Instagram Scraping Parameters

Web Scraper API Instagram Scraping Parameters

Use Thordata's Web Scraper API to configure Instagram scraping parameters, including profile URL, maximum number of posts, start date, end date, post type, post URL, username, number of comments to scrape, whether to scrape latest comments, whether to scrape replies, maximum number of Reels to scrape, and more.

Unique Identifier:

token ,Access token (required)

This parameter serves as the API access token to ensure the legitimacy of the scraping request.

Request Example:

Bearer ********************************

curl -X POST "https://scraperapi.thordata.com/builder" ^
  -H "Authorization: Bearer ********************************" ^
  -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" ^
  -d "spider_name=instagram.com" ^
  -d "spider_id=ins_posts_by-profileurl" ^
  -d "spider_parameters=[{\"profileurl\": \"https://www.instagram.com/marcusfaberfdp\",\"resultsLimit\": \"5\",\"start_date\": \"01-01-2025\",\"end_date\": \"03-01-2025\",\"post_type\": \"Post\"},{\"profileurl\": \"https://www.instagram.com/meta/\",\"resultsLimit\": \"5\",\"start_date\": \"03-01-2025\",\"end_date\": \"03-17-2025\",\"post_type\": \"Post\"}]" ^
  -d "spider_errors=true" ^
  -d "file_name={{TasksID}}"

Product - Scraping Post Information:

  1. Ins - Scrape post information via profile URL

spider_idAssociated scraper tool (required)

It defines the scraper tool to be used.

Request Example:

spider_id=ins_posts_by-profileurl

curl -X POST "https://scraperapi.thordata.com/builder" ^
  -H "Authorization: Bearer Token-ID" ^
  -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" ^
  -d "spider_name=instagram.com" ^
  -d "spider_id=ins_posts_by-profileurl" ^
  -d "spider_parameters=[{\"profileurl\": \"https://www.instagram.com/marcusfaberfdp\",\"resultsLimit\": \"5\",\"start_date\": \"01-01-2025\",\"end_date\": \"03-01-2025\",\"post_type\": \"Post\"},{\"profileurl\": \"https://www.instagram.com/meta/\",\"resultsLimit\": \"5\",\"start_date\": \"03-01-2025\",\"end_date\": \"03-17-2025\",\"post_type\": \"Post\"}]" ^
  -d "spider_errors=true" ^
  -d "file_name={{TasksID}}"
profileurlProfile URL (required)

This parameter is used to specify the Instagram profile URL to scrape.

Request Example:

"profileurl": "https://www.instagram.com/marcusfaberfdp"

curl -X POST "https://scraperapi.thordata.com/builder" ^
  -H "Authorization: Bearer Token-ID" ^
  -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" ^
  -d "spider_name=instagram.com" ^
  -d "spider_id=ins_posts_by-profileurl" ^
  -d "spider_parameters=[{\"profileurl\": \"https://www.instagram.com/marcusfaberfdp\",\"resultsLimit\": \"5\",\"start_date\": \"01-01-2025\",\"end_date\": \"03-01-2025\",\"post_type\": \"Post\"},{\"profileurl\": \"https://www.instagram.com/meta/\",\"resultsLimit\": \"5\",\"start_date\": \"03-01-2025\",\"end_date\": \"03-17-2025\",\"post_type\": \"Post\"}]" ^
  -d "spider_errors=true" ^
  -d "file_name={{TasksID}}"
resultsLimitMaximum number of posts (required)

This parameter is used to specify the maximum number of posts to scrape.

