How to run a TikTok Shop shop search
GET request to /v1/tiktok-shop/shop-search with your input. You get clean JSON back in seconds for ~56 credits (2.8/result) per call — no OAuth, scraping or platform SDKs. Run a TikTok Shop shop search and get structured, ranked results as clean JSON.How to run a TikTok Shop shop search (step by step)
- 1
Get a free API key
Create a free Captapi account (100 credits, no card) and generate an API key from the dashboard.
- 2
Call the TikTok Shop Search API
Send an authenticated GET request to /v1/tiktok-shop/shop-search with your input. No OAuth, no scraping setup.
- 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/tiktok-shop/shop-search?q=phone%20case" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."
# or: -H "x-api-key: capt_live_..."What the response looks like
{
"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 (credits charged, cache hit/miss) is returned in the X-Captapi-Credits and X-Captapi-Cache response headers.
Request parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| q | string | Yes | Product search query (min 2 characters). |
| region | string | No | Two-letter ISO region code. Default US. |
| limit | integer | No | Max items to return (default 20, max 200). Billed per result. |
| cache | boolean | No | Set true to serve from the 24h response cache. Default false — always fetch fresh data. |
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.
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