TikTok Popular Hashtags API
Get currently popular TikTok hashtags — name and popularity signals for each tag.
GET request to /v1/tiktok/popular-hashtags that responds with clean JSON and costs ~14 credits (0.7/result). 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 Popular Hashtags API?
The TikTok Popular Hashtags API lets you list items in bulk with metadata for TikTok popular hashtags 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
- Bulk list of popular hashtags with metadata
- Dates, URLs, and engagement fields when available
- Configurable result limit
- Ideal for monitoring and content pipelines
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/popular-hashtags?query=skincare" \
-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": {
"query": "skincare",
"totalReturned": 10,
"hashtags": [
{
"name": "skincare",
"url": "https://www.tiktok.com/tag/skincare",
"rank": 1,
"videoCount": 17,
"totalPlays": 40305805
},
{
"name": "skincareroutine",
"url": "https://www.tiktok.com/tag/skincareroutine",
"rank": 2,
"videoCount": 5,
"totalPlays": 3003805
}
]
}
}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
queryThe search query you sent.totalReturnedNumber of items returned in this response.
Hashtags
Each item in hashtags contains:
nameName of the item or account.urlCanonical URL of the item.rankRank position in the list.videoCountTotal number of videos.totalPlaysTotal plays. Example: 40305805.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| query | string | No | Topic or keyword to discover trending hashtags for. Default "trending". |
| limit | integer | No | Max items to return (default 20, max 100). Billed per result. |
| 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 ~14 credits (0.7/result) — billed per result, so the exact amount scales with how many items you request. Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit; default is always fresh (metrics refresh within ~1 hour).
tiktok_popular_hashtags 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/popular-hashtagsand parse the JSON response.
Use cases
Content Pipelines
Ingest a channel's catalog in bulk.
Monitoring
Detect new uploads automatically.
Archiving
Snapshot a creator's full library.
Analytics
Aggregate performance across many videos.
Frequently asked questions
What does the TikTok Popular Hashtags API do?+
The TikTok Popular Hashtags API lets you list items in bulk with metadata from a public TikTok popular hashtags using one GET request to /v1/tiktok/popular-hashtags. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or infrastructure setup required.
How many credits does the TikTok Popular Hashtags API cost?+
At the default limit this endpoint costs 14 credits (0.7 per result). Billing scales with how many results you request. 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 Popular Hashtags 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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