Request Example:

"resultsLimit": "5"

curl -X POST "https://scraperapi.thordata.com/builder" ^
  -H "Authorization: Bearer Token-ID" ^
  -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" ^
  -d "spider_name=instagram.com" ^
  -d "spider_id=ins_posts_by-profileurl" ^
  -d "spider_parameters=[{\"profileurl\": \"https://www.instagram.com/marcusfaberfdp\",\"resultsLimit\": \"5\",\"start_date\": \"01-01-2025\",\"end_date\": \"03-01-2025\",\"post_type\": \"Post\"},{\"profileurl\": \"https://www.instagram.com/meta/\",\"resultsLimit\": \"5\",\"start_date\": \"03-01-2025\",\"end_date\": \"03-17-2025\",\"post_type\": \"Post\"}]" ^
  -d "spider_errors=true" ^
  -d "file_name={{TasksID}}"
start_dateStart date (optional)

This parameter specifies the start date for scraping posts.

Request Example:

"start_date": "01-01-2025"

curl -X POST "https://scraperapi.thordata.com/builder" ^
  -H "Authorization: Bearer Token-ID" ^
  -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" ^
  -d "spider_name=instagram.com" ^
  -d "spider_id=ins_posts_by-profileurl" ^
  -d "spider_parameters=[{\"profileurl\": \"https://www.instagram.com/marcusfaberfdp\",\"resultsLimit\": \"5\",\"start_date\": \"01-01-2025\",\"end_date\": \"03-01-2025\",\"post_type\": \"Post\"},{\"profileurl\": \"https://www.instagram.com/meta/\",\"resultsLimit\": \"5\",\"start_date\": \"03-01-2025\",\"end_date\": \"03-17-2025\",\"post_type\": \"Post\"}]" ^
  -d "spider_errors=true" ^
  -d "file_name={{TasksID}}"
end_dateEnd date (optional)

This parameter specifies the end date for scraping posts.

Request Example:

"end_date": "03-01-2025"

curl -X POST "https://scraperapi.thordata.com/builder" ^
  -H "Authorization: Bearer Token-ID" ^
  -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" ^
  -d "spider_name=instagram.com" ^
  -d "spider_id=ins_posts_by-profileurl" ^
  -d "spider_parameters=[{\"profileurl\": \"https://www.instagram.com/marcusfaberfdp\",\"resultsLimit\": \"5\",\"start_date\": \"01-01-2025\",\"end_date\": \"03-01-2025\",\"post_type\": \"Post\"},{\"profileurl\": \"https://www.instagram.com/meta/\",\"resultsLimit\": \"5\",\"start_date\": \"03-01-2025\",\"end_date\": \"03-17-2025\",\"post_type\": \"Post\"}]" ^
  -d "spider_errors=true" ^
  -d "file_name={{TasksID}}"
post_typePost type (optional)

This parameter specifies the type of posts to scrape, either Post or Reel. Parameter values: Post Reel

Request Example:

"post_type": "Post"

curl -X POST "https://scraperapi.thordata.com/builder" ^
  -H "Authorization: Bearer Token-ID" ^
  -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" ^
  -d "spider_name=instagram.com" ^
  -d "spider_id=ins_posts_by-profileurl" ^
  -d "spider_parameters=[{\"profileurl\": \"https://www.instagram.com/marcusfaberfdp\",\"resultsLimit\": \"5\",\"start_date\": \"01-01-2025\",\"end_date\": \"03-01-2025\",\"post_type\": \"Post\"},{\"profileurl\": \"https://www.instagram.com/meta/\",\"resultsLimit\": \"5\",\"start_date\": \"03-01-2025\",\"end_date\": \"03-17-2025\",\"post_type\": \"Post\"}]" ^
  -d "spider_errors=true" ^
  -d "file_name={{TasksID}}"
  1. Ins - Scrape detailed post information via post URL

spider_idAssociated scraper tool (required)

It defines the scraper tool to be used.

Request Example:

spider_id=ins_posts_by-posturl

curl -X POST "https://scraperapi.thordata.com/builder" ^
  -H "Authorization: Bearer Token-ID" ^
  -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" ^
  -d "spider_name=instagram.com" ^
  -d "spider_id=ins_posts_by-posturl" ^
  -d "spider_parameters=[{\"posturl\": \"https://www.instagram.com/p/Cuf4s0MNqNr\"},{\"posturl\": \"https://www.instagram.com/p/Cuvy6JbtyQ6\"},{\"posturl\": \"https://www.instagram.com/cats_of_instagram/reel/DBtVmu3zD6V/\"}]" ^
  -d "spider_errors=true" ^
  -d "file_name={{TasksID}}"
posturlPost URL (required)

This parameter is used to specify the Instagram post URL to scrape.

