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

> Returns the search terms Instagram itself is promoting right now, in its own order and sections (for example "Trending now" and "Pop culture moments"). Each item has `rank`, `keyword`, `section` and `post_count`, Instagram's own figure for posts under the term, which Instagram rounds; it is null when Instagram shows no count. `total` is how many terms Instagram published, so a `total` above the rows returned means `limit` cut the list. Instagram builds the list for the account viewing it, so there is no country option. Typically under 2 seconds. Exact repeats within 5 minutes are served from cache at 0 credits.

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

## Parameters

| Parameter | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| `limit` | no | Terms to return, 1 to 100. Default 100. |

## Code example

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

## FAQ

### What does the Instagram Trending Searches API return?

Returns the search terms Instagram itself is promoting right now, in its own order and sections, each with Instagram's rounded count of posts under it. There is no next page. The response uses the same JSON envelope as every SocialCrawl endpoint, with the data, credits_used and request_id fields.

### When should I use the Instagram Trending Searches endpoint?

Use it to see what Instagram is putting in front of searchers today, then look a term up with /v1/instagram/search.

### How much does the Instagram Trending Searches API cost?

Each call costs 5 credits, so the 100 free credits every new account gets cover 20 calls. Credits for failed or empty calls are refunded automatically, and there is no subscription.

### What parameters does the Instagram Trending Searches API need?

No parameter is required, so the bare URL works. It also accepts 1 optional parameter, listed on this page.

### How do I call the Instagram Trending Searches API?

Send a GET request to https://www.socialcrawl.dev/v1/instagram/trending/searches with your API key in the x-api-key header. An Authorization: Bearer header works too.

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

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