How to run a TikTok search
GET request to /v1/tiktok/search with your input. You get clean JSON back in seconds for 14 credits per call — no OAuth, scraping or platform SDKs. Search TikTok programmatically and get structured, ranked results.How to run a TikTok search (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 Search API
Send an authenticated GET request to /v1/tiktok/search 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/tiktok/search?q=skincare" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."What the response looks like
{
"success": true,
"cached": false,
"creditsUsed": 14,
"data": {
"query": "skincare",
"totalReturned": 10,
"results": [
{
"platform": "tiktok",
"url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@april.lancyy/video/7640815631989738760",
"id": "7640815631989738760",
"caption": "helping you guys build your skincare routine for your each skin problems \n\n#skincare #fyp #foryoupage #fypシ゚ #viral",
"description": "helping you guys build your skincare routine for your each skin problems \n\n#skincare #fyp #foryoupage #fypシ゚ #viral",
"publishedAt": "2026-05-17T11:07:06.000Z",
"durationSeconds": null,
"thumbnailUrl": null,
"videoUrl": null,
"author": {
"username": "april.lancyy",
"displayName": "April lancy",
"url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@april.lancyy",
"followers": 40700,
"verified": false,
"profileImage": "https://p16-common-sign.tiktokcdn-us.com/tos-alisg-avt-0068/67e54cfb4931bdb9f5c5596eb75ace5f~tplv-tiktokx-cropcenter:720:720.jpeg?dr=9640&refresh_token=4b3b58e0&x-expires=1780686000&x-signature=XKxdOSlNB1ednOdf6%2BjIxuKCww4%3D&t=4d5b0474&ps=13740610&shp=a5d48078&shcp=81f88b70&idc=useast5"
},
"engagement": {
"views": 160700,
"likes": 15900,
"comments": 38,
"shares": 663,
"saves": null
},
"hashtags": [
"skincare",
"fyp"
],
"musicName": "worry - ultra slowed"
},
{
"platform": "tiktok",
"url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@ehrlnm/video/7641430076151614727",
"id": "7641430076151614727",
"caption": "お肌の鎮静ケアルーティン🤍\n\n@SKIN1004 JAPAN OFFICIAL のアイドル的存在センテラアンプルから、更に鎮静効果がアップしたtecaライン✨\nメイクやクレンジングで敏感なお肌を優しく包み込んでくれる水分たっぷりの天才美容液です🥹🫶🏻\nインナードライの方や、最近お肌の調子が不安定な方はぜひぜひ~💞\n\n#PR#スキンケア #skin1004 #ナイトルーティン #grwm",
"description": "お肌の鎮静ケアルーティン🤍\n\n@SKIN1004 JAPAN OFFICIAL のアイドル的存在センテラアンプルから、更に鎮静効果がアップしたtecaライン✨\nメイクやクレンジングで敏感なお肌を優しく包み込んでくれる水分たっぷりの天才美容液です🥹🫶🏻\nインナードライの方や、最近お肌の調子が不安定な方はぜひぜひ~💞\n\n#PR#スキンケア #skin1004 #ナイトルーティン #grwm",
"publishedAt": "2026-05-19T09:49:00.000Z",
"durationSeconds": 46,
"thumbnailUrl": null,
"videoUrl": null,
"author": {
"username": "ehrlnm",
"displayName": "えりん",
"url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@ehrlnm",
"followers": 9501,
"verified": false,
"profileImage": "https://p16-common-sign.tiktokcdn-us.com/tos-alisg-avt-0068/647353b1effb1e3dec975ccddcf653ff~tplv-tiktokx-cropcenter:720:720.jpeg?dr=9640&refresh_token=59dc2840&x-expires=1780686000&x-signature=tvfLuBnOzd0HeKYKIELbjSqxAas%3D&t=4d5b0474&ps=13740610&shp=a5d48078&shcp=81f88b70&idc=useast5"
},
"engagement": {
"views": 91800,
"likes": 21000,
"comments": 108,
"shares": 633,
"saves": null
},
"hashtags": [
"",
"pr"
],
"musicName": "Dreamchaser"
}
]
}
}Request parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| q | string | Yes | Search query or keywords (min 2 characters). |
| limit | integer | No | Max items to return (default 20, max 200). Billed per result. |
Frequently asked questions
What does the TikTok Search API do?
The TikTok Search API lets you search and return matching results from a public TikTok query using one GET request to /v1/tiktok/search. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or scraping setup required.
How many credits does the TikTok Search 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 TikTok API key or OAuth?
No. A single Captapi key works across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. We handle proxies, rate limits, retries, and authentication for you.
Is the TikTok Search 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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