How to get Facebook profile posts
GET request to /v1/facebook/profile-posts with your input. You get clean JSON back in seconds for 12 credits per call — no OAuth, scraping or platform SDKs. Bulk-list Facebook content with full metadata for each item.How to get Facebook profile posts (step by step)
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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 Profile Posts API
Send an authenticated GET request to /v1/facebook/profile-posts 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/profile-posts?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FNASA" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."What the response looks like
{
"success": true,
"cached": false,
"creditsUsed": 12,
"data": {
"url": "https://www.facebook.com/NASA",
"totalReturned": 5,
"posts": [
{
"platform": "facebook",
"url": "https://www.facebook.com/NASA/posts/pfbid02skzNsrLf5atYZfzvzHAK9gHwDnZC5u4pDZMLQ1u3iJmfoA8tNsGpT7Uj6WPs6K3Rl",
"id": "1541753523986685",
"caption": "Soon.\n\nLater this year, our next space telescope will launch into orbit. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will capture both the big picture and the finer details of the cosmos—observing distant celestial bodies with a field of view at least 100 times wider than Hubble’s.\n\nGet the details on Roman and its mission: https://go.nasa.gov/4x5yDID\n\nAdd Roman to your phone—download this free poster: https://go.nasa.gov/4v4CfJH",
"description": "Soon.\n\nLater this year, our next space telescope will launch into orbit. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will capture both the big picture and the finer details of the cosmos—observing distant celestial bodies with a field of view at least 100 times wider than Hubble’s.\n\nGet the details on Roman and its mission: https://go.nasa.gov/4x5yDID\n\nAdd Roman to your phone—download this free poster: https://go.nasa.gov/4v4CfJH",
"publishedAt": "2026-06-02T19:07:37.000Z",
"durationSeconds": null,
"thumbnailUrl": null,
"videoUrl": null,
"author": {
"username": null,
"displayName": "NASA",
"url": null,
"verified": null
},
"engagement": {
"views": null,
"likes": null,
"comments": null,
"shares": null
}
},
{
"platform": "facebook",
"url": "https://www.facebook.com/reel/1885178062145784/",
"id": "1540929904069047",
"caption": "What's up for June?\n\nThe solstice brings summer to the Northern Hemisphere. Jupiter and Venus will appear close together in the night sky, and Mercury will join them soon after. The Moon will also pass in front of Venus on June 17. Learn more: https://go.nasa.gov/4ap33vB",
"description": "What's up for June?\n\nThe solstice brings summer to the Northern Hemisphere. Jupiter and Venus will appear close together in the night sky, and Mercury will join them soon after. The Moon will also pass in front of Venus on June 17. Learn more: https://go.nasa.gov/4ap33vB",
"publishedAt": "2026-06-01T19:43:28.000Z",
"durationSeconds": null,
"thumbnailUrl": null,
"videoUrl": null,
"author": {
"username": null,
"displayName": "NASA",
"url": null,
"verified": null
},
"engagement": {
"views": 88747,
"likes": null,
"comments": null,
"shares": null
}
}
]
}
}Request parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | string | Yes | Facebook profile or page URL. |
| limit | integer | No | Max items to return (default 20, max 200). Billed per result. |
Frequently asked questions
What does the Facebook Profile Posts API do?
The Facebook Profile Posts API lets you list items in bulk with metadata from a public Facebook video using one GET request to /v1/facebook/profile-posts. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or scraping setup required.
How many credits does the Facebook Profile Posts API cost?
Each successful call costs 12 credits. 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 YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. We handle proxies, rate limits, retries, and authentication for you.
Is the Facebook Profile Posts 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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