TikTok
GET /v1/tiktok/profile-region

TikTok Profile Region API

Find out where a TikTok creator is likely based and what language they use — country, language, stable ids, and core profile stats.

2 credits per request
TL;DR
Find out where a TikTok creator is likely based and what language they use — country, language, stable ids, and core profile stats. The TikTok Profile Region API (TikTok) is a single authenticated GET request to /v1/tiktok/profile-region that responds with clean JSON and costs 2 credits. Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit; default is always fresh. Start with 100 free credits — no credit card.

What is the TikTok Profile Region API?

Give the TikTok Profile Region API a profile URL, @handle, or username and it returns creator geography and language as clean JSON — the dedicated geo surface (channel-details does not infer country). TikTok almost never shows an account's country publicly, so when that value is missing we estimate the country from public cues like the bio, display name, and language. The response tells you whether the country came from TikTok itself or from that estimate (regionSource), and how confident the estimate is (regionConfidence: high, medium, or low). You also get stable id + secUid, account createTime / createTimeUnix, ttSeller + isOrganization (boolean), interface language, and core profile stats — followers, following, total likes, and videos (integer count) — plus display name, verified and private flags, and the avatar. Upstream TikTok blobs are not returned by default — pass raw=true only when you need the opt-in escape hatch. Flat 2 credits per call. Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h shared cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh.

What you get

  • Creator country — TikTok's own when available, otherwise an AI estimate
  • regionSource + regionConfidence (measured vs inferred)
  • id + secUid + createTime / createTimeUnix
  • ttSeller + isOrganization (boolean) for Shop / org vetting
  • Interface language plus followers, following, likes, and video count
  • Display name, verified and private flags, and avatar

Try it

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Fill in the parameters below and copy a ready-to-run request, or open the live Playground to run it against your account (no API key paste).

Parameters

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curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/tiktok/profile-region?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40khaby.lame" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."
# or: -H "x-api-key: capt_live_..."

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Example response

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "platform": "tiktok",
    "username": "khaby.lame",
    "displayName": "Khabane lame",
    "url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@khaby.lame",
    "id": "127905465618821121",
    "secUid": "MS4wLjABAAAAwAg0rSzO65WQfz4RzQgGv2Xdv108BgPXhRrrmNVIHQZ9PO8-flwwRtEppYTS0OjA",
    "createTime": "2016-08-10T22:02:34.000Z",
    "createTimeUnix": 1470866554,
    "ttSeller": false,
    "isOrganization": 0,
    "region": "IT",
    "language": "en",
    "followers": 162355782,
    "following": 81,
    "likes": 2642875898,
    "videos": 1343,
    "verified": true,
    "private": false,
    "profileImage": "https://p19-common-sign.tiktokcdn-us.com/tos-useast8-avt-0068-tx2/08987e23b94057953fd4f1738694bf5f~tplv-tiktokx-cropcenter:1080:1080.jpeg?dr=9640&refresh_token=bf39da46&x-expires=1784628000&x-signature=%2BIQ2jcCwEJiHbixnVnOi2G2qh5E%3D&t=4d5b0474&ps=13740610&shp=a5d48078&shcp=81f88b70&idc=useast8",
    "raw": {
      "user": {
        "id": "127905465618821121",
        "shortId": "",
        "uniqueId": "khaby.lame",
        "nickname": "Khabane lame",
        "avatarLarger": "https://p19-common-sign.tiktokcdn-us.com/tos-useast8-avt-0068-tx2/08987e23b94057953fd4f1738694bf5f~tplv-tiktokx-cropcenter:1080:1080.jpeg?dr=9640&refresh_token=bf39da46&x-expires=1784628000&x-signature=%2BIQ2jcCwEJiHbixnVnOi2G2qh5E%3D&t=4d5b0474&ps=13740610&shp=a5d48078&shcp=81f88b70&idc=useast8",
        "avatarMedium": "https://p19-common-sign.tiktokcdn-us.com/tos-useast8-avt-0068-tx2/08987e23b94057953fd4f1738694bf5f~tplv-tiktokx-cropcenter:720:720.jpeg?dr=9640&refresh_token=0ed06557&x-expires=1784628000&x-signature=WrS0%2Bg%2FT%2BKycLjzRdl%2Fzdc5i5H0%3D&t=4d5b0474&ps=13740610&shp=a5d48078&shcp=81f88b70&idc=useast8",
        "avatarThumb": "https://p16-common-sign.tiktokcdn-us.com/tos-useast8-avt-0068-tx2/08987e23b94057953fd4f1738694bf5f~tplv-tiktokx-cropcenter:100:100.jpeg?dr=9640&refresh_token=913c08ee&x-expires=1784628000&x-signature=nJ6FpgyLtkWHGaHctQAjTQiqRfE%3D&t=4d5b0474&ps=13740610&shp=a5d48078&shcp=81f88b70&idc=useast8",
        "signature": "Se vuoi ridere sei nel posto giusto😎 If u wanna laugh u r in the right place😎",
        "createTime": 1470866554,
        "verified": true,
        "secUid": "MS4wLjABAAAAwAg0rSzO65WQfz4RzQgGv2Xdv108BgPXhRrrmNVIHQZ9PO8-flwwRtEppYTS0OjA",
        "ftc": false,
        "relation": 0,
        "openFavorite": false,
        "commentSetting": 0,
        "commerceUserInfo": {
          "commerceUser": false
        },
        "duetSetting": 0,
        "stitchSetting": 0,
        "privateAccount": false,
        "secret": false,
        "isADVirtual": false,
        "roomId": "",
        "uniqueIdModifyTime": 0,
        "ttSeller": false,
        "downloadSetting": 0,
        "profileTab": {
          "showMusicTab": false,
          "showQuestionTab": false,
          "showPlayListTab": false
        },
        "followingVisibility": 1,
        "recommendReason": "",
        "nowInvitationCardUrl": "",
        "nickNameModifyTime": 0,
        "isEmbedBanned": false,
        "canExpPlaylist": true,
        "profileEmbedPermission": 1,
        "language": "en",
        "eventList": [],
        "suggestAccountBind": false,
        "isOrganization": 0,
        "UserStoryStatus": 0,
        "shortDramaCreator": {}
      },
      "statsV2": {
        "followerCount": 162355782,
        "followingCount": 81,
        "heart": 2642875898,
        "heartCount": 2642875898,
        "videoCount": 1343,
        "diggCount": 0,
        "friendCount": 77
      }
    },
    "regionConfidence": "high",
    "regionSource": "inferred"
  }
}

