TikTok Search API
Search TikTok programmatically and get structured, ranked results.
GET request to /v1/tiktok/search that responds with clean JSON, costs 14 credits, and is cached for 24 hours (repeat calls are free). Start with 100 free credits — no credit card.What is the TikTok Search API?
The TikTok Search API lets you search and return matching results from TikTok with a single REST call. No OAuth, no scraping infrastructure, and no platform SDKs — send the URL, get clean structured JSON back. Results are cached for 24 hours, so repeat lookups are instant and free.
What you get
- Ranked, structured result list
- Title, URL, author, and thumbnail per result
- Engagement metrics where available
- Configurable result limit
Try it
Fill in the parameters below and copy a ready-to-run request in your language of choice.
Parameters
curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/tiktok/search?q=skincare" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."Edit the parameters and the code updates instantly. Switch languages and hit copy.
Example response
{
"success": true,
"cached": false,
"creditsUsed": 14,
"data": {
"query": "skincare",
"totalReturned": 10,
"results": [
{
"platform": "tiktok",
"url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@april.lancyy/video/7640815631989738760",
"id": "7640815631989738760",
"caption": "helping you guys build your skincare routine for your each skin problems \n\n#skincare #fyp #foryoupage #fypシ゚ #viral",
"description": "helping you guys build your skincare routine for your each skin problems \n\n#skincare #fyp #foryoupage #fypシ゚ #viral",
"publishedAt": "2026-05-17T11:07:06.000Z",
"durationSeconds": null,
"thumbnailUrl": null,
"videoUrl": null,
"author": {
"username": "april.lancyy",
"displayName": "April lancy",
"url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@april.lancyy",
"followers": 40700,
"verified": false,
"profileImage": "https://p16-common-sign.tiktokcdn-us.com/tos-alisg-avt-0068/67e54cfb4931bdb9f5c5596eb75ace5f~tplv-tiktokx-cropcenter:720:720.jpeg?dr=9640&refresh_token=4b3b58e0&x-expires=1780686000&x-signature=XKxdOSlNB1ednOdf6%2BjIxuKCww4%3D&t=4d5b0474&ps=13740610&shp=a5d48078&shcp=81f88b70&idc=useast5"
},
"engagement": {
"views": 160700,
"likes": 15900,
"comments": 38,
"shares": 663,
"saves": null
},
"hashtags": [
"skincare",
"fyp"
],
"musicName": "worry - ultra slowed"
},
{
"platform": "tiktok",
"url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@ehrlnm/video/7641430076151614727",
"id": "7641430076151614727",
"caption": "お肌の鎮静ケアルーティン🤍\n\n@SKIN1004 JAPAN OFFICIAL のアイドル的存在センテラアンプルから、更に鎮静効果がアップしたtecaライン✨\nメイクやクレンジングで敏感なお肌を優しく包み込んでくれる水分たっぷりの天才美容液です🥹🫶🏻\nインナードライの方や、最近お肌の調子が不安定な方はぜひぜひ~💞\n\n#PR#スキンケア #skin1004 #ナイトルーティン #grwm",
"description": "お肌の鎮静ケアルーティン🤍\n\n@SKIN1004 JAPAN OFFICIAL のアイドル的存在センテラアンプルから、更に鎮静効果がアップしたtecaライン✨\nメイクやクレンジングで敏感なお肌を優しく包み込んでくれる水分たっぷりの天才美容液です🥹🫶🏻\nインナードライの方や、最近お肌の調子が不安定な方はぜひぜひ~💞\n\n#PR#スキンケア #skin1004 #ナイトルーティン #grwm",
"publishedAt": "2026-05-19T09:49:00.000Z",
"durationSeconds": 46,
"thumbnailUrl": null,
"videoUrl": null,
"author": {
"username": "ehrlnm",
"displayName": "えりん",
"url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@ehrlnm",
"followers": 9501,
"verified": false,
"profileImage": "https://p16-common-sign.tiktokcdn-us.com/tos-alisg-avt-0068/647353b1effb1e3dec975ccddcf653ff~tplv-tiktokx-cropcenter:720:720.jpeg?dr=9640&refresh_token=59dc2840&x-expires=1780686000&x-signature=tvfLuBnOzd0HeKYKIELbjSqxAas%3D&t=4d5b0474&ps=13740610&shp=a5d48078&shcp=81f88b70&idc=useast5"
},
"engagement": {
"views": 91800,
"likes": 21000,
"comments": 108,
"shares": 633,
"saves": null
},
"hashtags": [
"",
"pr"
],
"musicName": "Dreamchaser"
}
]
}
}Response structure
A successful call returns success, cached, creditsUsed, and a data object with the following fields:
Result
totalNumber of results returned.
Each result
Each item in results contains:
titleResult title.urlDirect URL to the content.authorCreator handle.viewsView count where available.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| q | string | Yes | Search query or keywords (min 2 characters). |
| limit | integer | No | Max items to return (default 20, max 200). Billed per result. |
Authentication: send your key as Authorization: Bearer capt_live_.... A typical call costs 14 credits — billed per result, so the exact amount scales with how many items you request. Repeat calls for the same request are served from cache for free (metrics refresh within ~1 hour).
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/searchand parse the JSON response.
Use cases
Trend Discovery
Find trending content by keyword or hashtag.
Content Sourcing
Build feeds and playlists programmatically.
Monitoring
Track topics, brands, and competitors.
Research
Sample large sets of content for analysis.
Frequently asked questions
What does the TikTok Search API do?+
The TikTok Search API lets you search and return matching results from a public TikTok query using one GET request to /v1/tiktok/search. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or scraping setup required.
How many credits does the TikTok Search API cost?+
Each successful call costs 14 credits. Responses are cached for 24 hours, and cached results cost 0 credits. Failed or empty results are never charged.
Do I need a TikTok API key or OAuth?+
No. A single Captapi key works across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. We handle proxies, rate limits, retries, and authentication for you.
Is the TikTok Search API suitable for production use?+
Yes. It is a stable REST endpoint with predictable JSON, automatic retries, and a shared 24-hour cache. Use it for RAG pipelines, analytics, monitoring, and content automation.
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