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GET /v1/tiktok-shop/shop-search

TikTok Shop Search API

Run a TikTok Shop shop search and get structured, ranked results as clean JSON.

~56 credits (2.8/result) per request
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TL;DR
Run a TikTok Shop shop search and get structured, ranked results as clean JSON. The TikTok Shop Search API (TikTok Shop) is a single authenticated GET request to /v1/tiktok-shop/shop-search that responds with clean JSON and costs ~56 credits (2.8/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 Shop Search API?

The TikTok Shop Search API lets you search and return matching results for TikTok Shop shop search 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

  • Ranked, structured result list
  • Title, URL, author, and thumbnail per result when available
  • Engagement metrics where the platform exposes them
  • Configurable result limit

Try it

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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

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curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/tiktok-shop/shop-search?q=phone%20case" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."
# or: -H "x-api-key: capt_live_..."

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Example response

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "query": "phone case",
    "region": "US",
    "totalReturned": 5,
    "products": [
      {
        "platform": "tiktok_shop",
        "id": "1732313842426745420",
        "url": "https://shop.tiktok.com/us/pdp/plum-polka-dot-cute-phone-case-for-iphone-x-17-tough-stylish/1732313842426745420?source=product_detail&enter_method=url_semantic_301",
        "title": "Plum Polka Dot Cute Phone Case for iPhone - Durable & Stylish",
        "price": 12.68,
        "originalPrice": 21.2,
        "currency": "USD",
        "discount": "40%",
        "sold": 532,
        "image": "https://p16-oec-general-useast5.ttcdn-us.com/tos-useast5-i-omjb5zjo8w-tx/db875350dd404f64bb4b6bc79ae26a09~tplv-fhlh96nyum-crop-webp:1290:1290.webp?dr=12190&t=555f072d&ps=933b5bde&shp=8dbd94bf&shcp=607f11de&idc=useast5&from=2378011839",
        "seller": {
          "id": "7495626050433419852",
          "name": "Anthony Z Sierra Store",
          "url": "https://www.tiktok.com/shop/store/Anthony%20Z%20Sierra%20Store/7495626050433419852"
        }
      },
      {
        "platform": "tiktok_shop",
        "id": "1731098552908944370",
        "url": "https://shop.tiktok.com/us/pdp/trendy-pink-ed-hardy-tough-phone-cases-impact-resistant-wireless-charging-shock-absorption/1731098552908944370?source=product_detail&enter_method=url_semantic_301",
        "title": "Trendy Pink Ed Hardy Inspired Tough Phone Cases",
        "price": 11.21,
        "originalPrice": 24.91,
        "currency": "USD",
        "discount": "55%",
        "sold": 1488,
        "image": "https://p16-oec-general-useast5.ttcdn-us.com/tos-useast5-i-omjb5zjo8w-tx/cc79ccfd6a324d548de31cb761b6c3c4~tplv-fhlh96nyum-crop-webp:794:794.webp?dr=12190&t=555f072d&ps=933b5bde&shp=8dbd94bf&shcp=607f11de&idc=useast5&from=2378011839",
        "seller": {
          "id": "7496126292994264050",
          "name": "Timeless Teapot Creations",
          "url": "https://www.tiktok.com/shop/store/Timeless%20Teapot%20Creations/7496126292994264050"
        }
      },
      {
        "platform": "tiktok_shop",
        "id": "1732210224209891836",
        "url": "https://shop.tiktok.com/us/pdp/high-end-iphone-16-case-with-four-leaf-clover-lanyard-butterfly-pattern/1732210224209891836?source=product_detail&enter_method=url_semantic_301",
        "title": "Suitable for [iPhone 16] high-end phone case，a beautiful four-leaf clover lanyard is included,exquisite and dreamy butterfly pattern,a variety of colors are available for you to choose from YM99",
        "price": 14,
        "originalPrice": 17.88,
        "currency": "USD",
        "discount": "22%",
        "sold": 314495,
        "image": "https://p16-oec-general-useast5.ttcdn-us.com/tos-useast5-i-omjb5zjo8w-tx/a92993fc7a2242d9aca2322aac7cdaf6~tplv-fhlh96nyum-crop-webp:800:800.webp?dr=12190&t=555f072d&ps=933b5bde&shp=8dbd94bf&shcp=e1be8f53&idc=useast5&from=2378011839",
        "seller": {
          "id": "7495991409431644668",
          "name": "LIBAI-USA1",
          "url": "https://www.tiktok.com/shop/store/LIBAI-USA1/7495991409431644668"
        }
      },
      {
        "platform": "tiktok_shop",
        "id": "1732445435684229466",
        "url": "https://shop.tiktok.com/us/pdp/1732445435684229466",
        "title": "Wine Cherry Pattern iPhone Case Shockproof TPU Cover",
        "price": 7.1,
        "originalPrice": null,
        "currency": "USD",
        "discount": null,
        "sold": 3480,
        "image": "https://p16-oec-general-useast5.ttcdn-us.com/tos-useast5-i-omjb5zjo8w-tx/a26a3efec0ef48b6bb663fdee15deac9~tplv-fhlh96nyum-crop-webp:800:800.webp?dr=12190&t=555f072d&ps=933b5bde&shp=8dbd94bf&shcp=607f11de&idc=useast5&from=2378011839",
        "seller": {
          "id": "7496146286741784922",
          "name": "Cover Farm",
          "url": "https://www.tiktok.com/shop/store/Cover%20Farm/7496146286741784922"
        }
      },
      {
        "platform": "tiktok_shop",
        "id": "1732319524515713953",
        "url": "https://shop.tiktok.com/us/pdp/oppo-reno14-f-5g-phone-case-durable-stylish-matte-finish/1732319524515713953?source=product_detail&enter_method=url_semantic_301",
        "title": "For OPPO Reno14 F 5G phone case, durable protective case, stylish phone accessories, matte colored phone case, simple matte appearance. Protective and anti drop phone case, available in multiple colors",
        "price": 3.36,
        "originalPrice": null,
        "currency": "USD",
        "discount": null,
        "sold": 67,
        "image": "https://p16-oec-general-useast5.ttcdn-us.com/tos-useast5-i-omjb5zjo8w-tx/60a6605d5c9348a8841b4ec949ad8534~tplv-fhlh96nyum-crop-webp:800:800.webp?dr=12190&t=555f072d&ps=933b5bde&shp=8dbd94bf&shcp=607f11de&idc=useast5&from=2378011839",
        "seller": {
          "id": "8652615240597738401",
          "name": "JiaRongHui Store",
          "url": "https://www.tiktok.com/shop/store/JiaRongHui%20Store/8652615240597738401"
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}

