How to Call the TikTok Profile API
Simple REST API endpoint. Just make a GET request with your API key and get structured data back.
GETCode Examples
cURL
curl -X GET 'https://api.parseium.com/v1/tiktok-profile?username=username-here&api_key=YOUR_API_KEY'TypeScript
const response = await fetch(`https://api.parseium.com/v1/tiktok-profile?username=username-here&api_key=${process.env.PARSEIUM_API_KEY}`, {
method: 'GET',
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);Python
import requests
import os
api_key = os.environ['PARSEIUM_API_KEY']
response = requests.get(
f'https://api.parseium.com/v1/tiktok-profile?username=username-here&api_key={api_key}'
)
data = response.json()
print(data)Query Parameters
Pass parameters in the URL query string:
username=username-hereResponse Schema
The API returns structured JSON data with the following schema:
{
"identity": {
"user_id": {
"type": "string"
},
"short_id": {
"type": "string"
},
"unique_id": {
"type": "string"
},
"nickname": {
"type": "string"
},
"bio": {
"type": "string"
},
"verified": {
"type": "boolean"
},
"sec_uid": {
"type": "string"
},
"language": {
"type": "string"
},
"avatar_large": {
"type": "string"
},
"avatar_medium": {
"type": "string"
},
"avatar_thumb": {
"type": "string"
},
"bio_link": {
"type": "string"
},
"bio_link_risk": {
"type": "number"
},
"profile_url": {
"type": "string"
}
},
"stats": {
"follower_count": {
"type": "number"
},
"following_count": {
"type": "number"
},
"heart_count": {
"type": "number"
},
"video_count": {
"type": "number"
},
"digg_count": {
"type": "number"
},
"friend_count": {
"type": "number"
},
"follower_count_str": {
"type": "string"
},
"following_count_str": {
"type": "string"
},
"heart_count_str": {
"type": "string"
},
"video_count_str": {
"type": "string"
}
},
"privacy": {
"private_account": {
"type": "boolean"
},
"secret": {
"type": "boolean"
},
"comment_setting": {
"type": "number"
},
"duet_setting": {
"type": "number"
},
"stitch_setting": {
"type": "number"
},
"download_setting": {
"type": "number"
},
"following_visibility": {
"type": "number"
}
},
"commerce": {
"commerce_user": {
"type": "boolean"
},
"tt_seller": {
"type": "boolean"
},
"is_ad_virtual": {
"type": "boolean"
},
"is_organization": {
"type": "number"
}
},
"profile_features": {
"show_music_tab": {
"type": "boolean"
},
"show_question_tab": {
"type": "boolean"
},
"show_playlist_tab": {
"type": "boolean"
},
"can_exp_playlist": {
"type": "boolean"
},
"profile_embed_permission": {
"type": "number"
},
"is_embed_banned": {
"type": "boolean"
}
},
"timestamps": {
"created_time": {
"type": "number"
},
"nickname_modify_time": {
"type": "number"
},
"unique_id_modify_time": {
"type": "number"
}
}
}Need more details? Check out our full API documentation for authentication, error handling, rate limits, and advanced options.
Use Cases for TikTok Profile
See how developers use this API in production applications.
Influencer Analysis
Analyze influencer profiles, engagement rates, and content strategy to find the right partners for your brand.
Social Media Monitoring
Monitor competitor accounts, track follower growth, and stay updated on content trends in your industry.
Market Research
Gather social media insights, identify trending accounts, and understand audience demographics and behavior.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Every API call to TikTok Profile costs 1 credit
Choose a plan based on your monthly usage. All plans include access to all APIs.
~150,000 API calls/mo
- 150,000 credits/month
- Email support
- 1,000 requests/day
- Priority processing
~700,000 API calls/mo
- 700,000 credits/month
- Priority support
- 10,000 requests/day
- Advanced features
~3,000,000 API calls/mo
- 3M credits/month
- Dedicated support
- Unlimited requests
- Custom integrations
Need more? Check out our full pricing page for enterprise options and custom plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the TikTok Profile API.
What profile data is included?
Full identity (user ID, unique ID, nickname, bio, verification status), stats (followers, following, hearts, videos), privacy settings, commerce features, profile capabilities, and timestamps.
Can I get data from private accounts?
The API returns publicly available information. For private accounts, you'll get basic profile info but won't be able to access videos or detailed engagement metrics.
What are the rate limits?
The API follows standard Parseium rate limits based on your plan. Free tier: 100 requests/day, Starter: 1,000/day, Professional: 10,000/day, Enterprise: custom limits.