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GET /v1/twitch/profile

Twitch Profile API

Fetch Twitch profile — display name, bio, counts, and verification as structured JSON.

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TL;DR
Fetch Twitch profile — display name, bio, counts, and verification as structured JSON. The Twitch Profile API (Twitch) is a single authenticated GET request to /v1/twitch/profile 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 Twitch Profile API?

The Twitch Profile API lets you fetch profile or page details and audience stats for Twitch profile 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

  • Display name, handle or URL, bio, and avatar when available
  • Follower / subscriber and content counts
  • Verification status and external links when exposed
  • Structured JSON ready for enrichment and dashboards

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Parameters

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curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/twitch/profile?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitch.tv%2Ftumblurr" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."
# or: -H "x-api-key: capt_live_..."

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Example response

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "platform": "twitch",
    "id": "77827128",
    "login": "tumblurr",
    "displayName": "Tumblurr",
    "url": "https://www.twitch.tv/tumblurr",
    "description": "Provo a portare una nuova visione di Cod qui in Italia,o almeno ci provo!",
    "followers": 2022940,
    "profileImage": "https://static-cdn.jtvnw.net/jtv_user_pictures/76689ba7-8a3a-4369-bb9b-6ec7c54e4648-profile_image-300x300.png",
    "bannerImage": "https://static-cdn.jtvnw.net/jtv_user_pictures/47842519-790a-4de0-93c7-69410e82768e-profile_banner-480.jpeg",
    "isPartner": true,
    "isAffiliate": false,
    "isLive": true,
    "stream": {
      "title": "🏆⚽KINGS WORLD CUP CLUBS｜❌LOOSERS BRACKET🔥ORE 20➡️AVVERSARIO STALLIONS😱 4ª GIORNATA !badge !tr",
      "game": "Kings League",
      "viewers": 59767,
      "startedAt": "2026-07-29T16:14:47Z",
      "thumbnail": "https://static-cdn.jtvnw.net/previews-ttv/live_user_tumblurr-640x360.jpg"
    },
    "lastBroadcast": {
      "title": "🏆⚽KINGS WORLD CUP CLUBS｜❌LOOSERS BRACKET🔥ORE 20➡️AVVERSARIO STALLIONS😱 4ª GIORNATA !badge !tr",
      "game": "Kings League",
      "startedAt": "2026-07-29T16:14:56.358315Z"
    },
    "recentVideos": [
      {
        "platform": "twitch",
        "id": "2832011409",
        "url": "https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2832011409",
        "embedUrl": "https://player.twitch.tv/?video=2832011409&parent=captapi.com",
        "title": "🏆⚽KINGS WORLD CUP CLUBS｜❌LOOSERS BRACKET🔥ORE 20➡️AVVERSARIO STALLIONS😱 4ª GIORNATA !badge !tr",
        "createdAt": "2026-07-29T16:14:57Z",
        "durationSeconds": 14258,
        "views": 1672,
        "thumbnail": "https://vod-secure.twitch.tv/_404/404_processing_{width}x{height}.png",
        "game": "Kings League",
        "language": "it",
        "broadcaster": "tumblurr",
        "broadcasterProfileImage": "https://static-cdn.jtvnw.net/jtv_user_pictures/76689ba7-8a3a-4369-bb9b-6ec7c54e4648-profile_image-300x300.png"
      },
      {
        "platform": "twitch",
        "id": "2831183728",
        "url": "https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2831183728",
        "embedUrl": "https://player.twitch.tv/?video=2831183728&parent=captapi.com",
        "title": "🏆⚽KINGS WORLD CUP CLUBS｜💥OGGI TUTTE ITALIANE 🐎STALLIONS vs MOSTOLES🦁⚔️ ORE 22｜1ª PARTITA !badge",
        "createdAt": "2026-07-28T16:11:53Z",
        "durationSeconds": 18910,
        "views": 1434647,
        "thumbnail": "https://static-cdn.jtvnw.net/cf_vods/d3fi1amfgojobc/5121ead9cf32c7f5b5e2_tumblurr_317915046759_1785255107//thumb/thumb0-{width}x{height}.jpg",
        "game": "Kings League",
        "language": "it",
        "broadcaster": "tumblurr",
        "broadcasterProfileImage": "https://static-cdn.jtvnw.net/jtv_user_pictures/76689ba7-8a3a-4369-bb9b-6ec7c54e4648-profile_image-300x300.png"
      },
      {
        "platform": "twitch",
        "id": "2830378103",
        "url": "https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2830378103",
        "embedUrl": "https://player.twitch.tv/?video=2830378103&parent=captapi.com",
        "title": "🏆⚽KINGS WORLD CUP CLUBS｜OGGI 😤UNDERDOGS E PORCINOS🤣🐖｜2ª PARTITA !badge",
        "createdAt": "2026-07-27T16:11:08Z",
        "durationSeconds": 19164,
        "views": 613127,
        "thumbnail": "https://static-cdn.jtvnw.net/cf_vods/d3fi1amfgojobc/ac8007998bb93a61d517_tumblurr_317904429031_1785168662//thumb/thumb0-{width}x{height}.jpg",
        "game": "Kings League",
        "language": "it",
        "broadcaster": "tumblurr",
        "broadcasterProfileImage": "https://static-cdn.jtvnw.net/jtv_user_pictures/76689ba7-8a3a-4369-bb9b-6ec7c54e4648-profile_image-300x300.png"
      }
    ],
    "topClips": [],
    "schedule": [],
    "createdAt": "2014-12-23T20:20:00.148185Z"
  }
}

