Instagram Reels Search — Scraper and Data Collector

Instagram Reels Search is a simple Instagram Reels scraper and data collector for anyone who wants to find Reels by keyword or phrase and review the matching content in one place. It helps marketers, researchers, creators, and agencies collect Instagram Reels search results quickly without manual scrolling. Use it to discover trending videos, analyze captions and hashtags, and capture reel details exactly as they appear in the source. You can also turn on safer embed-friendly media links when you need to use the results on a website or internal dashboard.

Key Features

• Extract Instagram Reels matching any keyword or phrase you choose.
• Collect reel records exactly as returned by the source, preserving the original details.
• Continue gathering more results automatically until your limit is reached.
• Capture useful reel metadata such as captions, hashtags, usernames, play counts, likes, comments, shares, and posting time.
• Review media links, thumbnails, and video versions for easier content analysis.
• Enable embed-safe media URLs when you want links that are better suited for websites.
• Resume a previous search with a saved pagination token when you want to continue where you left off.

Use Cases

Trend Research

Social media managers and content strategists use this actor to search Instagram Reels around a topic, brand, or creator name. By reviewing fields like caption text, hashtags, play count, like count, share count, and posting date, they can spot what is gaining attention and what style of content is resonating.

Competitor Monitoring

Agencies and brand teams can search for a competitor’s name or campaign phrase to see which Reels are appearing in search results. The returned reel records help them compare captions, engagement signals, and creator profiles so they can understand how competitors are positioning content.

Influencer Discovery

Influencer marketers can search for niche keywords to find creators posting relevant Reels. The output includes usernames, verified status, profile pictures, and tagged users, making it easier to shortlist creators who already publish content in the right category.

Content Inspiration

Creators and editors can search for phrases related to their niche and collect examples of successful Reels. By looking at captions, hashtags, video length, and media previews, they can identify formats, hooks, and topics worth adapting for their own content calendar.

Campaign Reporting

Marketing teams can use the collected reel data to document how a topic performed over time. Fields like taken time, play count, comment count, share count, and caption details make it easier to build reports that show reach, engagement, and content themes.

Website and Internal Dashboard Use

Teams that need to display reel previews in a portal or internal tool can enable safer embed-friendly URLs. This makes it easier to work with media links while keeping the original reel data intact for review and presentation.

Input

Field	Type	Required	Description	Example
max_results	integer	No	The maximum number of Reels to collect before stopping.	100
search_query	string	Yes	The word or phrase you want to search Instagram Reels for.	mrbeast
url_embed_safe	boolean	No	Turn this on if you want media links that are safer to use on websites.	false
pagination_token	string	No	A token that lets you continue a previous search from where it left off.

