TikTok Channel Details API
Get a TikTok profile's key stats — followers, following, likes, video count, bio, and verification.
GET request to /v1/tiktok/channel-details that responds with clean JSON and costs 1 credit. Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit; default is always fresh. Start with 100 free credits — no credit card.What is the TikTok Channel Details API?
The TikTok Channel Details API lets you fetch profile or page details and audience stats for TikTok channel details with a single REST call. No OAuth, no infrastructure to maintain, and no platform SDKs — send the request, get clean structured JSON back. Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h shared cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh.
What you get
- Display name, handle or URL, bio, and avatar when available
- Follower / subscriber and content counts
- Verification status and external links when exposed
- Structured JSON ready for enrichment and dashboards
Try it
Fill in the parameters below and copy a ready-to-run request, or open the live Playground to run it against your account (no API key paste).
Parameters
curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/tiktok/channel-details?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40natgeo" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."
# or: -H "x-api-key: capt_live_..."Edit the parameters and the code updates instantly. Switch languages and hit copy.
Example response
{
"success": true,
"data": {
"platform": "tiktok",
"url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@natgeo",
"username": "natgeo",
"displayName": "National Geographic",
"bio": "Step into wonder and find your inner explorer with National Geographic 🌎",
"followers": 9581608,
"following": 61,
"likes": 53099961,
"postCount": 1433,
"verified": true,
"private": false,
"profileImage": "https://p16-common-sign.tiktokcdn-us.com/tos-useast8-avt-0068-tx2/324924e171e481040a1ea202962f6e07~tplv-tiktokx-cropcenter:1080:1080.jpeg?dr=9640&refresh_token=1fa719b0&x-expires=1784628000&x-signature=DS9ZLakUPkqg%2Bzn8ZeXDLRmh%2Fhc%3D&t=4d5b0474&ps=13740610&shp=a5d48078&shcp=81f88b70&idc=useast8",
"externalUrl": "spr.ly/natgeotiktok",
"category": "Media & Entertainment"
}
}Billing metadata is returned in response headers: X-Captapi-Credits (credits charged), X-Captapi-Cache (hit or miss), and X-Captapi-Source. Failed requests (4xx/5xx) are never charged. See the full list of error codes in the error reference.
Response structure
A successful call returns success, cached, creditsUsed, and a data object with the following fields:
Top-level fields
platformPlatform identifier (e.g. youtube, instagram).urlCanonical URL of the item.usernameAccount username / handle.displayNameDisplay name of the account.bioProfile bio or description.followersFollower count.followingNumber of accounts followed.likesLike count.postCountTotal number of posts.verifiedWhether the account is verified.privateWhether the account is private.profileImageProfile image URL.externalUrlExternal url. Example: "spr.ly/natgeotiktok".categoryCategory of the item.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | string | Yes | TikTok profile URL, @handle, or username, e.g. https://tiktok.com/@username. Not a YouTube channel URL. The URL platform must match this endpoint's platform. Do not pass cross-platform URLs, e.g. YouTube to TikTok, Instagram to Facebook, LinkedIn to X/Twitter, or Pinterest to Rumble. |
| cache | boolean | No | Set true to serve from the 24h response cache. Default false — always fetch fresh data. |
Authentication: send your key as Authorization: Bearer capt_live_.... A typical call costs 1 credit. Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit; default is always fresh.
tiktok_channel_details via @captapi/mcp. Set it up →How it works
- 1. Sign up — get 100 free credits, no card required.
- 2. Create a key from your dashboard.
- 3. Send one request to
/v1/tiktok/channel-detailsand parse the JSON response.
Use cases
Influencer Discovery
Find and vet creators by audience size.
CRM Enrichment
Add social stats to your contact profiles.
Competitive Analysis
Track follower growth and posting cadence.
Outreach
Qualify partnership and sponsorship targets.
Frequently asked questions
What does the TikTok Channel Details API do?+
The TikTok Channel Details API lets you fetch profile or page details and audience stats from a public TikTok profile or page using one GET request to /v1/tiktok/channel-details. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or infrastructure setup required.
How many credits does the TikTok Channel Details API cost?+
Each successful call costs 1 credit. Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h shared cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh. Failed or empty results are never charged.
Do I need a TikTok API key or OAuth?+
No. A single Captapi key works across every platform Captapi supports — YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, Reddit, Threads, Bluesky, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Rumble, Spotify, Kwai, and more. We handle proxies, rate limits, retries, and authentication for you.
Is the TikTok Channel Details API suitable for production use?+
Yes. It is a stable REST endpoint with predictable JSON and automatic retries. Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h shared cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh. Use it for analytics, monitoring, and content automation.
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