Instagram Explore - Get Trending Instagram Posts & Reels Fast

Get trending Instagram Explore posts and reels — fast, cheap, and no login required.

Find what's trending on Instagram right now. Get public Explore posts across topics like Fashion, Music, Food, Travel, and more — with captions, media links, engagement counts, and topic labels. Pay only for the results you keep — no subscriptions, no commitments.

🏆 Key Features

🔥 Trending Explore Content

• 📂 Topic Labels: Each post comes with its Explore section (e.g. Fashion & Beauty) and specific topic (e.g. Street Fashion) so you know what's trending where.
• 📝 Full Captions: Get the full text of every Explore post for content research or repurposing.
• 🖼️ Media Links: Direct links to post images, thumbnails, and video files ready for download.
• ❤️ Engagement Counts: See likes, comments, and play counts for every Explore item.

🧾 One Row Per Post

• 🧩 Post-First Output: Each dataset item is a single Instagram post, not one big JSON wrapper.
• 🪜 Serial Detail Fetching: Collect the Explore post list first, then fetch each post detail one by one for reliable results.
• 🖼️ Carousel Support: Keep media parts together with media_items for image sets and mixed posts.

⚡ Fast & Simple

• 🚀 No Login Required: Works with publicly available Instagram Explore data — no cookies or accounts needed.
• 🎯 No Username Needed: Just set how many posts you want — the actor fetches directly from Instagram's public Explore feed.
• ⬇️ Optional Media Downloads: Use download_medias to keep original media links, download images only, or download all available media files.

💰 Pricing

Resource	Cost	Description
Actor Usage	$0.00001	Charged for Actor runtime, proxy and storage. Cost depends on resource consumption during execution
Post Result	$0.0025	Charged for each Instagram Explore post returned
Media	$0.001	Charged per post when download_medias is set to image or all

Example Cost Calculation:

• Getting 100 Explore posts with download_medias: "none" = 100 results
• Cost: 100 × $0.0025 = $0.25 + minimal runtime fees
• With download_medias: "image": 100 × ($0.0025 + $0.001) = $0.35 + runtime fees

🎯 Use Cases

🔥 Discover What's Trending on Instagram

See what Instagram is promoting across categories right now — Fashion, Music, Food, Travel, Sports, and more.

max_results: 50  download_medias: "none"
→ Get 50 trending Explore posts with topic labels and engagement stats

📊 Track Explore Trends Over Time

Schedule daily runs to build a dataset of what Instagram features on its Explore page over weeks and months.

Schedule: daily  →  collect Explore posts  →  compare trends over time

⬇️ Save Trending Images or Videos

Turn on download_medias when you want image files or full media files uploaded into the run output instead of keeping only the original post links.

max_results: 30  download_medias: "all"
→ Download images and videos from 30 trending Explore posts

📝 Content Research & Inspiration

Find trending captions, hashtags, and content styles from the posts Instagram is recommending right now — great for planning your own content.

🎬 Get Viral Video and Image Links

Download-ready media links for every trending post — perfect for mood boards, content curation, or inspiration.

🌟 Why Choose This Actor

The cheapest and fastest way to get trending Instagram Explore posts — no account or username needed.

Feature	Instagram Explore	Manual Browsing	Other Tools
Price	✅ From $0.0025/post	✅ Free	⚠️ $0.01+/post
No Login Needed	✅ No account needed	❌ Login required	⚠️ Often required
Topic Labels	✅ Section + Topic	❌ Not available	❌ Not available
No Username	✅ Just set count	❌ Must browse	⚠️ Often required
One Row Per Post	✅ Clean dataset	❌ Manual copy	⚠️ Often nested
Media Links	✅ Direct URLs	❌ No download	⚠️ Partial
Media Downloads	✅ Optional files	❌ Manual saves	⚠️ Often separate
Engagement Data	✅ Likes/Comments	✅ Visible	✅ Usually included

🚀 Quick Start

1. Enter your search — set max_results to how many Explore posts you want and choose a download_medias option.
2. Click Start — sit back while we fetch trending posts from Instagram's public Explore feed.
3. Download your results — get one row per post with captions, topic labels, media, and stats as Excel, CSV, or JSON.