Output

Field	Type	Description
are_remixes_crosspostable	boolean	Shows whether other creators can cross-post remixes of the reel.
boost_unavailable_identifier	null or string	A label explaining why boosting is unavailable, if provided.
boost_unavailable_reason	null or string	A plain-language reason why boosting is not available.
boost_unavailable_reason_v2	null or string	A newer version of the boost availability reason, if included.
can_reply	boolean	Indicates whether viewers can reply to the reel.
can_reshare	boolean	Indicates whether the reel can be reshared.
can_save	boolean	Indicates whether the reel can be saved.
caption	object	The reel caption, including text, hashtags, mentions, author details, and timing.
caption_is_edited	boolean	Shows whether the caption was edited after posting.
clips_demotion_control	object	Information about “not interested” controls and content preference options.
clips_metadata	object	Extra reel details such as audio, remix settings, reuse settings, and creation info.
clips_tab_pinned_user_ids	array	A list of user IDs pinned to the reel in the clips tab, if any.
coauthor_producer_can_see_organic_insights	boolean	Shows whether coauthors can view organic insights.
coauthor_producers	array	A list of coauthor accounts connected to the reel.
code	string	The short reel code used to identify the post.
collaborator_edit_eligibility	boolean	Shows whether the reel can be edited by collaborators.
comment_count	integer	The number of comments on the reel.
comment_inform_treatment	object	Information about comment-related notices or treatments.
commerce_integrity_review_decision	string	A review status related to commerce or integrity checks.
community_notes_info	object	Information about community note availability and submission settings.
creative_config	null or object	Creative settings or configuration details, if available.
crosspost_metadata	object	Details about cross-posting behavior and permissions.
cutout_sticker_info	array	Information about sticker or cutout options tied to the reel.
deleted_reason	integer	A code showing whether the reel was deleted and why.
device_timestamp	integer	The timestamp from the device when the reel was created or processed.
disable_caption_and_comment	boolean	Shows whether captions and comments are disabled.
eligible_insights_entrypoints	string	Where insights can be accessed, if available.
fb_user_tags	object	Facebook-style user tags attached to the reel.
fbid	string	The reel’s Facebook-related identifier.
filter_type	integer	A filter code associated with the reel.
floating_context_items	array	Extra contextual items attached to the reel.
fundraiser_tag	object	Information about fundraising tags connected to the reel.
gen_ai_chat_with_ai_cta_info	null or object	Information about AI chat prompts or calls to action, if present.
gen_ai_detection_method	object	The method used to detect AI-generated content, if provided.
has_audio	boolean	Shows whether the reel includes audio.
has_high_risk_gen_ai_inform_treatment	boolean	Indicates whether the reel has a high-risk AI notice.
has_liked	boolean	Shows whether the current viewer has liked the reel.
has_privately_liked	boolean	Shows whether the current viewer has privately liked the reel.
has_shared_to_fb	integer	Indicates whether the reel has been shared to Facebook.
has_tagged_users	boolean	Shows whether the reel includes tagged users.
has_views_fetching	boolean	Indicates whether view data is available or being fetched.
hidden_likes_string_variant	integer	A display variant for hidden like counts.
id	string	The unique identifier for the reel.
ig_media_sharing_disabled	boolean	Shows whether sharing is disabled for the reel.
ig_play_count	integer	The number of plays the reel has received.
igbio_product	null or object	Product-related information, if attached to the reel.
image_versions	object	Thumbnail and preview image links for the reel.
integrity_review_decision	string	The current integrity review status.
invited_coauthor_producers	array	A list of invited coauthor producers, if any.
is_affiliate_commission_eligible	boolean	Shows whether the reel can earn affiliate commission.
is_comments_gif_composer_enabled	boolean	Indicates whether GIF comments are enabled.
is_cutout_sticker_allowed	boolean	Shows whether cutout stickers are allowed.
is_dash_eligible	integer	Indicates whether the reel is eligible for DASH playback.
is_educational	null or boolean	Shows whether the reel is marked as educational, if available.
is_eligible_content_for_post_roll_ad	boolean	Indicates whether the reel can be used for post-roll ads.
is_eligible_for_autodub	boolean	Shows whether the reel is eligible for automatic dubbing.
is_eligible_for_autodub_upsell	boolean	Shows whether an autodub upgrade prompt is available.
is_eligible_for_organic_eager_refresh	boolean	Indicates whether the reel can be refreshed organically.
is_eligible_for_poe	boolean	Shows whether the reel is eligible for a particular product experience.
is_eligible_for_poe_premium	boolean	Shows whether the reel is eligible for a premium version of that experience.
is_eligible_for_rta	boolean	Indicates whether the reel is eligible for a real-time ad feature.
is_in_profile_grid	boolean	Shows whether the reel appears in the creator’s profile grid.
is_meta_ai_invocation_blocked_by_author	boolean	Indicates whether the author blocks AI-related use.
is_open_to_public_submission	boolean	Shows whether the reel accepts public submissions.
is_organic_product_tagging_eligible	boolean	Indicates whether product tagging is allowed.
is_paid_partnership	boolean	Shows whether the reel is marked as a paid partnership.
is_photo_comments_composer_enabled_for_author	boolean	Indicates whether the author can use photo comments.
is_pinned	boolean	Shows whether the reel is pinned.
is_post_live_clips_media	boolean	Indicates whether the reel is live clips media.
is_quiet_post	boolean	Shows whether the reel is marked as a quiet post.
is_reshare_of_text_post_app_media_in_ig	boolean	Indicates whether the reel is a reshared text-post app item.
is_reuse_allowed	boolean	Shows whether the reel can be reused by others.
is_short_drama	boolean	Indicates whether the reel is marked as short drama content.
is_social_ufi_disabled	boolean	Shows whether social feedback features are disabled.
is_tagged_media_shared_to_viewer_profile_grid	boolean	Indicates whether tagged media is shared to the viewer’s profile grid.
is_third_party_downloads_eligible	boolean	Shows whether third-party downloads are allowed.
is_video	boolean	Indicates whether the reel is a video.
like_and_view_counts_disabled	boolean	Shows whether likes and views are hidden.
like_count	integer	The number of likes on the reel.
location	null or object	The location attached to the reel, if any.
locations	array	A list of locations connected to the reel.
media_attributions_data	array	Attribution details for media used in the reel.
media_format	string	The media format, such as video.
media_name	string	The media type name, such as reel.
media_notes	object	Notes attached to the media, if any.
media_overlay_info	null or object	Overlay details for the reel, if available.
media_reposter_bottomsheet_enabled	boolean	Shows whether reposter options are enabled.
media_type	integer	A numeric media type code.
media_ui_attributions_data	array	User interface attribution details for the reel.
media_ui_attributions_data_v2	array	A newer version of UI attribution details.
meta_ai_suggested_prompts	array	Suggested prompts related to the reel, if any.
music_metadata	null or object	Music-related details, if available.
number_of_qualities	integer	The number of video quality options available.
original_height	integer	The original video height in pixels.
original_lang_for_translations	string	The original language used for translations.
original_width	integer	The original video width in pixels.
play_count	integer	The total number of plays the reel has received.
product_type	string	The product category for the reel.
related_ads_pivots_media_info	string	Information about related ad pivots, if provided.
related_ads_pivots_response	object	The related ads response details.
report_info	object	Information about reports submitted by viewers.
share_count	integer	The number of times the reel has been shared.
share_count_disabled	boolean	Shows whether share counts are hidden.
sharing_friction_info	object	Information about sharing restrictions or friction.
should_show_author_pog_for_tagged_media_shared_to_profile_grid	boolean	Indicates whether the author profile icon should be shown for tagged shared media.
social_context	array	Social context signals related to the reel.
sponsor_tags	array	Sponsor or brand tags attached to the reel.
subscribe_cta_visible	boolean	Shows whether a subscribe prompt is visible.
subtype_name_for_REST__	string	A subtype label for the reel record.
tagged_users	array	A list of users tagged in the reel.
taken_at	integer	The time the reel was posted, as a timestamp.
taken_at_date	string	The posting date in readable format.
taken_at_ts	integer	Another timestamp for when the reel was posted.
teen_project_info	null or object	Teen-related project information, if available.
thumbnail_url	string	A preview image link for the reel.
timeline_pinned_user_ids	array	User IDs pinned on the timeline, if any.
top_likers	array	A list of top users who liked the reel.
translated_langs_for_autodub	array	Languages available for automatic dubbing.
tya_media_related_topics	array	Related topic tags connected to the reel.
user	object	The creator’s profile details, including name, username, verification, and profile image.
video_codec	string	The video codec used for the reel.
video_duration	number	The length of the reel in seconds.
video_sticker_locales	array	Locales available for video stickers.
video_subtitles_locale	string	The subtitle language, if subtitles are available.
video_subtitles_uri	string	A link to the subtitle file, if provided.
video_url	string	A direct link to the reel video.
video_versions	array	Available video versions and quality options.
view_state_item_type	integer	A numeric code describing how the item is displayed.

