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- Get Instagram Account Insights
ActionInstagramUpdated May 2026
How do I get Instagram account analytics?
Short answer: Drop the "Instagram → Get Instagram Account Insights" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.
Inputs
The fields this action accepts.
Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Metric metric | options | Required | — |
Period period | options | Optional | — |
Since (UNIX seconds or YYYY-MM-DD) since | string | Optional | — |
Until until | string | Optional | — |
Sample request
{"metric": "{{trigger.metric}}","period": "{{trigger.period}}","since": "{{trigger.since}}","until": "{{trigger.until}}"}
Returns
{"data": [{"name": "reach","values": [{"value": 1234,"end_time": "2026-05-11T00:00:00Z"}]}]}
Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.
Triggered by
Apps that pair well as the trigger for Get Instagram Account Insights.
Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.
FAQ
Questions about Get Instagram Account Insights.
What does the Get Instagram Account Insights action do in Instagram?
Returns account-level metrics — followers, reach, impressions, profile views. For "weekly Instagram performance digest" reporting workflows.
What inputs does Get Instagram Account Insights require?
Required: Metric. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Instagram returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Get Instagram Account Insights support batch operations?
Yes. Run Get Instagram Account Insights inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Instagram's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions
Other Instagram actions.
Action
Create Media Container (step 1)
Step 1 of Instagram's two-step publishing flow — creates the media container with the image/video URL and caption. Returns a container ID; follow with Publish Post (step 2) once container is ready.
ActionGet Instagram Media
Returns a specific post by ID with engagement metrics (likes, comments, reach). For "best-performing posts this week" analysis workflows.
ActionList My Instagram Posts
Returns paginated posts on the connected Instagram Business account. For inventory, cross-platform syndication audits, or for "show me my engagement history" reporting.
ActionPublish Instagram Post (step 2)
Step 2 of Instagram's two-step publish — moves a previously-created container to live. Container must be ready (media processing complete). For "auto-publish prepared media to Instagram" workflows.
ActionReply to Instagram Comment
Posts a reply to a specific comment on a Business account's post. For "auto-respond to common questions in comments" or "thank you" engagement workflows.
ActionSend Instagram DM
Sends a DM to a user who has previously interacted with the Business account. Instagram's 24-hour messaging-window rule applies. For "respond to customer DMs from a unified inbox" workflows.
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