Request Example:

"posturl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/Cuf4s0MNqNr"

curl -X POST "https://scraperapi.thordata.com/builder" ^
  -H "Authorization: Bearer Token-ID" ^
  -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" ^
  -d "spider_name=instagram.com" ^
  -d "spider_id=ins_posts_by-posturl" ^
  -d "spider_parameters=[{\"posturl\": \"https://www.instagram.com/p/Cuf4s0MNqNr\"},{\"posturl\": \"https://www.instagram.com/p/Cuvy6JbtyQ6\"},{\"posturl\": \"https://www.instagram.com/cats_of_instagram/reel/DBtVmu3zD6V/\"}]" ^
  -d "spider_errors=true" ^
  -d "file_name={{TasksID}}"

Product - Scraping Instagram Personal Information:

  1. Ins - Scrape personal information via username

spider_idAssociated scraper tool (required)

It defines the scraper tool to be used.

Request Example:

spider_id=ins_profiles_by-username

curl -X POST "https://scraperapi.thordata.com/builder" ^
  -H "Authorization: Bearer Token-ID" ^
  -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" ^
  -d "spider_name=instagram.com" ^
  -d "spider_id=ins_profiles_by-username" ^
  -d "spider_parameters=[{\"username\": \"zoobarcelona\"},{\"username\": \"marcusfaberfdp\"}]" ^
  -d "spider_errors=true" ^
  -d "file_name={{TasksID}}"
usernameUsername (required)

This parameter is used to specify the Instagram username to scrape.

Request Example:

"username": "zoobarcelona"

curl -X POST "https://scraperapi.thordata.com/builder" ^
  -H "Authorization: Bearer Token-ID" ^
  -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" ^
  -d "spider_name=instagram.com" ^
  -d "spider_id=ins_profiles_by-username" ^
  -d "spider_parameters=[{\"username\": \"zoobarcelona\"},{\"username\": \"marcusfaberfdp\"}]" ^
  -d "spider_errors=true" ^
  -d "file_name={{TasksID}}"
  1. Ins - Scrape personal information via profile URL

spider_idAssociated scraper tool (required)

It defines the scraper tool to be used.

Request Example:

spider_id=ins_profiles_by-profileurl

curl -X POST "https://scraperapi.thordata.com/builder" ^
  -H "Authorization: Bearer Token-ID" ^
  -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" ^
  -d "spider_name=instagram.com" ^
  -d "spider_id=ins_profiles_by-profileurl" ^
  -d "spider_parameters=[{\"profileurl\": \"https://www.instagram.com/cats_of_world_/\"},{\"profileurl\": \"https://www.instagram.com/dogsofinstagram/\"},{\"profileurl\": \"https://www.instagram.com/marcusfaberfdp\"}]" ^
  -d "spider_errors=true" ^
  -d "file_name={{TasksID}}"
profileurlProfile URL (required)

This parameter is used to specify the Instagram profile URL to scrape.

Request Example:

"profileurl": "https://www.instagram.com/cats_of_world_/"

curl -X POST "https://scraperapi.thordata.com/builder" ^
  -H "Authorization: Bearer Token-ID" ^
  -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" ^
  -d "spider_name=instagram.com" ^
  -d "spider_id=ins_profiles_by-profileurl" ^
  -d "spider_parameters=[{\"profileurl\": \"https://www.instagram.com/cats_of_world_/\"},{\"profileurl\": \"https://www.instagram.com/dogsofinstagram/\"},{\"profileurl\": \"https://www.instagram.com/marcusfaberfdp\"}]" ^
  -d "spider_errors=true" ^
  -d "file_name={{TasksID}}"

Product - Scraping Instagram Post Comments:

  1. Ins - Scrape post comments via post URL

spider_idAssociated scraper tool (required)

It defines the scraper tool to be used.

