instagram Graph API and Basic Display API) provides programmatic access to Instagram accounts, enabling businesses and developers to manage content, retrieve insights, respond to comments, and build Instagram-connected applications. As one of Nigeria's most widely-used social media platforms for brand marketing and influencer content, the Instagram API is essential infrastructure for Nigerian digital marketing tools and social commerce applications.
Instagram API Highlights
Instagram API is verified for developer integrations in Nigeria and across African markets, providing documented endpoints, sandbox testing, and developer support.
OAuth 2.0
200 calls per hour per token for most endpoints
Nigeria
Ghana
Kenya
AWSInstagram API is best for:
Apps integrating Instagram login, business account management, and media insights
- Free API access via Meta developer program
- no direct cost, but requires app review
Instagram API Core Features & Capabilities
Required Access Documents for Instagram API
- Meta Developer AccountRequiredCreate app at developers.facebook.com and complete Instagram API review process
Different Instagram API use cases
- Nigerian brand dashboard:Manage Instagram posts and view engagement analytics for Nigerian business accounts
- Influencer analytics:Track Instagram performance metrics for Nigerian influencers and content creators
- Social login:Allow Nigerian app users to authenticate using their Instagram account