💻 Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
max_results	integer	✅ Yes	How many Explore posts to collect from the current trending feed
download_medias	string	✅ Yes	Choose none, image, or all to control whether post media files are downloaded

📝 Example Input

{
  "max_results": 50,
  "download_medias": "none"
}

📤 Output Structure

Field	Type	Description
processor	string	URL of the actor that processed this post
processed_at	string	ISO 8601 timestamp when this post was processed
id	string	Instagram media identifier
code	string	Instagram post code
url	string	Public Instagram post or reel URL
username	string	Instagram username that published the post
section	string	Explore section that surfaced this post (e.g. Fashion & Beauty)
topic	string	Specific Explore topic (e.g. Street Fashion, Pop Music)
type	string	Instagram post type such as clips or carousel_container
is_video	boolean	Whether the post includes video
caption	string	Full caption text
timestamp	integer	Unix timestamp when the post was published
date	string	ISO 8601 timestamp when the post was published
likes	integer	Likes shown for the post
comments	integer	Comments shown for the post
plays	integer	View or play count when available
duration	integer	Video duration in seconds when available
has_audio	boolean	Whether Instagram reports audio on the post
location	string	Location tag shown on the post
image_url	string	Main image URL or stored file URL
thumbnail_url	string	Thumbnail URL or stored file URL
video_url	string	Video URL or stored file URL
width	integer	Media width in pixels
height	integer	Media height in pixels
media_count	integer	Number of media parts in the post
media_items	array	Media parts for single-image, video, and carousel posts

📤 Example Output

{
  "processor": "https://apify.com/cheapget/instagram-explore?fpr=aiagentapi",
  "processed_at": "2026-04-19T10:30:00Z",
  "id": "3877256089956040035_227764111",
  "code": "DXOx98JDL1j",
  "url": "https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXOx98JDL1j/",
  "username": "fashionblogger",
  "section": "Fashion & Beauty",
  "topic": "Street Fashion",
  "type": "clips",
  "is_video": true,
  "caption": "Outfit of the day 🔥 #streetstyle #fashion",
  "timestamp": 1776528189,
  "date": "2026-04-17T17:23:09+00:00",
  "likes": 2450,
  "comments": 89,
  "plays": 54200,
  "duration": 30,
  "has_audio": true,
  "location": "New York",
  "image_url": "https://example.com/post.jpg",
  "thumbnail_url": "https://example.com/thumb.jpg",
  "video_url": "https://example.com/video.mp4",
  "width": 1080,
  "height": 1920,
  "media_count": 1,
  "media_items": [
    {
      "position": 1,
      "id": "3877256089956040035_227764111",
      "is_video": true,
      "image_url": "https://example.com/post.jpg",
      "thumbnail_url": "https://example.com/thumb.jpg",
      "video_url": "https://example.com/video.mp4",
      "width": 1080,
      "height": 1920
    }
  ]
}

🔌 Integrations

Connect this actor to your favorite tools to automate your Instagram Explore lookups.

🐍 Python SDK

from apify_client import ApifyClient

client = ApifyClient("YOUR_APIFY_API_TOKEN")

run_input = {
  "max_results": 50,
  "download_medias": "none"
}

run = client.actor("cheapget/instagram-explore").call(run_input=run_input)

for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
    print(item)

🟨 JavaScript / Node.js SDK

import { ApifyClient } from "apify-client";

const client = new ApifyClient({ token: "YOUR_APIFY_API_TOKEN" });

const run = await client.actor("cheapget/instagram-explore").call({
  runInput: {
    max_results: 50,
    download_medias: "none",
  },
});

for await (const item of client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).iterateItems()) {
  console.log(item);
}

🌐 REST API (curl)

curl -X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/cheapget~instagram-explore/runs?token=YOUR_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"max_results": 50, "download_medias": "none"}'

Ⓜ️ Make.com Integration

Get Started with Make.com (1000 Free Credits) 🎁

Step 1: Add the Make.com module "Run an Actor"
Step 2: Enable mapping and paste Actor ID `cheapget/instagram-explore`
Step 3: Paste the input JSON and run synchronously
Step 4: Add "Get Dataset Items" with `defaultDatasetId`

🎱 N8N.io Integration

Open Source Workflow Automation ⚡

Step 1: Add the Apify node "Run an Actor and get dataset"
Step 2: Set Selection Mode to By ID
Step 3: Paste Actor ID `cheapget/instagram-explore`
Step 4: Add your input JSON and read items from `defaultDatasetId`

📚 More Ways to Use

• Python Guide - Step-by-step Python examples
• JavaScript Guide - Node.js integration guide

🏗️ Metadata (JSON-LD)

