Type Value: INSTAGRAM_USER
Status: BETA

An INSTAGRAM_USER link type corresponds to an Instagram profile. In addition to the baseline preview attributes (title, description, image), INSTAGRAM_USER links provide rich information about the user’s account, including their follower counts, bio, and verification status. This makes it simple to display detailed profile previews and give your users a quick snapshot of a creator or influencer’s reach.

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What It Includes

When type is INSTAGRAM_USER, the response includes an instagramUser object with fields like:

  • username & name: The user’s handle and display name.
  • avatar: Responsive images representing the user’s profile picture.
  • bio: A short biography or description provided by the user.
  • url: A personal website URL, if set.
  • followersCount, followingCount, postsCount: Metrics reflecting the user’s scale of influence and activity.
  • visibility: Indicates if the account is PUBLIC or PRIVATE.
  • verified: Whether the account is verified by Instagram.

With these attributes, you can highlight a user’s credibility, popularity, and content focus, helping users discover interesting profiles more quickly.

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Example Request

curl -X POST "https://api.peekalink.io/" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"link": "https://www.instagram.com/cristiano"}'

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Example Response

{
    "id": 532,
    "ok": true,
    "url": "https://www.instagram.com/cristiano/",
    "domain": "instagram.com",
    "type": "INSTAGRAM_USER",
    "status": 200,
    "updatedAt": "2024-11-27T13:28:56.501Z",
    "redirected": false,
    "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo | (@cristiano)",
    "description": "SIUUUbscribe to my Youtube Channel!",
    "icon": {
        "url": "https://cdn.peekalink.io/l9ih5hh34p97gfkdhlm5xoub/999/VsNE-OHk_8a.png",
        "width": 32,
        "height": 32,
        "backgroundColor": "#000000"
    },
    "image": {
        "thumbnail": {
            "width": 100,
            "height": 100,
            "url": "https://cdn.peekalink.io/sj4want0rjvkkk5cipk0uch9/1310/278931269_360124899498969_9006978846103417088_n.jpeg"
        },
        "medium": {
            "width": 100,
            "height": 100,
            "url": "https://cdn.peekalink.io/sj4want0rjvkkk5cipk0uch9/1310/278931269_360124899498969_9006978846103417088_n.jpeg"
        },
        "large": {
            "width": 100,
            "height": 100,
            "url": "https://cdn.peekalink.io/sj4want0rjvkkk5cipk0uch9/1310/278931269_360124899498969_9006978846103417088_n.jpeg"
        },
        "original": {
            "width": 100,
            "height": 100,
            "url": "https://cdn.peekalink.io/sj4want0rjvkkk5cipk0uch9/1310/278931269_360124899498969_9006978846103417088_n.jpeg"
        }
    },
    "instagramUser": {
        "id": 4,
        "username": "cristiano",
        "verified": true,
        "name": "Cristiano Ronaldo",
        "bio": "SIUUUbscribe to my Youtube Channel!",
        "url": "https://youtube.com/@cristiano?sub_confirmation=1",
        "followersCount": 644000000,
        "followingCount": 587,
        "postsCount": 3788,
        "visibility": "PUBLIC",
        "avatar": {
            "thumbnail": {
                "width": 100,
                "height": 100,
                "url": "https://cdn.peekalink.io/sj4want0rjvkkk5cipk0uch9/1310/278931269_360124899498969_9006978846103417088_n.jpeg"
            },
            "medium": {
                "width": 100,
                "height": 100,
                "url": "https://cdn.peekalink.io/sj4want0rjvkkk5cipk0uch9/1310/278931269_360124899498969_9006978846103417088_n.jpeg"
            },
            "large": {
                "width": 100,
                "height": 100,
                "url": "https://cdn.peekalink.io/sj4want0rjvkkk5cipk0uch9/1310/278931269_360124899498969_9006978846103417088_n.jpeg"
            },
            "original": {
                "width": 100,
                "height": 100,
                "url": "https://cdn.peekalink.io/sj4want0rjvkkk5cipk0uch9/1310/278931269_360124899498969_9006978846103417088_n.jpeg"
            }
        }
    },
    "requestId": "cm4r4u0670003713cdiekwqgv"
}

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Special Notes

  • Fallback Strategies: If certain fields (like name or description) are missing, Peekalink infers suitable defaults to maintain a consistent preview.
  • Visibility & Verification: Use these fields to present public accounts prominently or to highlight verified creators.
  • Scalable Integration: Start by showing basic profile info and incrementally add more data—like follower counts or a link to their personal website—as your use case evolves.

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Schema reference

For a full technical breakdown of all fields and validation rules, including detailed JSON schemas, please refer to the API Reference.

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