TikTok Trending Feed API
Bulk-list TikTok content with full metadata for each item.
GET request to /v1/tiktok/trending-feed that responds with clean JSON, costs 14 credits, and is cached for 24 hours (repeat calls are free). Start with 100 free credits — no credit card.What is the TikTok Trending Feed API?
The TikTok Trending Feed 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/trending-feed?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": {
"country": "US",
"totalReturned": 10,
"results": [
{
"url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@ai.movie66/video/7611968349483896078",
"id": "7611968349483896078",
"title": "tung tung helps brr brr patapim #italianbrainrot #tungtungtungsahur #tralalerotralala",
"coverUrl": "https://p19-common-sign.tiktokcdn-us.com/tos-useast5-v-85c255-tx/oECIng4aHGSRpk5GfGLFApQIDJeaA93egAETAk~tplv-tiktokx-origin.image?dr=9636&x-expires=1780686000&x-signature=UhoVnUlEJIKBRWlHvxgZuBCdZbQ%3D&t=4d5b0474&ps=13740610&shp=81f88b70&shcp=43f4a2f9&idc=useast8",
"author": "ai.movie66",
"authorName": "AI fun movie",
"views": 169600000,
"likes": 6100000,
"comments": 19500,
"shares": 1600000,
"rank": 1
},
{
"url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@lulumelontv/video/7614364582382963981",
"id": "7614364582382963981",
"title": "Strawberry Dance🍓 #aibaby #babydance #aidance #viraldance #babytiktok",
"coverUrl": "https://p16-common-sign.tiktokcdn-us.com/tos-useast5-p-0068-tx/o0Fd1AjpqAtMDXUAExe6CVpCSRrfIW9ACZWgED~tplv-tiktokx-origin.image?dr=9636&x-expires=1780686000&x-signature=TFKN%2BF6u1e2mk%2B7MEVDT7qG7BUc%3D&t=4d5b0474&ps=13740610&shp=81f88b70&shcp=43f4a2f9&idc=useast8",
"author": "lulumelontv",
"authorName": "Lulu Melon",
"views": 164700000,
"likes": 5800000,
"comments": 57700,
"shares": 2600000,
"rank": 2
}
]
}
}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
countryCountry. Example: "US".totalReturnedNumber of items returned in this response.
Results
Each item in results contains:
urlCanonical URL of the item.idStable platform ID for the item.titleTitle of the item.coverUrlCover image URL.authorAuthor name or handle.authorNameName of the author.viewsView count.likesLike count.commentsComment count.sharesShare count.rankRank position in the list.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| country | string | No | Two-letter ISO country code, e.g. US, GB, TR. Default US. |
| limit | integer | No | Max items to return (default 20, max 200). 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 14 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).
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/trending-feedand 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 Trending Feed API do?+
The TikTok Trending Feed API lets you list items in bulk with metadata from a public TikTok video using one GET request to /v1/tiktok/trending-feed. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or scraping setup required.
How many credits does the TikTok Trending Feed API cost?+
Each successful call costs 14 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 Trending Feed 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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