# Instagram Similar Accounts API. Lookalike accounts, page by page. Lookalike accounts suggested for a profile. We handle the proxies, blocks and platform changes. [Get API key](https://socialtap.dev/signup/?next=%2Fplayground%2F%3Fendpoint%3Dinstagram.similar_profiles) ## Instagram Similar Accounts API at a glance Returns the accounts Instagram suggests as similar to a public profile, in its own order, from a username, profile link or user ID. Each has its user ID, username, display name, picture, verified badge, privacy and profile link. One request returns the whole suggestion list. GET `/v1/instagram/similar_profiles` [Read the API reference](https://socialtap.dev/docs/reference/instagram/similar_profiles/index.md) - **1 credit** per page, $0.75–$1.97 per 1,000 pages - **19 typed fields** null when unknown - **50** lookalike accounts per page, Instagram's suggestion order - **`handle`** is all it needs, e.g. `natgeo` ## Send one request. Get up to 50 lookalike accounts back. Copy the request in your language, or hand it to your agent. Sign up for an API key and your first 100 credits are free. `$ npm install socialtap` `handle = natgeo` [Open in playground](https://socialtap.dev/playground/?endpoint=instagram.similar_profiles) cURL: ```shell curl 'https://socialtap.dev/v1/instagram/similar_profiles?handle=natgeo' \ -H "x-api-key: $SOCIALTAP_API_KEY" ``` TypeScript SDK: ```typescript import { SocialTap } from "socialtap"; const client = new SocialTap(); // apiKey defaults to process.env.SOCIALTAP_API_KEY const res = await client.instagram.similarProfiles.list({ handle: "natgeo" }); console.log(res.data); console.log(res.credits.charged, res.meta.request_id); ``` Node.js (fetch): ```javascript const params = new URLSearchParams({ handle: "natgeo", }); const res = await fetch(`https://socialtap.dev/v1/instagram/similar_profiles?${params}`, { headers: { "x-api-key": process.env.SOCIALTAP_API_KEY ?? "" }, }); const body = await res.json(); if (!res.ok) throw new Error(`${body.error.code}: ${body.error.message}`); const { data, page, meta } = body; console.log(data, meta.credits_charged); ``` Python (requests): ```python import os import requests res = requests.get( "https://socialtap.dev/v1/instagram/similar_profiles", params={"handle": "natgeo"}, headers={"x-api-key": os.environ["SOCIALTAP_API_KEY"]}, ) body = res.json() if not res.ok: raise RuntimeError(f"{body['error']['code']}: {body['error']['message']}") data, page, meta = body["data"], body["page"], body["meta"] print(data, meta["credits_charged"]) ``` Go (net/http): ```go package main import ( "encoding/json" "fmt" "log" "net/http" "net/url" "os" ) func main() { q := url.Values{} q.Set("handle", "natgeo") req, err := http.NewRequest("GET", "https://socialtap.dev/v1/instagram/similar_profiles?"+q.Encode(), nil) if err != nil { log.Fatal(err) } req.Header.Set("x-api-key", os.Getenv("SOCIALTAP_API_KEY")) res, err := http.DefaultClient.Do(req) if err != nil { log.Fatal(err) } defer res.Body.Close() var body struct { Data json.RawMessage `json:"data"` Page json.RawMessage `json:"page"` Meta map[string]any `json:"meta"` Error *struct { Code string `json:"code"` Message string `json:"message"` } `json:"error"` } if err := json.NewDecoder(res.Body).Decode(&body); err != nil { log.Fatal(err) } if body.Error != nil { log.Fatalf("%s: %s", body.Error.Code, body.Error.Message) } fmt.Println(string(body.Data), body.Meta["credits_charged"]) } ``` 200 OK: ```json { "data": [ { "approximate_fields": [], "avatar_url": "https://scontent-atl3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-19/93880139_247576663101568_4560165171292536832_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s150x150_tt6&_nc_cat=110&ccb=SCRUBBED&_nc_sid=SCRUBBED&efg=SCRUBBED&_nc_ohc=SCRUBBED&_nc_oc=SCRUBBED&_nc_zt=24&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_ss=7b68…", "banner_url": null, "bio": null, "category": null, "country_code": null, "created_at": null, "display_name": "NASA Solar System Exploration", "external_links": [], "id": "1611722079", "is_private": false, "is_verified": true, "location": null, "metrics": { "follower_count": null, "following_count": null, "post_count": null, "total_like_count": null, "total_view_count": null }, "platform": "instagram", "platform_specific": { "instagram": { "account_type": null, "fbid": null, "is_highlights_shown": null, "is_memorialized": null, "is_story_live": null, "pronouns": [] } }, "type": "unknown", "unknown_fields": [ "external_links", "platform_specific.instagram.pronouns" ], "url": "https://www.instagram.com/nasasolarsystem/", "username": "nasasolarsystem" }, { "approximate_fields": [], "avatar_url": "https://scontent-atl3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-19/682869933_18586755823041127_7038301864805341036_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s150x150_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ig_cache_key=GK3Esyhn_ltSjghCAGwXsWlBEq1hbmNDAQAB1501500j-ccb7-5&ccb=SCRUBBED&_nc_sid=SCRUBBED&efg=SCRUBBED&_nc_ohc=SCRUBBED&_nc_oc=S…", "banner_url": null, "bio": null, "category": null, "country_code": null, "created_at": null, "display_name": "National Geographic Your Shot", "external_links": [], "id": "1389225126", "is_private": false, "is_verified": true, "location": null, "metrics": { "follower_count": null, "following_count": null, "post_count": null, "total_like_count": null, "total_view_count": null }, "platform": "instagram", "platform_specific": { "instagram": { "account_type": null, "fbid": null, "is_highlights_shown": null, "is_memorialized": null, "is_story_live": null, "pronouns": [] } }, "type": "unknown", "unknown_fields": [ "external_links", "platform_specific.instagram.pronouns" ], "url": "https://www.instagram.com/natgeoyourshot/", "username": "natgeoyourshot" }, { "approximate_fields": [], "avatar_url": "https://scontent-atl3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-19/332350166_1219954061973263_2055192917086293201_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s150x150_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=SCRUBBED&_nc_sid=SCRUBBED&efg=SCRUBBED&_nc_ohc=SCRUBBED&_nc_oc=SCRUBBED&_nc_zt=24&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_ss=7b…", "banner_url": null, "bio": null, "category": null, "country_code": null, "created_at": null, "display_name": "UNESCO", "external_links": [], "id": "36336859", "is_private": false, "is_verified": true, "location": null, "metrics": { "follower_count": null, "following_count": null, "post_count": null, "total_like_count": null, "total_view_count": null }, "platform": "instagram", "platform_specific": { "instagram": { "account_type": null, "fbid": null, "is_highlights_shown": null, "is_memorialized": null, "is_story_live": null, "pronouns": [] } }, "type": "unknown", "unknown_fields": [ "external_links", "platform_specific.instagram.pronouns" ], "url": "https://www.instagram.com/unesco/", "username": "unesco" } ], "page": { "has_more": false, "next_cursor": null, "next_cursor_expires_at": null, "end_reason": "platform_limit" }, "meta": { "request_id": "req_3f9c2a7d1e8b4c6a9f0e2d4b6a8c0e1f", "platform": "instagram", "source": "api", "is_cached": false, "credits_charged": 1, "latency_ms": 756, "fetched_at": "2026-10-25T12:00:00Z", "input": { "kind": "profile", "id": "787132", "url": "https://www.instagram.com/natgeo/" }, "credits_remaining": 9999, "client_request_id": null, "warnings": [] } } ``` Long arrays and strings are shortened here. Real responses are complete. ## One schema on 27 platforms. The [response reference](https://socialtap.dev/docs/reference/instagram/similar_profiles/index.md#response) lists every field, its type and when it is `null`. [See the full schema](https://socialtap.dev/resources/profile/index.md). - ### Null means unknown A field Instagram doesn't show is null, never zero or an empty string, so a real zero always means zero. - ### What it accepts Instagram username with or without the @, a numeric user ID (787132), or a profile URL (instagram.com/natgeo, m.instagram.com, instagr.am, a /related_profiles/ or /reels/ view, an instagram.com/_u/ app link). - ### Write one parser Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and 24 more platforms answer in these fields, so the code that reads one reads them all. - **`platform`string**: Platform ID (tiktok, youtube, …). - **`id`string**: Platform-native account ID (string; YouTube UC…, Reddit t2_…). - **`username`string**: Handle without the @; null when the account has none. - **`display_name`string**: Display name, channel title or page name; null when empty or not exposed. - **`url`string**: Canonical profile URL. - **`type`string**: Coarse account kind, as the platform labels it; unknown when it does not (TikTok labels organizations only). New values may be added; treat unknown values as unknown. - **`bio`string**: Profile bio, channel description or page about text; null when empty or not exposed. - **`avatar_url`string**: Profile picture URL (largest available). Platform CDN URLs can expire within hours. Live data from 33 platforms. [TikTok](https://socialtap.dev/apis/tiktok/index.md) · [Instagram](https://socialtap.dev/apis/instagram/index.md) · [Facebook](https://socialtap.dev/apis/facebook/index.md) · [YouTube](https://socialtap.dev/apis/youtube/index.md) · [Reddit](https://socialtap.dev/apis/reddit/index.md) · [Threads](https://socialtap.dev/apis/threads/index.md) · [Spotify](https://socialtap.dev/apis/spotify/index.md) · [Amazon](https://socialtap.dev/apis/amazon/index.md) · [Apple Music](https://socialtap.dev/apis/applemusic/index.md) · [Pinterest](https://socialtap.dev/apis/pinterest/index.md) · [Rumble](https://socialtap.dev/apis/rumble/index.md) · [X](https://socialtap.dev/apis/x/index.md) · [Bluesky](https://socialtap.dev/apis/bluesky/index.md) · [Twitch](https://socialtap.dev/apis/twitch/index.md) · [LinkedIn](https://socialtap.dev/apis/linkedin/index.md) · [Telegram](https://socialtap.dev/apis/telegram/index.md) · [TikTok Shop](https://socialtap.dev/apis/tiktokshop/index.md) · [Kwai](https://socialtap.dev/apis/kwai/index.md) · [Snapchat](https://socialtap.dev/apis/snapchat/index.md) · [SoundCloud](https://socialtap.dev/apis/soundcloud/index.md) · [Truth Social](https://socialtap.dev/apis/truthsocial/index.md) · [Kick](https://socialtap.dev/apis/kick/index.md) · [Komi](https://socialtap.dev/apis/komi/index.md) · [Lnk.Bio](https://socialtap.dev/apis/linkbio/index.md) · [Linkme](https://socialtap.dev/apis/linkme/index.md) · [Linktree](https://socialtap.dev/apis/linktree/index.md) · [Pillar](https://socialtap.dev/apis/pillar/index.md) · [TikTok Ad Library](https://socialtap.dev/apis/tiktok-ad-library/index.md) · [Facebook Ad Library](https://socialtap.dev/apis/facebook-ad-library/index.md) · [Facebook Events](https://socialtap.dev/apis/facebook-events/index.md) · [Facebook Marketplace](https://socialtap.dev/apis/facebook-marketplace/index.md) · [Google Ads Transparency Center](https://socialtap.dev/apis/google-ads-transparency/index.md) · [LinkedIn Ad Library](https://socialtap.dev/apis/linkedin-ad-library/index.md) ## What teams build with the Instagram Similar Accounts API. - ### Find creators in a known account's niche - ### Build lookalike lists for influencer outreach - ### Map an account's competitors - ### Seed a crawl of related accounts ## Good