If you’re using Apifys Instagram scraper and notice that the play count is missing, try the @ScrapeCreators /v1/instagram/post endpoint
I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised
Apify's Instagram scraper can omit the video's play count when retrieving post…
Brief
Author @adrianhorning (2026-06-29) warns that Apify's Instagram scraper may miss video play counts and recommends switching to the ScrapeCreators /v1/instagram/post endpoint, reporting that it returns the play count and yields unexpectedly good results.
Why it matters
Apify's Instagram scraper can omit the video's play count when retrieving post data.
Key details
- Use ScrapeCreators' /v1/instagram/post endpoint as an alternative; @adrian_horning reported on 2026-06-29 that it returns the play count and called the result 'pleasantly surprising.'