TikTok Followers Scraper API: Extract Complete Follower Lists

Need to export TikTok followers from any profile? This guide shows you how to scrape follower data for audience analysis, competitive research, and lead generation.

Why Scrape TikTok Followers?

Understanding who follows a creator or brand reveals valuable insights:

• Audience Analysis - Profile your target audience demographics
• Influencer Vetting - Verify follower authenticity before partnerships
• Competitor Research - Analyze who follows your competitors
• Lead Generation - Build prospect lists from engaged audiences
• Lookalike Audiences - Find similar accounts to target

What Follower Data Can You Extract?

For each follower, you receive:

Field	Description
User ID	Unique account identifier
Username	TikTok handle
Display Name	Public name
Profile Picture	Avatar URL
Follower Count	Their follower count
Following Count	Accounts they follow
Verified	Blue checkmark status
Bio	Profile description

Using the Followers API

Extract followers from any public TikTok profile:

const response = await fetch('https://api.sociavault.com/tiktok/followers', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    handle: 'charlidamelio',
    amount: 1000
  })
});

const data = await response.json();

Sample Response

{
  "followers": [
    {
      "userId": "6987654321098765",
      "username": "dance_lover_2024",
      "displayName": "Sarah Johnson",
      "profilePicture": "https://...",
      "followers": 1250,
      "following": 340,
      "verified": false,
      "bio": "Dance enthusiast 💃"
    }
  ],
  "totalFollowers": 155400000,
  "hasMore": true,
  "cursor": "1704500000000"
}

Use Cases

Influencer Authenticity Check

Analyze follower quality to detect fake followers:

const realFollowers = followers.filter(f => 
  f.followers > 10 && // Has some followers
  f.bio.length > 0 && // Has a bio
  f.profilePicture // Has profile photo
);

const authenticityScore = (realFollowers.length / followers.length) * 100;
console.log(`Authenticity: ${authenticityScore}%`);

Finding Active Followers

Identify followers who are likely influencers themselves:

const influencerFollowers = followers.filter(f => 
  f.followers >= 10000 && f.verified
);

Audience Demographics Analysis

Group followers by characteristics:

const creatorFollowers = followers.filter(f => f.followers >= 1000);
const regularUsers = followers.filter(f => f.followers < 1000);

console.log(`Creator followers: ${creatorFollowers.length}`);
console.log(`Regular users: ${regularUsers.length}`);

Also Scrape Following Lists

Get accounts that a user follows:

const following = await fetch('https://api.sociavault.com/tiktok/following', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    handle: 'charlidamelio',
    amount: 500
  })
});

This reveals:

• Competitors they follow
• Industry connections
• Content interests
• Potential collaboration partners

Related TikTok Endpoints

• TikTok Profile Scraper - Get profile statistics
• TikTok Demographics - Audience age/gender breakdown
• TikTok Videos Scraper - Extract all videos
• TikTok Search Users - Find users by keyword

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I scrape all followers from large accounts?

Yes, the API supports pagination for accounts with millions of followers. However, scraping very large accounts (10M+) may take time due to TikTok's pagination limits.

How accurate is the follower data?

SociaVault fetches real-time follower data. Counts and lists reflect the current state of the account.

Can I detect fake followers?

Yes, analyzing follower quality metrics (followers/following ratio, bio presence, profile photos) helps identify suspicious accounts.

Is it legal to scrape TikTok followers?

Scraping publicly available data is generally permitted. SociaVault accesses the same data visible to any TikTok user. Always use data ethically and in compliance with applicable laws.

Can I export followers to CSV?

The API returns JSON data that you can easily convert to CSV, Excel, or any format needed for your workflow.

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API documentation: /docs/api-reference/tiktok/followers