I'm working on an app where I need to get the thumbnail image URL for Instagram posts. From what I understand, it seems like the only way to access this URL is by paying for their new API access. I've checked the Instagram platform documentation, but I'm wondering if this is truly the only option available or if there's an alternative way to fetch this metadata. I know platforms like YouTube and TikTok offer their oEmbed data for free, so I hope there's a solution for Instagram too!
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Yeah, unfortunately, that seems to be the case. Instagram is pretty strict about their data, and right now, you have to pay for access through their API.
Absolutely! You definitely need to pay to get access to Instagram's data. They really want to control how their content is used.
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