How to get TikTok live info
GET request to /v1/tiktok/live-info with your input. You get clean JSON back in seconds for 7 credits per call — no OAuth, scraping or platform SDKs. Get details for a TikTok live room — title, host, viewer counts, and stream metadata when available.How to get TikTok live info (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 TikTok Live Info API
Send an authenticated GET request to /v1/tiktok/live-info with your input. No OAuth, no scraping setup.
- 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/tiktok/live-info?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40khaby.lame" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."
# or: -H "x-api-key: capt_live_..."What the response looks like
{
"success": true,
"data": {
"platform": "tiktok",
"username": "espn",
"isLive": false,
"creator": {
"displayName": "ESPN",
"followers": 59905666,
"verified": true,
"avatar": "https://p19-common-sign.tiktokcdn-us.com/tos-maliva-avt-0068/7310257743653240837~tplv-tiktokx-cropcenter:1080:1080.webp?dr=9640&refresh_token=32e9082e&x-expires=1784570400&x-signature=ONThrhLfNKOpgkDFmJxK49n%2Fqfo%3D&t=4d5b0474&ps=13740610&shp=a5d48078&shcp=fdd36af4&idc=useast8"
},
"room": {
"title": "WORLD CUP FINAL PREVIEW 🏆⚽️",
"startedAt": "2026-07-16T17:54:15.000Z",
"viewerCount": 1,
"coverUrl": "https://p16-common-sign.tiktokcdn-us.com/tos-maliva-avt-0068/7310257743653240837~tplv-tiktokx-cropcenter:720:720.webp?dr=9640&refresh_token=579fc032&x-expires=1784570400&x-signature=rnhgUlO8hHhNkLynLOErjI3zdt0%3D&t=4d5b0474&ps=13740610&shp=a5d48078&shcp=fdd36af4&idc=useast8"
},
"raw": {
"handle": "espn",
"is_live": false,
"nickname": "ESPN",
"unique_id": "espn",
"follower_count": 59905666,
"verified": true,
"avatar_url": "https://p19-common-sign.tiktokcdn-us.com/tos-maliva-avt-0068/7310257743653240837~tplv-tiktokx-cropcenter:1080:1080.webp?dr=9640&refresh_token=32e9082e&x-expires=1784570400&x-signature=ONThrhLfNKOpgkDFmJxK49n%2Fqfo%3D&t=4d5b0474&ps=13740610&shp=a5d48078&shcp=fdd36af4&idc=useast8",
"room_title": "WORLD CUP FINAL PREVIEW 🏆⚽️",
"viewer_count": 1,
"started_at": "2026-07-16T17:54:15.000Z",
"cover_url": "https://p16-common-sign.tiktokcdn-us.com/tos-maliva-avt-0068/7310257743653240837~tplv-tiktokx-cropcenter:720:720.webp?dr=9640&refresh_token=579fc032&x-expires=1784570400&x-signature=rnhgUlO8hHhNkLynLOErjI3zdt0%3D&t=4d5b0474&ps=13740610&shp=a5d48078&shcp=fdd36af4&idc=useast8",
"room_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@espn/live",
"_metadata": {
"page": 1,
"fetched_at": "2026-07-18T18:46:41.168Z",
"input_identifier": "espn"
}
}
}
}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 Live Info API do?
The TikTok Live Info API lets you fetch full metadata and key stats from a public TikTok live info using one GET request to /v1/tiktok/live-info. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or infrastructure setup required.
How many credits does the TikTok Live Info API cost?
Each successful call costs 7 credits. 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 Live Info 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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