Sample Output

{
  "are_remixes_crosspostable": true,
  "can_reply": false,
  "can_reshare": true,
  "can_save": true,
  "caption": {
    "created_at": 1780125847,
    "hashtags": ["#mrbeast", "#carryminati", "#comedy"],
    "id": "3908298885198135780",
    "text": "Bahar ke doston ko gift dete rehna chahiye 🙃\n\n#mrbeast #carryminati #comedy...",
    "user": {
      "full_name": "𝙨𝙗𝙖𝙣 𝙝𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙧",
      "id": "2075305619",
      "is_verified": true,
      "username": "carryminati"
    },
    "user_id": "2075305619"
  },
  "comment_count": 36609,
  "id": "3908298885198135780",
  "ig_play_count": 40248469,
  "image_versions": {
    "items": [
      {
        "height": 639,
        "url": "https://scontent-bru2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/709426383_992411516859205_5552066055937562314_n.jpg?...",
        "width": 360
      }
    ]
  },
  "like_count": 2497139,
  "media_format": "video",
  "media_name": "reel",
  "play_count": 40248469,
  "share_count": 361297,
  "taken_at_date": "2026-05-30T07:24:09+00:00",
  "thumbnail_url": "https://scontent-bru2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/709426383_992411516859205_5552066055937562314_n.jpg?...",
  "user": {
    "full_name": "𝙨𝙗𝙖𝙣 𝙝𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙧",
    "id": "2075305619",
    "is_verified": true,
    "username": "carryminati"
  },
  "video_duration": 5.300000190734863,
  "video_url": "https://scontent-bru2-1.cdninstagram.com/o1/v/t2/f2/m86/AQP93j73SndHr24yaOnLClE9ZZjM-jaxxpqh-MpBc5cmhzCSr7MAy98w6nVTm8YfeWrNuw6MByOk3hrd-cf5l4ASmb5lY1l7riTLG_U.mp4?..."
}

How It Works

1. You enter a keyword or phrase that describes the Reels you want to find.
2. The actor searches Instagram Reels and gathers matching results for that topic.
3. If you ask for more results, it keeps collecting until it reaches your limit or runs out of matches.
4. The actor returns the reel records with the original details, so you can review captions, engagement, creators, and media links.
5. If you continue a previous search, it can pick up from the saved token and keep going.

Getting Started

Getting started is easy and does not require coding. Click Try for free, enter your search keyword, choose how many results you want, and decide whether you want safer embed-friendly links. Then click Run and let the actor collect the matching Instagram Reels for you. When it finishes, you can download the results in JSON, CSV, or Excel format.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need technical skills?

No. This actor is designed for business users, marketers, researchers, and creators who want results without dealing with code. You only need to enter a search term and choose your preferred settings.

How fast does it run?

Speed depends on how many Reels you request and how many matching results are available. Smaller searches finish quickly, while larger searches take longer because the actor keeps collecting more results until it reaches your limit.

What format is the output?

You can export the results in JSON, CSV, or Excel. The output includes the full reel records returned by the source, so you can analyze captions, hashtags, engagement numbers, creator details, and media links.

Is this legal to use?

This actor is intended for lawful research, analysis, and business workflows. You are responsible for using the results in a way that follows applicable laws, platform rules, and your organization’s policies.

Can I schedule it to run automatically?

Yes. You can run it whenever you need fresh results, including on a recurring schedule if your workflow requires regular monitoring. That makes it useful for trend tracking, campaign reporting, and ongoing content research.