to know before you build. - Logged out, Instagram shows a shorter suggestion list than signed-in users see and no further pages, so page.end_reason is platform_limit. An account with no suggestions ends with end. - Suggestions have no bio, links or counts, so metrics, bio and external_links are null or empty. The Instagram Profile API has them. - A private account has no suggestions logged out and returns private_or_unavailable. - If Instagram's first suggestions query fails, its desktop query returns the same list with platform_specific.instagram.fbid set and is_private null. - avatar_url is an Instagram CDN link that expires. ## 1 credit per page. Failed requests are free. Buy credits once and spend them on any endpoint, on any platform. [Plans and packs](https://socialtap.dev/pricing/index.md) · [How this endpoint is priced](https://socialtap.dev/docs/reference/instagram/similar_profiles/index.md#pricing) · [How credits work](https://socialtap.dev/docs/credits/index.md) | Source | Price per successful page | Per 1,000 pages | | --- | --- | --- | | Platform API `api` | 1 credit | $0.75–$1.97 | - Cache hits are free. - Credits from packs and top-ups never expire. - A monthly plan's credits are spent first, and what is left of them ends at each renewal. - Prices exclude tax: sales tax is added at checkout where it applies. - Outside the US, plans and packs are sold to businesses: checkout asks for your VAT, GST or other business tax ID. ## Questions about the Instagram Similar Accounts API. More in the [API reference](https://socialtap.dev/docs/reference/instagram/similar_profiles/index.md). **Is the list the same for everyone?** Yes, for logged-out visitors. It depends on the account you ask about, not on who asks, and stays stable between requests. **How much does the Instagram Similar Accounts API cost?** A page of up to 50 lookalike accounts costs 1 credit. Every successful page is charged, empty pages included. SocialTap credits cost $0.75–$1.97 per 1,000, depending on the plan or pack. **How do I get the next page?** Repeat the same request with cursor set to page.next_cursor from the previous response, keeping the other parameters. When page.has_more is false there are no more pages. Cursors expire after 24 hours. Other platforms ## Profiles on 26 more platforms. - [TikTok Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/tiktok/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/tiktok/profile`) - [Facebook Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/facebook/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/facebook/profile`) - [YouTube Channel API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/youtube/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/youtube/profile`) - [Reddit Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/reddit/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/reddit/profile`) - [Threads Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/threads/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/threads/profile`) - [Spotify Artist API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/spotify/artist/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/spotify/artist`) - [Amazon Shop API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/amazon/shop/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/amazon/shop`) - [Apple Music Artist API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/applemusic/artist/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/applemusic/artist`) - [Pinterest Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/pinterest/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/pinterest/profile`) - [Rumble Channel API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/rumble/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/rumble/profile`) - [X (Twitter) Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/x/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/x/profile`) - [Bluesky Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/bluesky/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/bluesky/profile`) - [Twitch Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/twitch/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/twitch/profile`) - [LinkedIn Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/linkedin/profile/index.md) (From 1 credit · `GET /v1/linkedin/profile`) - [Telegram Channel API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/telegram/channel/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/telegram/channel`) - [Kwai Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/kwai/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/kwai/profile`) - [Snapchat Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/snapchat/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/snapchat/profile`) - [SoundCloud Artist API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/soundcloud/artist/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/soundcloud/artist`) - [Truth Social Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/truthsocial/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/truthsocial/profile`) - [Komi Page API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/komi/page/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/komi/page`) - [Lnk.Bio Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/linkbio/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/linkbio/profile`) - [Linkme Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/linkme/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/linkme/profile`) - [Linktree Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/linktree/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/linktree/profile`) - [Pillar