Request Example:

spider_id=ins_comment_by-posturl

curl -X POST "https://scraperapi.thordata.com/builder" ^
  -H "Authorization: Bearer Token-ID" ^
  -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" ^
  -d "spider_name=instagram.com" ^
  -d "spider_id=ins_comment_by-posturl" ^
  -d "spider_parameters=[{\"posturl\": \"https://www.instagram.com/cats_of_instagram/reel/C4GLo_eLO2e/\",\"num_of_comments\": \"10\",\"isNewestComments\": \"true\",\"includeNestedComments\": \"true\"},{\"posturl\": \"https://www.instagram.com/catsofinstagram/p/CesFC7JLyFl/?img_index=1\",\"num_of_comments\": \"10\",\"isNewestComments\": \"true\",\"includeNestedComments\": \"true\"}]" ^
  -d "spider_errors=true" ^
  -d "file_name={{TasksID}}"
posturlPost URL (required)

This parameter is used to specify the Instagram post URL to scrape.

Request Example:

"posturl": "https://www.instagram.com/cats_of_instagram/reel/C4GLo_eLO2e/"

curl -X POST "https://scraperapi.thordata.com/builder" ^
  -H "Authorization: Bearer Token-ID" ^
  -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" ^
  -d "spider_name=instagram.com" ^
  -d "spider_id=ins_comment_by-posturl" ^
  -d "spider_parameters=[{\"posturl\": \"https://www.instagram.com/cats_of_instagram/reel/C4GLo_eLO2e/\",\"num_of_comments\": \"10\",\"isNewestComments\": \"true\",\"includeNestedComments\": \"true\"},{\"posturl\": \"https://www.instagram.com/catsofinstagram/p/CesFC7JLyFl/?img_index=1\",\"num_of_comments\": \"10\",\"isNewestComments\": \"true\",\"includeNestedComments\": \"true\"}]" ^
  -d "spider_errors=true" ^
  -d "file_name={{TasksID}}"
resultsLimitNumber of comments to scrape (required)

This parameter is used to specify the maximum number of comments to scrape.

Request Example:

"num_of_comments": "10"

curl -X POST "https://scraperapi.thordata.com/builder" ^
  -H "Authorization: Bearer Token-ID" ^
  -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" ^
  -d "spider_name=instagram.com" ^
  -d "spider_id=ins_comment_by-posturl" ^
  -d "spider_parameters=[{\"posturl\": \"https://www.instagram.com/cats_of_instagram/reel/C4GLo_eLO2e/\",\"num_of_comments\": \"10\",\"isNewestComments\": \"true\",\"includeNestedComments\": \"true\"},{\"posturl\": \"https://www.instagram.com/catsofinstagram/p/CesFC7JLyFl/?img_index=1\",\"num_of_comments\": \"10\",\"isNewestComments\": \"true\",\"includeNestedComments\": \"true\"}]" ^
  -d "spider_errors=true" ^
  -d "file_name={{TasksID}}"
isNewestCommentsScrape latest comments (optional)

This parameter specifies whether the comments should be sorted by the latest time. Parameter values: true false

Request Example:

"isNewestComments": "true"

curl -X POST "https://scraperapi.thordata.com/builder" ^
  -H "Authorization: Bearer Token-ID" ^
  -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" ^
  -d "spider_name=instagram.com" ^
  -d "spider_id=ins_comment_by-posturl" ^
  -d "spider_parameters=[{\"posturl\": \"https://www.instagram.com/cats_of_instagram/reel/C4GLo_eLO2e/\",\"num_of_comments\": \"10\",\"isNewestComments\": \"true\",\"includeNestedComments\": \"true\"},{\"posturl\": \"https://www.instagram.com/catsofinstagram/p/CesFC7JLyFl/?img_index=1\",\"num_of_comments\": \"10\",\"isNewestComments\": \"true\",\"includeNestedComments\": \"true\"}]" ^
  -d "spider_errors=true" ^
  -d "file_name={{TasksID}}"
includeNestedCommentsScrape replies (optional)

