Threads Scraper API: Extract Data from Meta's Twitter Alternative

Threads is growing fast. This guide shows you how to extract profiles, posts, and search results from Meta's Twitter competitor.

Threads API Endpoints

Endpoint	Description
Profile	Get user profile data
User Posts	Get posts from a user
Post	Get single post details
Search	Search posts by keyword
Search Users	Find users by name

Profile Scraper

Get Threads user profile information:

const response = await fetch('https://api.sociavault.com/threads/profile', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    handle: 'zuck'
  })
});

const profile = await response.json();

Response

{
  "id": "314216",
  "username": "zuck",
  "displayName": "Mark Zuckerberg",
  "bio": "CEO of Meta",
  "followers": 12500000,
  "following": 350,
  "postsCount": 890,
  "profilePicture": "https://...",
  "isVerified": true,
  "linkedInstagram": "zuck"
}

User Posts Scraper

Get posts from any Threads user:

const response = await fetch('https://api.sociavault.com/threads/user-posts', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    handle: 'zuck'
  })
});

const posts = await response.json();

Response

{
  "posts": [
    {
      "id": "C1234567890",
      "text": "Building the future of social media 🚀",
      "likes": 250000,
      "replies": 15000,
      "reposts": 8500,
      "createdAt": "2026-01-08T14:30:00Z",
      "media": [
        {
          "type": "image",
          "url": "https://..."
        }
      ],
      "isRepost": false,
      "quotedPost": null
    }
  ],
  "hasMore": true,
  "cursor": "next_page"
}

Single Post Details

Get detailed information about a specific post:

const response = await fetch('https://api.sociavault.com/threads/post', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    url: 'https://www.threads.net/@zuck/post/C1234567890'
  })
});

const post = await response.json();

Search Posts

Search Threads posts by keyword:

const response = await fetch('https://api.sociavault.com/threads/search', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    query: 'artificial intelligence'
  })
});

const results = await response.json();

Search Users

Find Threads users by name:

const response = await fetch('https://api.sociavault.com/threads/search-users', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    query: 'tech'
  })
});

const users = await response.json();

Response

{
  "users": [
    {
      "username": "techcrunch",
      "displayName": "TechCrunch",
      "followers": 2500000,
      "profilePicture": "https://...",
      "isVerified": true
    }
  ]
}

Use Cases

Track Threads Growth

Monitor user growth on the platform:

async function trackGrowth(handle) {
  const profile = await getProfile(handle);
  
  await saveSnapshot({
    handle,
    followers: profile.followers,
    posts: profile.postsCount,
    timestamp: new Date()
  });
}

Competitor Analysis

Compare your Threads presence with competitors:

async function compareAccounts(handles) {
  const comparison = await Promise.all(
    handles.map(async handle => {
      const profile = await getProfile(handle);
      const { posts } = await getUserPosts(handle);
      
      const avgEngagement = posts.reduce((s, p) => 
        s + p.likes + p.replies, 0
      ) / posts.length;
      
      return {
        handle: profile.username,
        followers: profile.followers,
        avgEngagement,
        rate: (avgEngagement / profile.followers * 100).toFixed(3) + '%'
      };
    })
  );
  
  return comparison.sort((a, b) => b.followers - a.followers);
}

Trend Monitoring

Track trending topics:

async function findTrends(keywords) {
  const trends = {};
  
  for (const keyword of keywords) {
    const results = await searchPosts(keyword);
    
    trends[keyword] = {
      postCount: results.posts.length,
      avgEngagement: results.posts.reduce((s, p) => s + p.likes, 0) / results.posts.length
    };
  }
  
  return trends;
}

Influencer Discovery

Find influencers in a niche:

async function findInfluencers(niche) {
  const users = await searchUsers(niche);
  
  // Filter by follower count
  const influencers = users.filter(u => u.followers >= 10000);
  
  // Get detailed profiles
  const detailed = await Promise.all(
    influencers.slice(0, 10).map(u => getProfile(u.username))
  );
  
  return detailed;
}

Threads vs Twitter/X Comparison

Feature	Threads	Twitter/X
Character Limit	500	280 (free) / 25,000 (premium)
Algorithm	Instagram-based	X algorithm
Integration	Instagram linked	Standalone
Video	Yes	Yes
API Access	Via SociaVault	Expensive official API

Related Endpoints

• Twitter/X Scraper - Compare with X
• Instagram Scraper - Instagram data
• LinkedIn Scraper - LinkedIn data

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Threads connected to Instagram?

Yes, Threads accounts are linked to Instagram accounts. The linkedInstagram field shows the connection.

Can I get reply threads?

Yes, use the Post endpoint to get a post and its replies.

How does engagement compare to Twitter/X?

Engagement varies, but Threads often shows higher engagement rates for early adopters due to the younger user base.

Can I search by hashtag?

Threads doesn't use traditional hashtags like Twitter. Use keyword search instead.

Is Threads available globally?

Threads is available in most countries, though some features may vary by region.

Get Started

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Documentation: /docs/api-reference/threads/profile