Instagram Reels by Audio API: Track Sound Usage & Trends

Sound drives Instagram Reels discovery. This API lets you find all Reels using a specific audio track—perfect for UGC discovery, trend tracking, and music marketing.

Why Track Audio Usage?

• UGC Discovery - Find user-generated content using your brand's audio
• Trend Analysis - Track which sounds are gaining momentum
• Music Marketing - Monitor song performance on Instagram
• Influencer Research - See who's using trending sounds
• Content Strategy - Identify audio trends to incorporate

Using the Reels by Audio API

const response = await fetch(
  'https://api.sociavault.com/v1/scrape/instagram/reels-by-song?audio_id=844716519067330',
  {
    headers: { 'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY' }
  }
);

const result = await response.json();

Parameters

Parameter	Required	Description
audio_id	Yes	The Instagram audio/music ID
max_id	No	Pagination cursor from paging_info.max_id

Sample Response

{
  "success": true,
  "items": [
    {
      "media": {
        "pk": "3652360178415977960",
        "id": "3652360178415977960_4396457",
        "code": "DKvyjsyREXo",
        "taken_at": 1749615300,
        "media_type": 2,
        "play_count": 66233,
        "like_count": 4570,
        "comment_count": 59,
        "video_duration": 26.574,
        "has_audio": true,
        "caption": {
          "text": "Here for the soft wins and good energy 💃🏿😊\n\n🎥 @jkvzxc ...",
          "created_at": 1749616067
        },
        "user": {
          "username": "teresitassen",
          "full_name": "Winwyn Marquez",
          "is_verified": true,
          "profile_pic_url": "https://..."
        },
        "video_versions": [
          { "url": "https://...", "width": 480, "height": 853 }
        ],
        "image_versions2": {
          "candidates": [
            { "url": "https://...", "width": 540, "height": 960 }
          ]
        },
        "coauthor_producers": [
          { "username": "pongniu", "full_name": "Pong Niu" }
        ]
      }
    }
  ],
  "paging_info": {
    "max_id": "Gpa-z7y0tM7...",
    "more_available": true
  },
  "formatted_media_count": "73.2K reels",
  "metadata": {
    "original_sound_info": {
      "original_audio_title": "Original audio",
      "duration_in_ms": 11920,
      "formatted_clips_media_count": "73.2K reels",
      "ig_artist": {
        "username": "teresitassen",
        "full_name": "Winwyn Marquez"
      }
    }
  }
}

Finding Audio IDs

To use this endpoint, you need an audio ID. Here's how to get it:

From a Reel URL

Extract the audio ID from any Reel using the Post Info endpoint:

const reelInfo = await fetch(
  'https://api.sociavault.com/v1/scrape/instagram/post-info?url=https://www.instagram.com/reel/ABC123xyz/',
  {
    headers: { 'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY' }
  }
);

const result = await reelInfo.json();
const audioId = result.data.data.xdt_shortcode_media.clips_music_attribution_info?.audio_id;
// Use this audioId for the reels-by-song endpoint

Use Cases

Brand UGC Discovery

Find content using your brand's audio:

async function findBrandUGC(brandAudioId) {
  const response = await fetch(
    `https://api.sociavault.com/v1/scrape/instagram/reels-by-song?audio_id=${brandAudioId}`,
    { headers: { 'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY' } }
  );
  const result = await response.json();
  
  // Filter for high-performing reels
  const qualityUGC = result.items.filter(item => 
    item.media.play_count > 10000
  );
  
  return qualityUGC.map(item => ({
    code: item.media.code,
    url: `https://www.instagram.com/reel/${item.media.code}/`,
    views: item.media.play_count,
    likes: item.media.like_count,
    creator: item.media.user.username,
    caption: item.media.caption?.text
  }));
}

Track Sound Virality

Monitor how fast a sound is spreading:

async function trackSoundGrowth(audioId) {
  const response = await fetch(
    `https://api.sociavault.com/v1/scrape/instagram/reels-by-song?audio_id=${audioId}`,
    { headers: { 'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY' } }
  );
  const result = await response.json();
  
  console.log(`Sound has ${result.formatted_media_count}`);
  
  // Analyze engagement across reels using this sound
  const avgViews = result.items.reduce((sum, item) => 
    sum + item.media.play_count, 0) / result.items.length;
  
  console.log(`Average views per reel: ${avgViews.toLocaleString()}`);
}

Find Influencers Using Sounds

Discover creators engaging with specific audio:

async function findCreatorsUsingSound(audioId) {
  const response = await fetch(
    `https://api.sociavault.com/v1/scrape/instagram/reels-by-song?audio_id=${audioId}`,
    { headers: { 'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY' } }
  );
  const result = await response.json();
  
  // Get unique creators
  const creators = [...new Map(
    result.items.map(item => [
      item.media.user.username,
      {
        username: item.media.user.username,
        fullName: item.media.user.full_name,
        verified: item.media.user.is_verified,
        reelViews: item.media.play_count,
        reelCode: item.media.code
      }
    ])
  ).values()];
  
  return creators.sort((a, b) => b.reelViews - a.reelViews);
}

Paginate All Reels for a Sound

Collect all reels using a specific audio track:

async function getAllReelsForSound(audioId) {
  let allItems = [];
  let maxId = null;
  
  do {
    const url = maxId
      ? `https://api.sociavault.com/v1/scrape/instagram/reels-by-song?audio_id=${audioId}&max_id=${maxId}`
      : `https://api.sociavault.com/v1/scrape/instagram/reels-by-song?audio_id=${audioId}`;
    
    const response = await fetch(url, {
      headers: { 'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY' }
    });
    const result = await response.json();
    
    allItems.push(...result.items);
    maxId = result.paging_info?.more_available ? result.paging_info.max_id : null;
  } while (maxId);
  
  return allItems;
}

Related Endpoints

• Instagram Reels API - Get Reels from profiles
• Instagram Post Info - Get audio info from posts
• Instagram Transcript - Reel transcripts
• TikTok Music API - TikTok sound tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find the audio ID for a sound?

Get any Reel using that sound, then use the Post Info endpoint (/v1/scrape/instagram/post-info?url=REEL_URL) to extract the audio ID from clips_music_attribution_info.audio_id.

Can I search for sounds by name?

Currently, you need the audio ID. Get it from any Reel using your target sound via the Post Info endpoint.

How many Reels can I get per audio?

The API returns Reels with pagination via paging_info.max_id. Pass it as the max_id query parameter to get the next page.

Does the response include audio metadata?

Yes, the metadata.original_sound_info field includes the audio title, artist info, duration, and total reel count (formatted_clips_media_count).

Are original sounds included?

Yes, both licensed music and original creator sounds can be tracked. The clips_metadata.audio_type field indicates whether it's original_sounds or licensed music.

Get Started

Create your account and start tracking Instagram audio trends.

API docs: /docs/api-reference/instagram/reels-by-song