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).
  • idStable platform ID for the item.
  • loginAccount login name.
  • displayNameDisplay name of the account.
  • urlCanonical URL of the item.
  • descriptionDescription text.
  • followersFollower count.
  • profileImageProfile image URL.
  • bannerImageBanner image URL.
  • isPartnerWhether the channel is a platform partner.
  • isAffiliateWhether the channel is an affiliate.
  • isLiveWhether the account/channel is currently live.
  • topClipsTop clips (array).
  • scheduleSchedule (array).
  • createdAtCreation date (ISO 8601).

Stream

The stream object contains:

  • titleTitle of the item.
  • gameGame or category being streamed.
  • viewersCurrent live viewer count.
  • startedAtWhen the stream started (ISO 8601).
  • thumbnailThumbnail image URL.

Last broadcast

The lastBroadcast object contains:

  • titleTitle of the item.
  • gameGame or category being streamed.
  • startedAtWhen the stream started (ISO 8601).

Recent videos

Each item in recentVideos contains:

  • platformPlatform identifier (e.g. youtube, instagram).
  • idStable platform ID for the item.
  • urlCanonical URL of the item.
  • embedUrlEmbed page URL — load it directly in an <iframe src>.
  • titleTitle of the item.
  • createdAtCreation date (ISO 8601).
  • durationSecondsLength in seconds.
  • viewsView count.
  • thumbnailThumbnail image URL.
  • gameGame or category being streamed.
  • languageDetected or requested language code.
  • broadcasterName of the broadcaster.
  • broadcasterProfileImageBroadcaster profile image URL.

Parameters

NameTypeRequiredDescription
urlstringYesTwitch channel URL or username, e.g. https://www.twitch.tv/shroud. 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.
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 1 credit. Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit; default is always fresh.

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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/twitch/profile and parse the JSON response.

Use cases

Influencer Discovery

Find and vet creators by audience size.

CRM Enrichment

Add social stats to your contact profiles.

Competitive Analysis

Track follower growth and posting cadence.

Outreach

Qualify partnership and sponsorship targets.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Twitch Profile API do?+

The Twitch Profile API lets you fetch profile or page details and audience stats from a public Twitch profile or page using one GET request to /v1/twitch/profile. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or infrastructure setup required.

How many credits does the Twitch Profile 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 Twitch 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 Twitch Profile 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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