TikTok Popular Creators API
Bulk-list TikTok content with full metadata for each item.
GET request to /v1/tiktok/popular-creators that responds with clean JSON, costs 28 credits, and is cached for 24 hours (repeat calls are free). Start with 100 free credits — no credit card.What is the TikTok Popular Creators API?
The TikTok Popular Creators API lets you list items in bulk with metadata from TikTok 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
- Bulk list of items with full metadata
- View counts, dates, and direct URLs
- Configurable result limit
- Ideal for monitoring and content pipelines
Try it
Fill in the parameters below and copy a ready-to-run request in your language of choice.
Parameters
curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/tiktok/popular-creators?country=US" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."Edit the parameters and the code updates instantly. Switch languages and hit copy.
Example response
{
"success": true,
"data": {
"platform": "tiktok",
"country": "US",
"sort": "follower",
"totalReturned": 5,
"creators": [
{
"rank": 1,
"username": "stridermusic_zz",
"displayName": "Strider Music",
"url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@stridermusic_zz",
"bio": null,
"followers": null,
"engagementRate": null,
"likes": null,
"videos": null,
"country": "US",
"verified": null,
"profileImage": "https://p16-common-sign.tiktokcdn-us.com/tos-alisg-avt-0068/4baf951aa7875488d0fec14b309ee68a~tplv-tiktokx-cropcenter:1080:1080.jpeg?dr=9640&refresh_token=de973cab&x-expires=1783274400&x-signature=n6LHCqA%2FPQVzqhrwCkWa5tCc6b4%3D&t=4d5b0474&ps=13740610&shp=a5d48078&shcp=81f88b70&idc=useast5"
},
{
"rank": 2,
"username": "h1son.song",
"displayName": "h1son.song",
"url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@h1son.song",
"bio": null,
"followers": null,
"engagementRate": null,
"likes": null,
"videos": null,
"country": "US",
"verified": null,
"profileImage": "https://p16-common-sign.tiktokcdn-us.com/tos-maliva-avt-0068/59b89d09e200295c78ce8c9a30488d0e~tplv-tiktokx-cropcenter:1080:1080.jpeg?dr=9640&refresh_token=42143029&x-expires=1783274400&x-signature=9VFud32V%2FsQCJJBvyoNEn1UVDCY%3D&t=4d5b0474&ps=13740610&shp=a5d48078&shcp=81f88b70&idc=useast5"
},
{
"rank": 3,
"username": "mrmusic374",
"displayName": "MrMusic",
"url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@mrmusic374",
"bio": null,
"followers": null,
"engagementRate": null,
"likes": null,
"videos": null,
"country": "US",
"verified": null,
"profileImage": "https://p19-common-sign.tiktokcdn-us.com/tos-useast5-avt-0068-tx/ddb7939c9a8d377beb131b4b0dd24915~tplv-tiktokx-cropcenter:1080:1080.jpeg?dr=9640&refresh_token=cd7382b5&x-expires=1783274400&x-signature=GPNqZK0IQdVCl2MtP8uYvNfSloY%3D&t=4d5b0474&ps=13740610&shp=a5d48078&shcp=81f88b70&idc=useast5"
},
{
"rank": 4,
"username": "zahraslowed6",
"displayName": "𝐙𝐀𝐇𝐑𝐀 𝐒𝐋𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐃 亗",
"url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@zahraslowed6",
"bio": null,
"followers": null,
"engagementRate": null,
"likes": null,
"videos": null,
"country": "US",
"verified": null,
"profileImage": "https://p16-common-sign.tiktokcdn-us.com/tos-alisg-avt-0068/297252ccee1c553c195e7d0d4a0287a1~tplv-tiktokx-cropcenter:1080:1080.jpeg?dr=9640&refresh_token=63843a63&x-expires=1783274400&x-signature=1aH6Ba9fqnOm%2BXXTdWyCQaWiI3A%3D&t=4d5b0474&ps=13740610&shp=a5d48078&shcp=81f88b70&idc=useast5"
},
{
"rank": 5,
"username": "333_justas",
"displayName": "JUSTAS 🇱🇹",
"url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@333_justas",
"bio": null,
"followers": null,
"engagementRate": null,
"likes": null,
"videos": null,
"country": "US",
"verified": null,
"profileImage": "https://p16-common-sign.tiktokcdn-us.com/tos-maliva-avt-0068/eaaa255df36d4b97fe38823db436a74c~tplv-tiktokx-cropcenter:1080:1080.jpeg?dr=9640&refresh_token=7a0a72a5&x-expires=1783274400&x-signature=EyAOCbjYdWmOwtwZr5MuC%2BypPI8%3D&t=4d5b0474&ps=13740610&shp=a5d48078&shcp=81f88b70&idc=useast5"
}
]
}
}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).countryCountry. Example: "US".sortSort. Example: "follower".totalReturnedNumber of items returned in this response.
Creators
Each item in creators contains:
rankRank position in the list.usernameAccount username / handle.displayNameDisplay name of the account.urlCanonical URL of the item.bioProfile bio or description.followersFollower count.engagementRateEngagement rate (interactions / views).likesLike count.videosVideos.countryCountry. Example: "US".verifiedWhether the account is verified.profileImageProfile image URL.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| country | string | No | Two-letter ISO country code. Default US. |
| sort | string | No | follower, engagement, or popularity. Default follower. |
| follower_count | string | No | Optional range: 10k-100k, 100k-1m, 1m-10m, >10m. |
| limit | integer | No | Max items to return (default 20, max 100). Billed per result. |
| cache | boolean | No | Responses are cached for 24 hours by default. Set false to bypass the cache and always fetch fresh data (default true). |
Authentication: send your key as Authorization: Bearer capt_live_.... A typical call costs 28 credits — billed per result, so the exact amount scales with how many items you request. Repeat calls for the same request are served from cache for free (metrics refresh within ~1 hour).
tiktok_popular_creators 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/tiktok/popular-creatorsand parse the JSON response.
Use cases
Content Pipelines
Ingest a channel's catalog in bulk.
Monitoring
Detect new uploads automatically.
Archiving
Snapshot a creator's full library.
Analytics
Aggregate performance across many videos.
Frequently asked questions
What does the TikTok Popular Creators API do?+
The TikTok Popular Creators API lets you list items in bulk with metadata from a public TikTok video using one GET request to /v1/tiktok/popular-creators. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or scraping setup required.
How many credits does the TikTok Popular Creators API cost?+
Each successful call costs 28 credits. Responses are cached for 24 hours, and cached results cost 0 credits. Failed or empty results are never charged.
Do I need a TikTok 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 TikTok Popular Creators 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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