TikTok Ad Library Fast Search

Extract TikTok ad data 3-5x faster than alternatives. Get ad creatives, video URLs, targeting demographics, and advertiser intelligence from TikTok's official Ad Library across 30+ European countries.

Starting from $0.005 per ad. No monthly subscription. No coding required.

Why TikTok Ad Library Fast Search?

Feature	This tool	Manual browsing
Speed	50 ads in ~1 min (Quick Search)	50 ads in ~30+ min
Keywords per run	Up to 10 simultaneously	1 at a time
Output format	JSON, CSV, Excel	Copy-paste only
Video URLs	Direct CDN download links	No download option
Targeting data	Age, gender, location breakdowns	Limited visibility
Scheduling	Automate daily/weekly runs	Manual every time

Two search modes

Quick Search ($0.005/ad) — 3-5x faster

Extracts basic ad data directly from search results without visiting detail pages. Best for bulk monitoring, trend analysis, and large-scale competitor tracking.

You get: Ad ID, title, type, cover image, dates, advertiser name, estimated audience.

Full Search ($0.020/ad) — Complete data

Visits each ad's detail page to extract everything. Best for deep competitive analysis, targeting research, and creative intelligence.

You get: Everything in Quick Search, plus video URLs, impressions, advertiser profile, location/age/gender targeting breakdowns, and "paid for by" entity.

Getting started

1. Create a free Apify account (includes $5 monthly credits — no credit card needed).
2. Open TikTok Ad Library Fast Search on Apify.
3. Enter a keyword, advertiser name, or ad IDs.
4. Click Start.
5. Download results in JSON, CSV, or Excel.

Tip: Enable Quick Search for fast bulk extraction. Disable it when you need video URLs and targeting data.

Use cases

Competitor ad monitoring

Your competitors are running TikTok ads right now. Track their creatives, messaging, audiences, and campaign duration. Schedule weekly runs to catch new campaigns automatically.

Ad creative research

Search thousands of ads by keyword to find what works in your industry. Discover trending formats, effective CTAs, and messaging patterns that drive engagement.

Market intelligence

Track advertising trends across 30+ European countries. Identify which markets brands are targeting, seasonal patterns, and shifts in ad spend across regions.

Lead generation

Find active TikTok advertisers in your niche. Extract advertiser profiles, locations, and campaign data to build qualified lead lists.

Pricing

Pay only for the ads you extract. No subscription, no minimum.

Mode	Per ad	Per 1,000 ads	Best for
Quick Search	$0.005	$5	Bulk monitoring, trend analysis
Full Search	$0.020	$20	Deep analysis, targeting data
Direct Lookup (Ad IDs)	$0.020	$20	Specific ad research

Cost examples

What you're doing	Ads	Time	Cost
Quick scan of 1 keyword	50	~1-2 min	$0.25
Full analysis of 1 keyword	50	~3-5 min	$1.00
Full analysis of 5 keywords	500	~20-30 min	$10.00
Lookup specific ads by ID	10	~1-2 min	$0.20

Platform costs (compute, proxy) are billed separately by Apify. Free tier: $5 monthly credits included — enough to extract hundreds of ads at no cost.

Input

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
query	string	—	Search query (company name, product, or keyword)
advertiserName	string	—	Advertiser name for targeted search
keywords	string[]	—	Multiple keywords to search (max 10). Each keyword is searched sequentially with independent maxResults limit per keyword
adIds	string[]	—	Specific ad IDs for direct lookup
country	string	ALL	Target country (30+ EU/EEA + CH, TR, GB options)
quickSearch	boolean	false	Enable 3-5x faster extraction (basic data only)
startDate	string	—	Date range start (YYYY-MM-DD). Leave empty for no date filter
endDate	string	—	Date range end (YYYY-MM-DD). Leave empty for no date filter
maxPages	integer	25	Max result pages per keyword (1-300). Each page has up to 12 ads
maxResults	integer	300	Max ads per keyword (defaults to maxPages × 12)
orderBy	string	Newest first	Sort order (by date, audience size)

Example: Search for Nike ads in Germany

{
    "keywords": ["Nike", "Adidas"],
    "country": "DE",
    "maxResults": 50,
    "quickSearch": true
}

Example: Look up specific ads

{
    "adIds": ["1848459287600130", "1820197122833570"]
}

Output

Each result contains a structured ad record. Here's what you get:

Field	Quick Search	Full Search
Ad ID, title, type	Yes	Yes
Cover image URL	Yes	Yes
Start / end dates	Yes	Yes
Advertiser name	Yes	Yes
Estimated audience	Yes	Yes
Ad spent	Yes	Yes
Search keyword (searchKeyword)	Yes	Yes
Video URL (CDN link)	—	Yes
Advertiser ID & location	—	Yes
TikTok profile (followers, avatar)	—	Yes
Impressions range	—	Yes
"Paid for by" entity	—	Yes
Total targeting regions (adTotalRegions)	—	Yes
Location targeting by country	—	Yes
Age group targeting (13-17 to 55+)	—	Yes
Gender targeting	—	Yes

Example output (Full Search)

{
    "adId": "1858053691202865",
    "adTitle": "Ad summary",
    "adType": "2",
    "adVideoUrl": "https://library.tiktok.com/api/v1/cdn/{id}/video/{base64}?...",
    "advertiserName": "modasymarcas27",
    "advertiserLocation": "Spain",
    "adImpressions": "1K-10K",
    "adEstimatedAudience": "",
    "targetingByLocation": [{ "region": "Spain", "impressions": "3K" }],
    "targetingByAge": [{ "region": "Spain", "13-17": true, "18-24": true, "25-34": true, "35-44": true, "45-54": true, "55+": true }],
    "targetingByGender": [{ "region": "Spain", "male": true, "female": true, "unknown": true }]
}

Integrations

Connect to your existing tools:

• REST API — Access results programmatically (docs)
• Python / JavaScript SDK — Official Apify client libraries
• Google Sheets, Slack, Zapier, Make — Built-in integrations (see all)
• Webhooks — Get notified when a search completes
• Scheduled runs — Automate daily, weekly, or monthly monitoring

FAQ

How many ads can I extract?

Up to 3,600 ads per keyword (300 pages x 12 ads per page). With 10 keywords, that's up to 36,000 ads in a single run.

Can I download TikTok ad videos?

Yes. In Full Search mode, the adVideoUrl field contains a direct CDN link you can download. Note that URLs may expire after some time.

What countries are supported?

All EU/EEA countries (27), plus Switzerland, Turkey, and the United Kingdom — 33 countries total. US, Asia-Pacific, and other regions are not available in TikTok's Ad Library.

What is the TikTok Ad Library?

The TikTok Ad Library is TikTok's official public transparency tool. Anyone can view ads displayed on TikTok's advertising network in supported regions.

Is accessing TikTok Ad Library data legal?

The TikTok Ad Library is a public transparency tool designed for public access. However, always review the TikTok Terms of Service and applicable regulations in your jurisdiction.

Do I need a proxy?

Residential proxy is recommended for reliable results. The default configuration uses Apify Proxy with the RESIDENTIAL group. You can also use your own proxy service.