This parameter specifies whether to scrape replies to comments. Parameter values: true false

Request Example:

"includeNestedComments": "true"

curl -X POST "https://scraperapi.thordata.com/builder" ^
  -H "Authorization: Bearer Token-ID" ^
  -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" ^
  -d "spider_name=instagram.com" ^
  -d "spider_id=ins_comment_by-posturl" ^
  -d "spider_parameters=[{\"posturl\": \"https://www.instagram.com/cats_of_instagram/reel/C4GLo_eLO2e/\",\"num_of_comments\": \"10\",\"isNewestComments\": \"true\",\"includeNestedComments\": \"true\"},{\"posturl\": \"https://www.instagram.com/catsofinstagram/p/CesFC7JLyFl/?img_index=1\",\"num_of_comments\": \"10\",\"isNewestComments\": \"true\",\"includeNestedComments\": \"true\"}]" ^
  -d "spider_errors=true" ^
  -d "file_name={{TasksID}}"

Product - Scraping Instagram Reels Information:

  1. Ins - Scrape Reels information via URL

spider_idAssociated scraper tool (required)

It defines the scraper tool to be used.

Request Example:

spider_id=ins_reel_by-url

curl -X POST "https://scraperapi.thordata.com/builder" ^
  -H "Authorization: Bearer Token-ID" ^
  -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" ^
  -d "spider_name=instagram.com" ^
  -d "spider_id=ins_reel_by-url" ^
  -d "spider_parameters=[{\"url\": \"https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5Rdyj_q7YN/\"},{\"url\": \"https://www.instagram.com/reel/C85BZjeSHuO\"}]" ^
  -d "spider_errors=true" ^
  -d "file_name={{TasksID}}"
urlURL (required)

This parameter is used to specify the Instagram URL to scrape.

Request Example:

"url": "https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5Rdyj_q7YN/"

curl -X POST "https://scraperapi.thordata.com/builder" ^
  -H "Authorization: Bearer Token-ID" ^
  -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" ^
  -d "spider_name=instagram.com" ^
  -d "spider_id=ins_reel_by-url" ^
  -d "spider_parameters=[{\"url\": \"https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5Rdyj_q7YN/\"},{\"url\": \"https://www.instagram.com/reel/C85BZjeSHuO\"}]" ^
  -d "spider_errors=true" ^
  -d "file_name={{TasksID}}"

2、Ins - Scrape Reels information via list URL

spider_idAssociated scraper tool (required)

It defines the scraper tool to be used.

Request Example:

spider_id=ins_allreel_by-url

curl -X POST "https://scraperapi.thordata.com/builder" ^
  -H "Authorization: Bearer Token-ID" ^
  -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" ^
  -d "spider_name=instagram.com" ^
  -d "spider_id=ins_allreel_by-url" ^
  -d "spider_parameters=[{\"url\": \"https://www.instagram.com/billieeilish\",\"num_of_posts\": \"30\",\"posts_to_not_include\": \"\",\"start_date\": \"07-07-2025\",\"end_date\": \"09-09-2025\"}]" ^
  -d "spider_errors=true" ^
  -d "file_name={{TasksID}}"
urlURL (required)

This parameter is used to specify the Instagram list URL to scrape.

