TikTok Song Details API
Get details for a TikTok sound — title, artist, duration, cover art, and how many videos use it.
GET request to /v1/tiktok/song-details that responds with clean JSON and costs 2 credits. 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 Song Details API?
Paste a TikTok music/sound URL and get the sound's metadata as clean JSON: title, artist or original creator, duration, cover image, and usage count when available. Pair with Music Posts to list videos that use the same sound. Flat 2 credits per call.
What you get
- Song Details 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
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/song-details?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2Fmusic%2Foriginal-sound-7646812079113898783" \
-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/music/original-sound-7646812079113898783",
"id": "7646812079113898783",
"title": "original sound - khaby.lame",
"author": "Khabane lame",
"original": true,
"album": null,
"duration": 29,
"coverUrl": "https://p16-common-sign.tiktokcdn.com/tos-maliva-avt-0068/08987e23b94057953fd4f1738694bf5f~tplv-tiktokx-cropcenter-q:1080:1080:q70.webp?dr=10796&idc=my&ps=87d6e48a&refresh_token=765a9f29&s=MUSIC_AWEME&sc=avatar&shcp=f6441914&shp=d05b14bd&t=223449c4&x-expires=1785315600&x-signature=8LI4%2BlUJaaW%2FwmqFRm1LaQGCx%2FY%3D",
"playUrl": "https://sf16-ies-music-va.tiktokcdn.com/obj/ies-music-ttp-dup-us/tx27650420977368582943.mp3"
}
}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.idStable platform ID for the item.titleTitle of the item.authorAuthor name or handle.originalOriginal. Example: true.albumAlbum the track belongs to.durationLength in seconds.coverUrlCover image URL.playUrlPlayback URL.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | string | Yes | TikTok music/sound URL, e.g. https://tiktok.com/music/name-ID. 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 2 credits. Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit; default is always fresh.
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/song-detailsand 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 Song Details API do?+
The TikTok Song Details API lets you fetch full metadata and key stats from a public TikTok sound or track using one GET request to /v1/tiktok/song-details. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or infrastructure setup required.
How many credits does the TikTok Song Details API cost?+
Each successful call costs 2 credits. 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 Song 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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