# Method Web.Api.Instagram.V1()->Media()->search()

Method search

  `mapping search(void|ParamsArg params, void|Callback cb)`

Description

  Search for media in a given area. The default time span is set to 5 days. The time span must not exceed 7 days. Defaults time stamps cover the last 5 days. Can return mix of image and video types.

Parameter `params`

  Can have:

  `"lat" : string|float` | Latitude of the center search coordinate. If used, lng is required.
  `"min_timestamp" : int` | A unix timestamp. All media returned will be taken later than this timestamp.
  `"lng" : string|float` | Longitude of the center search coordinate. If used, lat is required.
  `"max_timestamp" : int` | A unix timestamp. All media returned will be taken earlier than this timestamp.
  `"distance" : int` | Default is 1km (distance=1000), max distance is 5km.

Parameter `cb`

  Callback function when in async mode