Request Example:

"url": "https://www.instagram.com/billieeilish"

curl -X POST "https://scraperapi.thordata.com/builder" ^
  -H "Authorization: Bearer Token-ID" ^
  -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" ^
  -d "spider_name=instagram.com" ^
  -d "spider_id=ins_allreel_by-url" ^
  -d "spider_parameters=[{\"url\": \"https://www.instagram.com/billieeilish\",\"num_of_posts\": \"30\",\"posts_to_not_include\": \"\",\"start_date\": \"07-07-2025\",\"end_date\": \"09-09-2025\"}]" ^
  -d "spider_errors=true" ^
  -d "file_name={{TasksID}}"
num_of_postsMaximum number of Reels to scrape (optional)

This parameter specifies the maximum number of Reels to scrape.

Request Example:

"num_of_posts": "30"

curl -X POST "https://scraperapi.thordata.com/builder" ^
  -H "Authorization: Bearer Token-ID" ^
  -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" ^
  -d "spider_name=instagram.com" ^
  -d "spider_id=ins_allreel_by-url" ^
  -d "spider_parameters=[{\"url\": \"https://www.instagram.com/billieeilish\",\"num_of_posts\": \"30\",\"posts_to_not_include\": \"\",\"start_date\": \"07-07-2025\",\"end_date\": \"09-09-2025\"}]" ^
  -d "spider_errors=true" ^
  -d "file_name={{TasksID}}"
posts_to_not_includePosts to exclude (optional)

This parameter specifies which Reels to exclude from scraping.

Request Example:

"posts_to_not_include": ""

curl -X POST "https://scraperapi.thordata.com/builder" ^
  -H "Authorization: Bearer Token-ID" ^
  -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" ^
  -d "spider_name=instagram.com" ^
  -d "spider_id=ins_allreel_by-url" ^
  -d "spider_parameters=[{\"url\": \"https://www.instagram.com/billieeilish\",\"num_of_posts\": \"30\",\"posts_to_not_include\": \"\",\"start_date\": \"07-07-2025\",\"end_date\": \"09-09-2025\"}]" ^
  -d "spider_errors=true" ^
  -d "file_name={{TasksID}}"
start_date Start date (optional)

This parameter specifies the start date for scraping posts, format: mm-dd-yyyy, should be before "end_date".

Request Example:

"start_date": "07-07-2025"

curl -X POST "https://scraperapi.thordata.com/builder" ^
  -H "Authorization: Bearer Token-ID" ^
  -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" ^
  -d "spider_name=instagram.com" ^
  -d "spider_id=ins_allreel_by-url" ^
  -d "spider_parameters=[{\"url\": \"https://www.instagram.com/billieeilish\",\"num_of_posts\": \"30\",\"posts_to_not_include\": \"\",\"start_date\": \"07-07-2025\",\"end_date\": \"09-09-2025\"}]" ^
  -d "spider_errors=true" ^
  -d "file_name={{TasksID}}"
end_dateEnd date (optional)

This parameter specifies the end date for scraping posts, format: mm-dd-yyyy, should be after "start_date".

Request Example:

"end_date": "09-09-2025"

curl -X POST "https://scraperapi.thordata.com/builder" ^
  -H "Authorization: Bearer Token-ID" ^
  -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" ^
  -d "spider_name=instagram.com" ^
  -d "spider_id=ins_allreel_by-url" ^
  -d "spider_parameters=[{\"url\": \"https://www.instagram.com/billieeilish\",\"num_of_posts\": \"30\",\"posts_to_not_include\": \"\",\"start_date\": \"07-07-2025\",\"end_date\": \"09-09-2025\"}]" ^
  -d "spider_errors=true" ^
  -d "file_name={{TasksID}}"

3、Ins - Scrape Reels information via URL

spider_idAssociated scraper tool (required)

It defines the scraper tool to be used.

Request Example:

spider_id=ins_reel_by-listurl

curl -X POST "https://scraperapi.thordata.com/builder" ^
  -H "Authorization: Bearer Token-ID" ^
  -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" ^
  -d "spider_name=instagram.com" ^
  -d "spider_id=ins_reel_by-listurl" ^
  -d "spider_parameters=[{\"url\": \"https://www.instagram.com/espn\",\"num_of_posts\": \"10\",\"posts_to_not_include\": \"\",\"start_date\": \"07-07-2025\",\"end_date\": \"09-09-2025\"}]" ^
  -d "spider_errors=true" ^
  -d "file_name={{TasksID}}"
urlURL (required)

This parameter is used to specify the Instagram URL to scrape.

