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How to get Facebook marketplace item

TL;DR
To get Facebook marketplace item, sign up for a free Captapi key, then send one GET request to /v1/facebook/marketplace-item with your input. You get clean JSON back in seconds for 2 credits per call — no OAuth, scraping or platform SDKs. Get a Facebook Marketplace listing — title, price, condition, and location as structured JSON.
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How to get Facebook marketplace item (step by step)

  1. 1

    Get a free API key

    Create a free Captapi account (100 credits, no card) and generate an API key from the dashboard.

  2. 2

    Call the Facebook Marketplace Item API

    Send an authenticated GET request to /v1/facebook/marketplace-item with your input. No OAuth, no scraping setup.

  3. 3

    Read the JSON response

    Parse the clean JSON response. Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit; default is always fresh.

Code example

curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/facebook/marketplace-item?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmarketplace%2Fitem%2F2228870800986975%2F" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."
# or: -H "x-api-key: capt_live_..."

What the response looks like

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "platform": "facebook",
    "id": "2228870800986975",
    "url": "https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2228870800986975/",
    "title": "Elabest Mesh Office Chair, Ergonomic Computer Desk Chair, Sturdy Task Chair - Adjustable Lumbar Support",
    "description": "Breathable mesh office chair has an ergonomic design with a high back and adjustable headrest. This light gray task chair is manufactured by Elabest and features adjustable armrests, a five-point rolling base, and integrated lumbar support.\n\nEstimated (WxDxH): 26 x 24 x 45 in",
    "price": 125,
    "priceFormatted": "$125",
    "currency": "USD",
    "condition": "Used - like new",
    "location": "Arlington, VA",
    "latitude": 38.888854980469,
    "longitude": -77.085571289062,
    "isSold": true,
    "isLive": true,
    "deliveryTypes": [
      "IN_PERSON",
      "DOOR_PICKUP"
    ],
    "image": "https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.84726-6/749377945_1746854896315726_817991790771142418_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p720x720_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=92e707&_nc_ohc=Td50J02FhxwQ7kNvwEMS5Gk&_nc_oc=Adq3GF3R5f05eu3AlZfXV5BYX7n-dl-fGhjd7L4VfCb2IZztMYgOGJOLqDwEA8uVUvU&_nc_zt=14&_nc_ht=scontent-mad1-1.xx&_nc_gid=Srmkvq9GlIeOtnd0GDpLVA&_nc_ss=7b289&oh=00_AQC6x7FebWsdvTVd2WTXik82gabWPwTIgqcmEHjtOn9PRA&oe=6A6D9DBB",
    "photos": [
      "https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.84726-6/749377945_1746854896315726_817991790771142418_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p720x720_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=92e707&_nc_ohc=Td50J02FhxwQ7kNvwEMS5Gk&_nc_oc=Adq3GF3R5f05eu3AlZfXV5BYX7n-dl-fGhjd7L4VfCb2IZztMYgOGJOLqDwEA8uVUvU&_nc_zt=14&_nc_ht=scontent-mad1-1.xx&_nc_gid=Srmkvq9GlIeOtnd0GDpLVA&_nc_ss=7b289&oh=00_AQC6x7FebWsdvTVd2WTXik82gabWPwTIgqcmEHjtOn9PRA&oe=6A6D9DBB",
      "https://scontent-mad2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t45.5328-4/750643688_1384573667068640_514500939676617077_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p720x720_tt6&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=247b10&_nc_ohc=Aa-65J_vFfcQ7kNvwF56W3U&_nc_oc=AdqZo7FznGIikAd34m8FI2BzTOz3YUC3qQQ7lZPPYOm6lxpve9wXM1XMfZkSG1T1N-k&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-mad2-1.xx&_nc_gid=Srmkvq9GlIeOtnd0GDpLVA&_nc_ss=7b289&oh=00_AQADpKLF9okchpYthAq_g22eIr1EZlOHwgG-Ih5jzyIFyQ&oe=6A6D812F",
      "https://scontent-mad2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t45.5328-4/750146978_1059729840108608_2219865786574902059_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p720x720_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=247b10&_nc_ohc=Od7eQQlkVhIQ7kNvwGRxsbk&_nc_oc=AdqFpqYUQXur41TQG2apzKrDL1Lnw8X0iotSUeRWCLQ68cuWGvaUF7Mu9Ch_I1qHnJo&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-mad2-1.xx&_nc_gid=Srmkvq9GlIeOtnd0GDpLVA&_nc_ss=7b289&oh=00_AQApBoZAQ3QJWoCeL0zE2VgUqNONBN79IgUmmDTgELpcAQ&oe=6A6D971E"
    ],
    "createdAt": "2026-07-17T18:23:51+00:00"
  }
}

Billing metadata (credits charged, cache hit/miss) is returned in the X-Captapi-Credits and X-Captapi-Cache response headers.

Request parameters

NameTypeRequiredDescription
urlstring YesFacebook Marketplace item URL. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Facebook Marketplace Item API do?

The Facebook Marketplace Item API lets you fetch full metadata and key stats from a public Facebook listing or product using one GET request to /v1/facebook/marketplace-item. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or infrastructure setup required.

How many credits does the Facebook Marketplace Item 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 Facebook 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 Facebook Marketplace Item 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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