# Instagram Reels Trending API (https://www.socialcrawl.dev/platforms/instagram/reels-trending)

> Fetches trending reels from Instagram's public reels page. Instagram returns a small batch per call and results can overlap, so call repeatedly to discover more — duplicates are expected. Each item includes shortcode, URL, caption, media URLs, engagement counts when exposed, and user info.

TL;DR: `GET /v1/instagram/reels/trending` costs 5 credits per call and returns SocialCrawl's unified JSON schema. Single x-api-key auth, 100 free credits on signup.

## Code example

```bash
curl "https://www.socialcrawl.dev/v1/instagram/reels/trending" \
  -H "x-api-key: sc_YOUR_API_KEY"
```

## FAQ

### How do I get trending Instagram reels with an API?

Send a GET request to /v1/instagram/reels/trending. It takes no parameters and returns a JSON list of reels from Instagram's public reels page, each with shortcode, URL, caption, media URLs, user info, and engagement counts where exposed.

### Does the trending reels endpoint take any parameters?

No. The endpoint takes no parameters at all. You just call it and Instagram returns a batch of the reels currently surfaced on its public reels page.

### Why do I see the same reels across calls?

Instagram returns a small batch per call and the batches can overlap, so duplicates are expected. To discover more reels, call the endpoint repeatedly and de-duplicate by shortcode on your side.

### What can I use trending reels data for?

It is well suited to trend spotting: tracking which reels, sounds, and formats are surfacing on Instagram right now so you can brief creators or plan content around live trends.

### How much does the trending reels API cost per call?

Each call costs 5 credits on the advanced tier, no matter how many reels come back in the batch. New accounts get 100 free credits with no card to test it first.

See the full Instagram API: https://www.socialcrawl.dev/platforms/instagram

## Pricing

- Standard endpoints: 1 credit per call
- Advanced endpoints: 5 credits per call
- Premium endpoints: 10 credits per call
- 100 free credits on signup, no credit card required. Cached responses cost 0 credits. Credit packs never expire.
- Full pricing: https://www.socialcrawl.dev/pricing

## Explore with AI

Questions this API answers, phrased for an AI assistant:

- How to get trending Instagram reels with an API
- Which API returns Instagram's currently trending reels