TikTok

GET /v1/tiktok/live

TikTok Live API

Check whether a TikTok user is live right now — live status and basic room info when they are.

1 credit per request

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TL;DR

Check whether a TikTok user is live right now — live status and basic room info when they are. The TikTok Live API (TikTok) is a single authenticated GET request to /v1/tiktok/live 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 Live API?

Send a TikTok profile URL or @handle and learn if that creator is currently live. When they are live you get basic room fields; when they are not, you get a clear offline status. For richer room details (title, viewer counts, and more), use Live Info. Flat 1 credit per call.

What you get

Live fields as clean structured JSON
IDs, URLs, and titles where the platform exposes them
Engagement or popularity signals when available
Stable IDs for joining with other endpoints

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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

url*stringTikTok 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.cacheoptionalbooleanSet true to serve from the 24h response cache. Default false — always fetch fresh data.

API keyoptionalPaste your key to get a ready-to-run snippet. It stays in your browser.Sign in to run live

curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/tiktok/live?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40khaby.lame" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."
# or: -H "x-api-key: capt_live_..."

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Example response

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "platform": "tiktok",
    "username": "espn",
    "isLive": false,
    "creator": {
      "displayName": "ESPN",
      "followers": 60012277,
      "verified": true,
      "avatar": "https://p16-common-sign.tiktokcdn-us.com/tos-maliva-avt-0068/7310257743653240837~tplv-tiktokx-cropcenter:1080:1080.webp?dr=9640&refresh_token=80fa76fc&x-expires=1785409200&x-signature=FKUjYJgevw6H%2F02LrG5LD%2B4tMoI%3D&t=4d5b0474&ps=13740610&shp=a5d48078&shcp=fdd36af4&idc=useast5",
      "bio": "Serving Sports Fans. Anytime. Anywhere."
    },
    "room": {
      "id": "3578501789985538992",
      "title": "WORLD CUP FINAL PREVIEW 🏆⚽️",
      "startedAt": "2026-07-16T17:54:15.000Z",
      "viewerCount": 1,
      "totalEnterCount": 99160,
      "coverUrl": "https://p16-common-sign.tiktokcdn-us.com/tos-maliva-avt-0068/7310257743653240837~tplv-tiktokx-cropcenter:720:720.webp?dr=9640&refresh_token=929e6963&x-expires=1785409200&x-signature=LH4jDtgdTto5OnEr2KmFkVYjrZI%3D&t=4d5b0474&ps=13740610&shp=a5d48078&shcp=fdd36af4&idc=useast5",
      "streamUrls": [
        "https://pull-f5-tt01.tiktokcdn-us.com/stage/stream-3578501789985538992_hd.flv?expire=1786447036&sign=1d93e103fc74cb8d60ab52fbe3f75984",
        "https://pull-hls-f16-tt01.tiktokcdn-us.com/stage/stream-3578501789985538992_hd/index.m3u8?expire=1786447036&sign=c31a2a33815891e3385c09b3367fa2bc",
        "https://pull-f5-tt01.tiktokcdn-us.com/stage/stream-3578501789985538992_hd/index.mpd?expire=1786447036&sign=203f24dba2b34b401151fb14a5f7dd26",
        "https://pull-f5-tt01.tiktokcdn-us.com/stage/stream-3578501789985538992.flv?expire=1786447036&sign=fa936c642c249ebc46995cad6f11ce81&only_audio=1",
        "https://pull-f5-tt01.tiktokcdn-us.com/stage/stream-3578501789985538992_ao/index.mpd?expire=1786447036&sign=2beb75f264b3e8a952a089b32cc47d58"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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).
usernameAccount username / handle.
isLiveWhether the account/channel is currently live.

Creator

The creator object contains:

displayNameDisplay name of the account.
followersFollower count.
verifiedWhether the account is verified.
avatarAvatar image URL.
bioProfile bio or description.

Room

The room object contains:

idStable platform ID for the item.
titleTitle of the item.
startedAtWhen the stream started (ISO 8601).
viewerCountCurrent live viewer count.
totalEnterCountTotal enter count. Example: 99160.
coverUrlCover image URL.
streamUrlsLive stream playback URLs.

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.

Using an AI agent? This endpoint is the MCP tool tiktok_live 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/live and parse the JSON response.

Use cases

Analytics

Track views, likes, and engagement over time.

Competitor Monitoring

Benchmark the performance of other creators.

Dashboards

Power reporting and BI with real metadata.

Content Curation

Filter and rank videos by performance.

Frequently asked questions

What does the TikTok Live API do?+

The TikTok Live API lets you fetch full metadata and key stats from a public TikTok live using one GET request to /v1/tiktok/live. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or infrastructure setup required.

How many credits does the TikTok Live 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 Live 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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TikTok Live API

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Parameters

Example response

Response structure

Top-level fields

Creator

Room

Parameters

How it works

Use cases

Analytics

Competitor Monitoring

Dashboards

Content Curation

Frequently asked questions

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