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How to get Facebook marketplace item

TL;DR

To get Facebook marketplace item, sign up for a free Captapi key, then send one GET request to /v1/facebook/marketplace-item with your input. You get clean JSON back in seconds for 1 credit per call — no OAuth, scraping or platform SDKs. Get full Facebook video metadata — title, views, likes, duration, and more.

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How to get Facebook marketplace item (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 Facebook Marketplace Item API
Send an authenticated GET request to /v1/facebook/marketplace-item with your input. No OAuth, no scraping setup.
3
Read the JSON response
Parse the clean JSON response. Results are cached for 24 hours, so repeat calls are free.

Code example

curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/facebook/marketplace-item?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fwatch%2F%3Fv%3D1234567890123456" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."

What the response looks like

{
  "success": true,
  "cached": false,
  "creditsUsed": 1,
  "data": {
    "id": "dQw4w9WgXcQ",
    "title": "Example video",
    "author": "@creator",
    "views": 1842203,
    "likes": 95210,
    "comments": 4123,
    "durationSec": 213,
    "publishedAt": "2024-11-02T10:00:00Z"
  }
}

Request parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
url	string	Yes	Facebook Marketplace item URL.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Facebook Marketplace Item API do?

The Facebook Marketplace Item API lets you fetch full metadata and engagement stats from a public Facebook video using one GET request to /v1/facebook/marketplace-item. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or scraping setup required.

How many credits does the Facebook Marketplace Item API cost?

Each successful call costs 1 credit. Responses are cached for 24 hours, and cached results cost 0 credits. Failed or empty results are never charged.

Do I need a Facebook 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 Facebook Marketplace Item 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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