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How to get Facebook page details

TL;DR
To get Facebook page details, sign up for a free Captapi key, then send one GET request to /v1/facebook/page-details with your input. You get clean JSON back in seconds for 1 credit per call — no OAuth, scraping or platform SDKs. Fetch Facebook profile data — follower counts, bio, verification, and stats.

How to get Facebook page details (step by step)

  1. 1

    Get a free API key

    Create a free Captapi account (100 credits, no card) and generate an API key from the dashboard.

  2. 2

    Call the Facebook Page Details API

    Send an authenticated GET request to /v1/facebook/page-details with your input. No OAuth, no scraping setup.

  3. 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/page-details?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FNASA" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."

What the response looks like

{
  "success": true,
  "cached": false,
  "creditsUsed": 1,
  "data": {
    "platform": "facebook",
    "url": "https://www.facebook.com/NASA",
    "username": "NASA",
    "displayName": "NASA",
    "fullName": "NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration",
    "bio": "Explore the universe and discover our home planet. \nThere's space for everybody. ✨",
    "followers": 28673921,
    "following": 52,
    "likes": 28673921,
    "verified": true,
    "profileImage": "https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-1/243095782_416661036495945_3843362260429099279_n.png?stp=dst-png&cstp=mx800x800&ctp=s200x200&_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=f907e8&_nc_ohc=ZOjc8KcuDOgQ7kNvwE7CTLr&_nc_oc=Adoa7_rV88w6UGTBctpfkQxCwKMEJAfttamsrAzUgaxsvFuAtH-42W1rkk1zJ_dFATSsCRFGixMaMbjc7SYMrB_v&_nc_zt=24&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&_nc_gid=XCcf-_SQpXu-jtWmyttXoA&_nc_ss=72289&oh=00_AQC42UTKpB-Gky692TMK2FWs5x5dxdQBLQehImKHB5TYog&oe=6A4DA615",
    "coverImage": "https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/663298991_1496429661852405_5171518456419416626_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_tt6&cstp=mx2048x1366&ctp=s960x960&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=cc71e4&_nc_ohc=0QAP_MMtk50Q7kNvwFgcqi0&_nc_oc=AdoJpPBonHxjkLIP7mlVaku5506smtlIQWXieqssnUzfxlCiHAdpY_T0chqFgLLGVAnglIiW5gYsxVGtoQRZlMsh&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&_nc_gid=XCcf-_SQpXu-jtWmyttXoA&_nc_ss=72289&oh=00_AQCQe_gWukpCwL80HP-OA7vMjQD5yP2Qkn6uaFGHogLcig&oe=6A4DBAE3",
    "category": "Government organization",
    "website": "https://www.nasa.gov/nasa-app/",
    "email": "public-inquiries@hq.nasa.gov",
    "createdAt": "March 4, 2009"
  }
}

Request parameters

NameTypeRequiredDescription
urlstring YesFacebook page URL, @handle, or page name, e.g. https://facebook.com/PageName. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Facebook Page Details API do?

The Facebook Page Details API lets you fetch profile/channel details and audience stats from a public Facebook profile using one GET request to /v1/facebook/page-details. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or scraping setup required.

How many credits does the Facebook Page Details 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 Page Details 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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