Request Example:

"url": "https://www.instagram.com/espn"

curl -X POST "https://scraperapi.thordata.com/builder" ^
  -H "Authorization: Bearer Token-ID" ^
  -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" ^
  -d "spider_name=instagram.com" ^
  -d "spider_id=ins_reel_by-listurl" ^
  -d "spider_parameters=[{\"url\": \"https://www.instagram.com/espn\",\"num_of_posts\": \"10\",\"posts_to_not_include\": \"\",\"start_date\": \"07-07-2025\",\"end_date\": \"09-09-2025\"}]" ^
  -d "spider_errors=true" ^
  -d "file_name={{TasksID}}"
num_of_postsMaximum number of Reels to scrape (optional)

This parameter specifies the maximum number of Reels to scrape.

Request Example:

"num_of_posts": "10"

curl -X POST "https://scraperapi.thordata.com/builder" ^
  -H "Authorization: Bearer Token-ID" ^
  -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" ^
  -d "spider_name=instagram.com" ^
  -d "spider_id=ins_reel_by-listurl" ^
  -d "spider_parameters=[{\"url\": \"https://www.instagram.com/espn\",\"num_of_posts\": \"10\",\"posts_to_not_include\": \"\",\"start_date\": \"07-07-2025\",\"end_date\": \"09-09-2025\"}]" ^
  -d "spider_errors=true" ^
  -d "file_name={{TasksID}}"
posts_to_not_includePosts to exclude (optional)

This parameter specifies which Reels to exclude from scraping.

Request Example:

"posts_to_not_include": ""

curl -X POST "https://scraperapi.thordata.com/builder" ^
  -H "Authorization: Bearer Token-ID" ^
  -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" ^
  -d "spider_name=instagram.com" ^
  -d "spider_id=ins_reel_by-listurl" ^
  -d "spider_parameters=[{\"url\": \"https://www.instagram.com/espn\",\"num_of_posts\": \"10\",\"posts_to_not_include\": \"\",\"start_date\": \"07-07-2025\",\"end_date\": \"09-09-2025\"}]" ^
  -d "spider_errors=true" ^
  -d "file_name={{TasksID}}"
start_dateStart date (optional)

This parameter specifies the start date for scraping posts, format: mm-dd-yyyy, should be before "end_date".

Request Example:

"start_date": "07-07-2025"

curl -X POST "https://scraperapi.thordata.com/builder" ^
  -H "Authorization: Bearer Token-ID" ^
  -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" ^
  -d "spider_name=instagram.com" ^
  -d "spider_id=ins_reel_by-listurl" ^
  -d "spider_parameters=[{\"url\": \"https://www.instagram.com/espn\",\"num_of_posts\": \"10\",\"posts_to_not_include\": \"\",\"start_date\": \"07-07-2025\",\"end_date\": \"09-09-2025\"}]" ^
  -d "spider_errors=true" ^
  -d "file_name={{TasksID}}"
end_dateEnd date (optional)

This parameter specifies the end date for scraping posts, format: mm-dd-yyyy, should be after "start_date".

Request Example:

"end_date": "09-09-2025"

curl -X POST "https://scraperapi.thordata.com/builder" ^
  -H "Authorization: Bearer Token-ID" ^
  -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" ^
  -d "spider_name=instagram.com" ^
  -d "spider_id=ins_reel_by-listurl" ^
  -d "spider_parameters=[{\"url\": \"https://www.instagram.com/espn\",\"num_of_posts\": \"10\",\"posts_to_not_include\": \"\",\"start_date\": \"07-07-2025\",\"end_date\": \"09-09-2025\"}]" ^
  -d "spider_errors=true" ^
  -d "file_name={{TasksID}}"

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