How to run a TikTok search users
GET request to /v1/tiktok/search/users with your input. You get clean JSON back in seconds for 8 credits per call — no OAuth, scraping or platform SDKs. Search TikTok users by keyword — username, display name, bio, follower count, verified flag, and avatar for each matching creator, with cursor pagination.How to run a TikTok search users (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 Users API
Send an authenticated GET request to /v1/tiktok/search/users 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/users?q=khaby" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."What the response looks like
{
"success": true,
"data": {
"query": "khaby",
"totalReturned": 2,
"hasMore": true,
"nextCursor": 20,
"users": [
{
"username": "khaby.lame",
"displayName": "Khabane lame",
"bio": "Se vuoi ridere sei nel posto giusto 🤣😎",
"url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@khaby.lame",
"followers": 162400000,
"verified": true,
"profileImage": "https://p16-common-sign.tiktokcdn-us.com/tos-maliva-avt-0068/f8c7cad75f3a12205d31d6662d2555d5~tplv-tiktokx-cropcenter:720:720.jpeg?dr=9640&refresh_token=9a9eefbd&x-expires=1780686000&x-signature=wd0lGv2zU3FtToLz2%2FEJFNeD1fg%3D&t=4d5b0474&ps=13740610&shp=a5d48078&shcp=81f88b70&idc=useast5"
},
{
"username": "khabylam206",
"displayName": "khaby lame",
"bio": "No stress \nOnly funny 🤣 😂",
"url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@khabylam206",
"followers": 71700,
"verified": false,
"profileImage": "https://p16-common-sign.tiktokcdn-us.com/tos-maliva-avt-0068/3dd8c5e3598ec508f5768144e7338d10~tplv-tiktokx-cropcenter:720:720.jpeg?dr=9640&refresh_token=9a9eefbd&x-expires=1780686000&x-signature=wd0lGv2zU3FtToLz2%2FEJFNeD1fg%3D&t=4d5b0474&ps=13740610&shp=a5d48078&shcp=81f88b70&idc=useast5"
}
]
}
}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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| q | string | Yes | Search query matched against usernames, display names and bios (min 2 characters). |
| limit | integer | No | Max items to return (default 20, max 100). Billed per result. |
| cursor | integer | No | Pagination offset. Leave at 0 (or omit) for the first page; then pass the nextCursor value returned in the previous response. A null nextCursor means the end of the results. |
| 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 Search Users API do?
The TikTok Search Users API lets you search and return matching results from a public TikTok query using one GET request to /v1/tiktok/search/users. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or scraping setup required.
How many credits does the TikTok Search Users API cost?
Each successful call costs 8 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 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 TikTok Search Users 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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