Best API creators on Instagram (2026)
Ranked by real engagement signal — quality, breadth, freshness and depth — not follower count.
- ahmed_hassan7 (@ahmed_hassan7) — 1 API post, — avg views on them, — engagement — #1 for API.
- Chris Messina (@chris-messina) — 1 API post, — avg views on them, — engagement.
- fmerian (@fmerian) — 1 API post, — avg views on them, — engagement.
- Garry Tan (@garry-tan) — 1 API post, — avg views on them, — engagement.
- Zac Zuo (@zac-zuo) — 1 API post, — avg views on them, — engagement.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best API creator on Instagram right now?
ahmed_hassan7 (@ahmed_hassan7) ranks #1 for API with 1 post on the topic, no average views on those posts and a 0% engagement rate — ranked on API posts only, not on follower count.
How are the best API creators ranked?
Only API posts count. Each creator is scored on how those posts perform — engagement rate (45%), how many API posts they've published (30%) and average views on them (25%). A creator with millions of followers who posted once about API does not outrank someone who covers it consistently.
How many API creators are on this list?
5 creators with live tracked posts about API, each with at least one post on the topic. A topic needs three or more creators before it earns a list.
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