Kwai Profile API

Fetch Kwai profile data — follower counts, bio, verification, and stats.

TL;DR

The Kwai Profile API (Kwai) returns fetch Kwai profile data — follower counts, bio, verification, and stats. It's a single authenticated GET request to /v1/kwai/profile that responds with clean JSON, costs 17 credits, and is cached for 24 hours (repeat calls are free). Start with 100 free credits — no credit card.

What is the Kwai Profile API?

The Kwai Profile API lets you fetch profile/channel details and audience stats from Kwai with a single REST call. No OAuth, no scraping infrastructure, and no platform SDKs — send the URL, get clean structured JSON back. Results are cached for 24 hours, so repeat lookups are instant and free.

What you get

Display name, handle, bio, and avatar
Follower / subscriber and content counts
Verification status and external links
Aggregate engagement signals

Try it

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Parameters

url*stringKwai/Kuaishou profile URL or user ID.

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curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/kwai/profile?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kuaishou.com%2Fprofile%2F2542916559" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."

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Example response

{
  "success": true,
  "cached": false,
  "creditsUsed": 17,
  "data": {
    "handle": "@creator",
    "name": "Creator",
    "followers": 1280000,
    "posts": 412,
    "verified": true,
    "bio": "Building in public."
  }
}

Response structure

A successful call returns success, cached, creditsUsed, and a data object with the following fields:

Profile

handleProfile / channel handle.
nameDisplay name.
bioProfile bio or description.
verifiedWhether the account is verified.

Stats

followersFollower / subscriber count.
postsTotal number of posts / videos.

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
url	string	Yes	Kwai/Kuaishou profile URL or user ID.

Authentication: send your key as Authorization: Bearer capt_live_.... A typical call costs 17 credits. Repeat calls for the same request are served from cache for free.

Using an AI agent? This endpoint is the MCP tool kwai_profile via @captapi/mcp. Set it up →

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/kwai/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 Kwai Profile API do?+

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

How many credits does the Kwai Profile API cost?+

Each successful call costs 17 credits. Responses are cached for 24 hours, and cached results cost 0 credits. Failed or empty results are never charged.

Do I need a Kwai 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, and Rumble. We handle proxies, rate limits, retries, and authentication for you.

Is the Kwai Profile API suitable for production use?+

Yes. It is a stable REST endpoint with predictable JSON, automatic retries, and a shared 24-hour cache. Use it for RAG pipelines, analytics, monitoring, and content automation.

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