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 for this response (matches the endpoint's platform).
  • usernameAccount username / handle.
  • displayNameDisplay name of the account. Canonical across profile endpoints (prefer over name).
  • urlCanonical URL of the item.
  • idStable platform ID for the item.
  • secUidTikTok secure user ID — required for many platform-internal list endpoints.
  • createTimeWhen the account was created (ISO 8601).
  • createTimeUnixCreate time unix. Example: 1470866554.
  • ttSellerWhether the account is an active TikTok Shop seller — chain into /tiktok-shop/* when true.
  • isOrganizationWhether TikTok marks the account as an organization (boolean — never 0/1).
  • regionCreator's country as an ISO code (e.g. IT, US). TikTok's authoritative value when it exposes one (rare); otherwise an AI-inferred guess from public profile cues. Check regionSource / regionConfidence. Distinct from video-details.locationCreated (video locale).
  • languageDetected or requested language code.
  • followersFollower count.
  • followingNumber of accounts followed.
  • likesTotal likes across the creator's videos (TikTok heartCount).
  • videosTotal public video count on the profile (integer). Not a typed media asset list.
  • verifiedWhether TikTok shows a verified badge on this profile.
  • privateWhether the account is private.
  • profileImageProfile image URL. Deprecated alias of avatar on Instagram/Twitter/Threads/TikTok profile endpoints (one release).
  • rawRaw upstream payload for advanced use (fields may change). Prefer the normalized top-level fields when available.
  • regionConfidenceFor an inferred region, confidence of the guess: "high", "medium", or "low". Null when the region came from TikTok.
  • regionSourceWhere region came from: "tiktok" (authoritative, reported by TikTok) or "inferred" (best-effort estimate from public signals).

Parameters

NameTypeRequiredDescription
urlstringYesTikTok profile URL, @handle, or username, e.g. https://tiktok.com/@username. Not a YouTube channel 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.
rawbooleanNoSet true to include TikTok's upstream user/statsV2 blob under raw. Default false — curated fields only.
cachebooleanNoSet true to serve from the 24h response cache (0 credits on hit). Default false — always fetch fresh. Envelope includes cached + cachedAt on hits.

Authentication: send your key as Authorization: Bearer capt_live_.... A typical call costs 2 credits. Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit; default is always fresh.

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How it works

  1. 1. Sign up — get 100 free credits, no card required.
  2. 2. Create a key from your dashboard.
  3. 3. Send one request to /v1/tiktok/profile-region and parse the JSON response.

Use cases

Creator Location

Estimate where a creator is based when TikTok hides region.

Compliance Checks

Flag likely country of origin for geo-restricted campaigns.

Localization

Match outreach language to the creator's interface language.

Partnership Screening

Sanity-check geography before briefing a creator.

Frequently asked questions

What does the TikTok Profile Region API do?+

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

How many credits does the TikTok Profile Region API cost?+

Each successful call costs 2 credits. Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh. Hits include cached + cachedAt. Selected profile endpoints also accept cacheMaxAge=1d|3d|7d|14d|30d. 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, Rumble, Spotify, Kwai, and more. We handle proxies, rate limits, retries, and authentication for you.

Is the TikTok Profile Region 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 cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh. Hits include cached + cachedAt. Selected profile endpoints also accept cacheMaxAge=1d|3d|7d|14d|30d. Use it for analytics, monitoring, and content automation.

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