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How to get Threads profile

TL;DR
To get Threads profile, sign up for a free Captapi key, then send one GET request to /v1/threads/profile with your input. You get clean JSON back in seconds for 1 credit per call — no OAuth, scraping or platform SDKs. Get a Threads profile — bio, followers, verified status, and avatar as structured JSON.
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How to get Threads profile (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 Threads Profile API

    Send an authenticated GET request to /v1/threads/profile 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/threads/profile?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.threads.net%2F%40zuck" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."
# or: -H "x-api-key: capt_live_..."

What the response looks like

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "platform": "threads",
    "username": "zuck",
    "url": "https://www.threads.net/@zuck",
    "id": "63055343223",
    "name": "Mark Zuckerberg",
    "bio": "Mostly superintelligence and MMA takes",
    "verified": true,
    "followers": 5678924,
    "profileImage": "https://scontent-jnb2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-19/550174606_17925811725103224_8363667901743352243_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s640x640_tt6&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6InByb2ZpbGVfcGljLmRqYW5nby4xMDgwLmMyIn0&_nc_ht=scontent-jnb2-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=100&_nc_oc=Q6cZ2gHgB_JnWjUcMF3ClGD3Nu7EeqbHtOfvRDMiZVytNZClmulwOSiZrKkL1AD3tKWycU0&_nc_ohc=vLH8jAZMCqoQ7kNvwFbrSGC&_nc_gid=gvP8XGFZH3cYku-7CAFvRg&edm=APs17CUBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AQA87udQfmdL7wcfVw31zEURt8uRpJ2kttrIdyNDf266rA&oe=6A6E2ABE&_nc_sid=10d13b"
  }
}

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

Request parameters

NameTypeRequiredDescription
urlstring YesThreads profile URL or @handle, e.g. https://threads.net/@username. 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 Threads Profile API do?

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

How many credits does the Threads 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 Threads 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 Threads 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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