TikTok Search API: Build Powerful Discovery Applications

Need to search TikTok programmatically? The SociaVault Search API lets you find users, hashtags, videos, and trending content—all through simple REST endpoints.

Search Capabilities

SociaVault offers four TikTok search endpoints:

Endpoint	Description	Use Case
Search Users	Find accounts by username/name	Influencer discovery
Search Hashtag	Get videos using a hashtag	Trend analysis
Search Keyword	Search video content	Content research
Search Top	Get top results for any query	General discovery

Search Users API

Find TikTok accounts matching a query:

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

const users = await response.json();

Sample Response

{
  "users": [
    {
      "userId": "6987654321",
      "username": "fitness_pro",
      "displayName": "Fitness Pro",
      "followers": 2500000,
      "verified": true,
      "bio": "Certified personal trainer 💪",
      "profilePicture": "https://..."
    }
  ]
}

Use Case: Influencer Discovery

Build an influencer database by searching niches:

const niches = ['fitness', 'cooking', 'tech', 'fashion', 'travel'];

for (const niche of niches) {
  const users = await searchUsers(`${niche} creator`);
  await saveToDatabase(niche, users);
}

Search Hashtag API

Get videos using a specific hashtag:

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

const videos = await response.json();

Sample Response

{
  "hashtag": "smallbusiness",
  "totalViews": 45000000000,
  "videos": [
    {
      "id": "7234567890123456789",
      "caption": "Day in my life as a small business owner #smallbusiness",
      "views": 5200000,
      "likes": 890000,
      "author": {
        "username": "shop_owner",
        "followers": 150000
      }
    }
  ]
}

Use Case: Trend Monitoring

Track hashtag performance over time:

const trackHashtags = ['fyp', 'viral', 'trending'];

for (const tag of trackHashtags) {
  const data = await searchHashtag(tag);
  await logMetrics({
    hashtag: tag,
    totalViews: data.totalViews,
    topVideoViews: data.videos[0]?.views,
    timestamp: new Date()
  });
}

Search Keyword API

Search video content by keyword:

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

Use Case: Brand Monitoring

Find mentions of your brand or products:

const brandMentions = await searchKeyword('your-brand-name');

const recentMentions = brandMentions.videos.filter(v => 
  new Date(v.createTime) > new Date(Date.now() - 7 * 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000)
);

console.log(`${recentMentions.length} mentions in the last 7 days`);

Search Top API

Get top-ranked results combining users and videos:

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

Building a Discovery Tool

Combine search endpoints for powerful discovery:

async function discoverCreators(niche) {
  // Find users in niche
  const users = await searchUsers(niche);
  
  // Find trending content in niche
  const trendingVideos = await searchHashtag(niche);
  
  // Extract unique creators from trending videos
  const trendingCreators = [...new Set(
    trendingVideos.videos.map(v => v.author.username)
  )];
  
  // Combine and deduplicate
  const allCreators = [...new Set([
    ...users.map(u => u.username),
    ...trendingCreators
  ])];
  
  return allCreators;
}

Related TikTok Endpoints

• TikTok Profile Scraper - Get creator details
• TikTok Trending - Discover trending videos
• TikTok Videos Scraper - Extract all videos
• TikTok Music API - Search by audio

Frequently Asked Questions

How many results can I get per search?

Each search returns up to 30 results per request. Use pagination to retrieve more results.

Can I filter search results by location?

Currently, search results are global. You can filter results client-side based on creator profiles.

How fresh are search results?

Search results reflect TikTok's current index, typically updated within minutes of content posting.

Can I search for videos from a specific time range?

The API returns results by TikTok's relevance ranking. Filter by createTime client-side for time-based queries.

Is there a search API for sounds/music?

Yes! Use the TikTok Music Search endpoint to find trending sounds and songs.

Start Building

Create your free account and start searching TikTok programmatically.

API documentation: /docs/api-reference/tiktok/search-users