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.
  • regionCreator's country as an ISO code (e.g. IT, US). TikTok's authoritative value when it exposes one (rare); otherwise an AI-inferred guess from public profile cues (bio, display name, language). Check regionSource. Can be null when there is no usable signal.
  • totalReturnedNumber of items returned in this response.

Products

Each item in products contains:

  • platformPlatform identifier (e.g. youtube, instagram).
  • idStable platform ID for the item.
  • urlCanonical URL of the item.
  • titleTitle of the item.
  • pricePrice of the item.
  • originalPricePrice before discount.
  • currencyCurrency code.
  • discountDiscount amount or percentage.
  • soldUnits sold.
  • imageImage URL.
  • sellerObject with id, name, url.

Parameters

NameTypeRequiredDescription
qstringYesProduct search query (min 2 characters).
regionstringNoTwo-letter ISO region code. Default US.
limitintegerNoMax items to return (default 20, max 200). Billed per result.
cachebooleanNoSet 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 ~56 credits (2.8/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).

Using an AI agent? This endpoint is the MCP tool tiktok_shop_search via @captapi/mcp. Set it up →

How it works

  1. 1. Sign up — get 100 free credits, no card required.
  2. 2. Create a key from your dashboard.
  3. 3. Send one request to /v1/tiktok-shop/shop-search and 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 Shop Search API do?+

The TikTok Shop Search API lets you search and return matching results from a public TikTok Shop query using one GET request to /v1/tiktok-shop/shop-search. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or infrastructure setup required.

How many credits does the TikTok Shop Search API cost?+

At the default limit this endpoint costs 56 credits (2.8 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 Shop 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 Shop Search 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.

More TikTok Shop APIs

TikTok Shop Products APITikTok Shop Product Details APITikTok Shop Product Reviews APITikTok Shop User Showcase API

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