Page API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/pillar/page/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/pillar/page`) - [Facebook Ad Library Advertiser Search API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/facebook/search_advertisers/index.md) (1 credit / page · `GET /v1/facebook/search_advertisers`) - [Google Ads Transparency Center Advertiser API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/google/advertiser/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/google/advertiser`) More Instagram ## Instagram API. 28 endpoints, one key. - [Instagram Post API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/instagram/post/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/instagram/post`) - [Instagram Story API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/instagram/story/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/instagram/story`) - [Instagram Posts API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/instagram/posts/index.md) (1 credit / page · `GET /v1/instagram/posts`) - [Instagram Reels API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/instagram/reels/index.md) (1 credit / page · `GET /v1/instagram/reels`) - [Instagram Search API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/instagram/search_posts/index.md) (1 credit / page · `GET /v1/instagram/search_posts`) - [Instagram Audio Reels API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/instagram/sound_posts/index.md) (1 credit / page · `GET /v1/instagram/sound_posts`) - [Instagram Hashtag Posts API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/instagram/hashtag_posts/index.md) (1 credit / page · `GET /v1/instagram/hashtag_posts`) - [Instagram Location Posts API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/instagram/place_posts/index.md) (1 credit / page · `GET /v1/instagram/place_posts`) - [Instagram Trending Reels API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/instagram/trending_posts/index.md) (1 credit / page · `GET /v1/instagram/trending_posts`) - [Instagram Highlight Stories API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/instagram/playlist_stories/index.md) (1 credit / page · `GET /v1/instagram/playlist_stories`) - [Instagram Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/instagram/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/instagram/profile`) - [Instagram Comment API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/instagram/comment/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/instagram/comment`) - [Instagram Comments API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/instagram/comments/index.md) (1 credit / page · `GET /v1/instagram/comments`) - [Instagram Reels Transcript API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/instagram/transcript/index.md) (From 1 credit · `GET /v1/instagram/transcript`) - [Instagram Hashtag API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/instagram/hashtag/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/instagram/hashtag`) - [Instagram Hashtag Search API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/instagram/search_hashtags/index.md) (1 credit / page · `GET /v1/instagram/search_hashtags`) - [Instagram User Search API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/instagram/search_profiles/index.md) (From 1 credit / page · `GET /v1/instagram/search_profiles`) - [Instagram Audio Search API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/instagram/search_sounds/index.md) (From 1 credit / page · `GET /v1/instagram/search_sounds`) - [Instagram Location Search API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/instagram/search_places/index.md) (From 1 credit / page · `GET /v1/instagram/search_places`) - [Instagram Highlights API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/instagram/highlights/index.md) (1 credit / page · `GET /v1/instagram/highlights`) - [Instagram Engagement API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/instagram/engagement/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/instagram/engagement`) - [Instagram Search Suggestions API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/instagram/search_suggestions/index.md) (1 credit / page · `GET /v1/instagram/search_suggestions`) - [Instagram Location API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/instagram/place/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/instagram/place`) - [Instagram Audio API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/instagram/sound/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/instagram/sound`) - [Instagram Topic API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/instagram/topic/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/instagram/topic`) - [Instagram Embed API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/instagram/embed/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/instagram/embed`) - [Instagram Username Availability API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/instagram/username/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/instagram/username`) ## Try it on an account you know. Paste its handle or link in the playground, or copy the request into your code. 100free credits - No credit card - Failed requests are free - Works on all 218 endpoints [Start for free](https://socialtap.dev/signup/) [Read the docs](https://socialtap.dev/docs/index.md) --- [HTML version](https://socialtap.dev/apis/instagram/similar_profiles/) · [Docs index for AI agents](https://socialtap.dev/llms.txt) · [All docs in one file](https://socialtap.dev/llms-full.txt)