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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. Threads profile — displayName, private/isPrivate, bioLinks (Meta verified), isThreadsOnlyUser, transparencyLabel, bioFragments, HD avatars (1 credit).
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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. Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit; default is always fresh.

Code example

curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/threads/profile?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.threads.net%2F%40zuck" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."
# or: -H "x-api-key: capt_live_..."

What the response looks like

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "platform": "threads",
    "username": "zuck",
    "url": "https://www.threads.net/@zuck",
    "id": "63055343223",
    "displayName": "Mark Zuckerberg",
    "name": "Mark Zuckerberg",
    "bio": "Mostly superintelligence and MMA takes",
    "verified": true,
    "followers": 5691292,
    "profileImage": "https://scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-19/550174606_17925811725103224_8363667901743352243_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s640x640_tt6&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6InByb2ZpbGVfcGljLmRqYW5nby4xMDgwLmMyIn0&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=100&_nc_oc=Q6cZ2gEeXugh5SzVlR3-SM7yE5Ymx4mleUIUQVrFLOJAyo4Pai-q3Q4Babsn5npHNxps9Zg&_nc_ohc=2ejw17SwZhoQ7kNvwFX521e&_nc_gid=dmOcoQ5owB8qGvpTG7PZZA&edm=APs17CUBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AQGktZYLExtnyRLt29v5FtvhGpx_oXGGlsI4Dt45cx4yWA&oe=6A74FA7E&_nc_sid=10d13b",
    "isThreadsOnlyUser": null,
    "private": false,
    "isPrivate": false,
    "bioLinks": [],
    "bioFragments": [],
    "transparencyLabel": null,
    "profileImageVersions": [
      {
        "url": "https://scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-19/550174606_17925811725103224_8363667901743352243_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s320x320_tt6&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6InByb2ZpbGVfcGljLmRqYW5nby4xMDgwLmMyIn0&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=100&_nc_oc=Q6cZ2gEeXugh5SzVlR3-SM7yE5Ymx4mleUIUQVrFLOJAyo4Pai-q3Q4Babsn5npHNxps9Zg&_nc_ohc=2ejw17SwZhoQ7kNvwFX521e&_nc_gid=dmOcoQ5owB8qGvpTG7PZZA&edm=APs17CUBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AQFU2s6roeLRVTBK1hBGzljKdg1GndlM6ZamolBrQr2S0Q&oe=6A74FA7E&_nc_sid=10d13b",
        "width": 320,
        "height": 320
      },
      {
        "url": "https://scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-19/550174606_17925811725103224_8363667901743352243_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s640x640_tt6&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6InByb2ZpbGVfcGljLmRqYW5nby4xMDgwLmMyIn0&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=100&_nc_oc=Q6cZ2gEeXugh5SzVlR3-SM7yE5Ymx4mleUIUQVrFLOJAyo4Pai-q3Q4Babsn5npHNxps9Zg&_nc_ohc=2ejw17SwZhoQ7kNvwFX521e&_nc_gid=dmOcoQ5owB8qGvpTG7PZZA&edm=APs17CUBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AQGktZYLExtnyRLt29v5FtvhGpx_oXGGlsI4Dt45cx4yWA&oe=6A74FA7E&_nc_sid=10d13b",
        "width": 640,
        "height": 640
      }
    ],
    "hasOnboarded": true
  }
}

Billing metadata (credits charged, cache hit/miss) is returned in the X-Captapi-Credits and X-Captapi-Cache response headers.

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.
cachebooleanNoSet true to serve from the 24h response cache (0 credits on hit). Default false — always fetch fresh. Envelope includes cached + cachedAt on hits.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Threads Profile API do?

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

How many credits does the Threads Profile API cost?

Each successful call costs 1 credit. Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh. Hits include cached + cachedAt. Selected profile endpoints also accept cacheMaxAge=1d|3d|7d|14d|30d. 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, Rumble, Spotify, Kwai, and more. We handle proxies, rate limits, retries, and authentication for you.

What does isThreadsOnlyUser mean?

When Meta exposes it, true means the account exists only on Threads (not an Instagram-linked auto-profile). On the public web hydrate this flag is often omitted — Captapi still returns the key as null so clients can rely on a stable schema.

Is the Threads Profile API suitable for production use?

Yes. It is a stable REST endpoint with predictable JSON and automatic retries. Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh. Hits include cached + cachedAt. Selected profile endpoints also accept cacheMaxAge=1d|3d|7d|14d|30d. Use it for analytics, monitoring, and content automation.

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