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How to get Threads profile

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

    Send an authenticated GET request to /v1/threads/profile 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/threads/profile?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.threads.net%2F%40zuck" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."

What the response looks like

{
  "success": true,
  "cached": false,
  "creditsUsed": 1,
  "data": {
    "platform": "threads",
    "username": "zuck",
    "url": "https://www.threads.com/@zuck",
    "id": "314216",
    "name": "Mark Zuckerberg",
    "bio": "I build stuff",
    "verified": true,
    "followers": 16959462,
    "profileImage": "https://scontent-xxc1-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-19/550234512_18532404670058217_8758519395071163708_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s150x150_tt6&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6InByb2ZpbGVfcGljLmRqYW5nby4xMDgwLmMyIn0&_nc_ht=scontent-xxc1-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=1&_nc_oc=Q6cZ2gH4U5WZm3Xpw_DM7W-XDo8Zlt573IbU1gbINJq3cZDFZ1XyVywsi8rekjgn9BhudhQ&_nc_ohc=AoxnWwfXVPQQ7kNvwGdBW5R&_nc_gid=V91usaHSqJmjheRZPCKKJg&edm=AOQ1c0wBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AQDp5WY5IgPJBLPU27agLUUHGUofWhJtfWS3Te2P-S5jeA&oe=6A4DDD6D&_nc_sid=8b3546"
  }
}

Request parameters

NameTypeRequiredDescription
urlstring YesThreads profile URL or @handle, e.g. https://threads.net/@username. 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 Threads Profile API do?

The Threads Profile API lets you fetch profile/channel details and audience stats from a public Threads profile using one GET request to /v1/threads/profile. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or scraping setup required.

How many credits does the Threads Profile 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 Threads 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 Threads Profile 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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