How to get TikTok channel details
GET request to /v1/tiktok/channel-details with your input. You get clean JSON back in seconds for 1 credit per call — no OAuth, scraping or platform SDKs. Get a TikTok profile's key stats — followers, following, likes, video count, bio, and verification.How to get TikTok channel details (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.
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Call the TikTok Channel Details API
Send an authenticated GET request to /v1/tiktok/channel-details with your input. No OAuth, no scraping setup.
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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/tiktok/channel-details?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40natgeo" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."
# or: -H "x-api-key: capt_live_..."What the response looks like
{
"success": true,
"data": {
"platform": "tiktok",
"url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@natgeo",
"username": "natgeo",
"displayName": "National Geographic",
"bio": "Step into wonder and find your inner explorer with National Geographic 🌎",
"followers": 9581608,
"following": 61,
"likes": 53099961,
"postCount": 1433,
"verified": true,
"private": false,
"profileImage": "https://p16-common-sign.tiktokcdn-us.com/tos-useast8-avt-0068-tx2/324924e171e481040a1ea202962f6e07~tplv-tiktokx-cropcenter:1080:1080.jpeg?dr=9640&refresh_token=1fa719b0&x-expires=1784628000&x-signature=DS9ZLakUPkqg%2Bzn8ZeXDLRmh%2Fhc%3D&t=4d5b0474&ps=13740610&shp=a5d48078&shcp=81f88b70&idc=useast8",
"externalUrl": "spr.ly/natgeotiktok",
"category": "Media & Entertainment"
}
}Billing metadata (credits charged, cache hit/miss) is returned in the X-Captapi-Credits and X-Captapi-Cache response headers.
Request parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | string | Yes | TikTok profile URL, @handle, or username, e.g. https://tiktok.com/@username. Not a YouTube channel URL. 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. |
| cache | boolean | No | Set true to serve from the 24h response cache. Default false — always fetch fresh data. |
Frequently asked questions
What does the TikTok Channel Details API do?
The TikTok Channel Details API lets you fetch profile or page details and audience stats from a public TikTok profile or page using one GET request to /v1/tiktok/channel-details. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or infrastructure setup required.
How many credits does the TikTok Channel Details API cost?
Each successful call costs 1 credit. Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h shared cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh. Failed or empty results are never charged.
Do I need a TikTok 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.
Is the TikTok Channel Details 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 shared cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh. Use it for analytics, monitoring, and content automation.
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