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How to get Threads user posts

TL;DR

To get Threads user posts, sign up for a free Captapi key, then send one GET request to /v1/threads/user-posts with your input. You get clean JSON back in seconds for 14 credits per call — no OAuth, scraping or platform SDKs. Bulk-list Threads content with full metadata for each item.

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How to get Threads user posts (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 Threads User Posts API
Send an authenticated GET request to /v1/threads/user-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/threads/user-posts?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.threads.net%2F%40zuck" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."

What the response looks like

{
  "success": true,
  "cached": false,
  "creditsUsed": 14,
  "data": {
    "total": 2,
    "items": [
      {
        "title": "Latest upload",
        "url": "https://example.com/a",
        "views": 90120,
        "publishedAt": "2025-01-12"
      },
      {
        "title": "Previous upload",
        "url": "https://example.com/b",
        "views": 75230,
        "publishedAt": "2025-01-04"
      }
    ]
  }
}

Request parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
url	string	Yes	Threads profile URL or @handle.
limit	integer	No	Max items to return (default 20, max 100). Billed per result.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Threads User Posts API do?

The Threads User Posts API lets you list items in bulk with metadata from a public Threads video using one GET request to /v1/threads/user-posts. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or scraping setup required.

How many credits does the Threads User Posts API cost?

Each successful call costs 14 credits. 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 User 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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