{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "SoftwareApplication",
  "name": "Instagram Explore - Apify Actor",
  "applicationCategory": "DeveloperApplication",
  "applicationSubCategory": "Social Media",
  "operatingSystem": "Cloud",
  "offers": {
    "@type": "Offer",
    "price": "0.00",
    "priceCurrency": "USD",
    "priceValidUntil": "2099-12-31",
    "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock"
  },
  "description": "Get trending Instagram Explore posts and reels — fast, cheap, and no login required.",
  "featureList": [
    "Trending Explore Content",
    "Topic Labels",
    "Optional Media Downloads"
  ],
  "keywords": "Instagram Explore, trending instagram posts, instagram explore feed, instagram trending reels, instagram explore viewer",
  "author": {
    "@type": "Organization",
    "name": "cheapget",
    "url": "https://apify.com/cheapget?fpr=aiagentapi"
  },
  "softwareVersion": "1.0.0",
  "datePublished": "2026-04-20",
  "dateModified": "2026-04-20"
}

🚀 Performance Tips

💰 Cost Optimization

• Test First: Start with a small max_results before scaling up.
• Monitor Costs: Check the "Usage" tab in Apify Console for real-time cost tracking. Each post costs $0.0025, plus $0.001 extra when downloading media.
• Media Only When Needed: Keep download_medias on none unless you actually want files uploaded into the run output.

⚡ Speed Optimization

• Fewer Posts: Lower max_results for faster lookups when you only need a quick trend check.
• Larger Counts Take Longer: Higher max_results values and media downloads increase runtime because the actor makes multiple requests and may upload files.

🛡️ Data Quality Tips

• Explore Varies: Instagram's Explore feed changes frequently. The same request may return different posts each time.
• Fresh Data: Schedule regular runs for up-to-date trend snapshots.
• Topic Coverage: Larger max_results values surface posts across more Explore sections and topics.

❓ FAQ

How do I get Instagram Explore posts?

Set max_results to how many posts you want, choose download_medias if needed, click Start, and download results as Excel, CSV, or JSON.

Is this free to use?

Yes — Apify offers a free tier. You can fetch your first Explore posts at no cost. Beyond the free tier, pricing is pay-per-result at $0.0025 per post, with no monthly commitment.

How many posts can I get?

Set max_results to any value 10 or above. The actor keeps collecting unique Explore posts across multiple requests until it reaches your total or exhausts available content.

Do I need a username or profile link?

No. Instagram Explore is a public discovery feed — you just set how many posts to collect and the actor fetches trending content directly.

Can I download post images or videos?

Yes. Set download_medias to image to save images only, or all to save images and videos when available. Leave it on none if you only want media links in the dataset.

Do I need an Instagram account?

No. This tool works with publicly available Instagram Explore data — no login, cookies, or account needed.

How long does it take?

Most lookups finish within 1–3 minutes for smaller requests. Higher max_results values and media downloads can take longer.

What are the topic labels?

Each Explore post includes a section (e.g. "Fashion & Beauty", "Music & Audio") and a topic (e.g. "Street Fashion", "Pop Music") showing which part of the Explore feed surfaced it.

What data is included in each post?

Each post includes the post ID, shortcode, username, Explore section and topic, caption text, image and video links, like count, comment count, play count, timestamp, dimensions, and tagged location.

How to export Instagram Explore data to Excel?

After the search completes, go to the Output tab in the Apify Console. Click the Export button and select Excel format. You'll get a formatted spreadsheet with all post data ready for review.

🏷️ SEO Keywords

🔥 Primary Keywords: Instagram Explore, trending instagram posts, instagram explore feed, instagram explore viewer, instagram trending reels

📝 Long-Tail Keywords: get instagram explore posts without login, instagram explore trending topics, instagram explore data to excel, view instagram trending content, get instagram explore feed for free

💼 Industry Keywords: instagram trend tracking, instagram explore monitoring, instagram content discovery, instagram trending hashtags, instagram explore analytics

🌍 Location Keywords: instagram explore worldwide, instagram trending global, instagram explore any country, instagram trending posts

🎯 Use Case Keywords: track instagram trends, discover trending instagram posts, save instagram explore posts, monitor instagram explore topics, instagram trend research

⚖️ Legal & Compliance

This tool accesses publicly available Instagram Explore data only. It does not bypass authentication, access private content, or violate platform terms of service. You are responsible for:

• Data Rights: Ensuring you have permission to collect and use the data
• Privacy Compliance: Adhering to GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy laws when processing data
• Platform Terms: Respecting Instagram's terms of service and usage policies
• Ethical Use: Using the results responsibly and in compliance with applicable laws

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Last Updated: April 20, 2026