# TikTok Profile Scraper (`miccho27/tiktok-profile-scraper`) Actor Scrape public TikTok profile data: followers, likes, bio, verified status, and recent video URLs. No login or API key required. Batch processing supported. - **URL**: https://apify.com/miccho27/tiktok-profile-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [Tatsuya Mizuno](https://apify.com/miccho27) (community) - **Categories:** Social media - **Stats:** 1 total users, 0 monthly users, 0.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing Pay per usage This Actor is paid per platform usage. The Actor is free to use, and you only pay for the Apify platform usage, which gets cheaper the higher subscription plan you have. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-usage ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## TikTok Profile Scraper - Free Follower Count, Bio & Video Data Extractor (Alternative to TikTok API, Pentos, Exolyt) Scrape **public** TikTok profile data without a login or API key. Extract follower counts, likes, bio, verification status, and recent video URLs for any public TikTok account. The best free alternative to TikTok Research API (academic access only), Pentos ($99/mo), Exolyt ($49/mo), and TikBuddy. ### Who Is This For? - **Social media marketers** -- Analyze competitor profiles, track follower growth, and benchmark engagement - **Influencer agencies** -- Vet TikTok creators by follower count, verification status, and video output - **Brand managers** -- Monitor brand ambassador profiles and track content performance - **Market researchers** -- Build datasets of TikTok creators by niche for trend analysis - **E-commerce sellers** -- Find TikTok influencers in your product category for partnerships - **Academic researchers** -- Study TikTok creator demographics, posting patterns, and audience size ### Pricing -- Free to Start | Tier | Cost | What You Get | |------|------|-------------| | **Free trial** | $0 | Apify free tier includes monthly compute credits | | **Pay per result** | ~$3.00 / 1,000 profiles | Batch profile scraping | | **vs. TikTok API** | No academic approval | Instant access, no application process | | **vs. Pentos** | Saves $99/mo | No subscription, pay only for usage | ### Quick Start (3 Steps) 1. **Click "Try for free"** on this Actor's page in Apify Store 2. **Enter usernames** (e.g., `["charlidamelio", "khaby.lame"]`) or paste profile URLs 3. **Click "Start"** and get profile data as JSON, CSV, or Excel ### Features - **No login required** for public profiles - **Batch scraping**: process multiple usernames or profile URLs in one run - **Rich profile data**: display name, bio, followers, following, total likes, video count, verification status - **Recent videos**: extracts up to 30 recent video URLs per profile - **Dual input modes**: usernames array OR direct profile URLs - **Retry & rate limiting**: configurable delay between requests - **Bot detection handling**: warns when TikTok shows a captcha or block page ### Input | Field | Type | Description | Default | |-------|------|-------------|---------| | `usernames` | array | TikTok usernames without `@` (e.g. `["charlidamelio", "khaby.lame"]`) | -- | | `profileUrls` | array | Direct TikTok profile URLs | -- | | `includeRecentVideos` | boolean | Extract recent video URLs | `true` | | `maxVideosPerProfile` | integer | Max recent videos per profile (1-30) | `12` | | `delayBetweenRequestsMs` | integer | Delay between requests in ms (min 2000) | `3000` | #### Example Input -- Usernames ```json { "usernames": ["charlidamelio", "khaby.lame", "addisonre"], "includeRecentVideos": true, "maxVideosPerProfile": 12 } ```` #### Example Input -- Profile URLs ```json { "profileUrls": [ "https://www.tiktok.com/@charlidamelio", "https://www.tiktok.com/@khaby.lame" ], "includeRecentVideos": false } ``` ### Output ```json { "success": true, "username": "charlidamelio", "displayName": "Charli D'Amelio", "bio": "don't you dare", "followers": 155000000, "following": 1200, "likes": 11500000000, "videoCount": 2400, "isVerified": true, "profilePicUrl": "https://p16-sign-va.tiktokcdn.com/...", "profileUrl": "https://www.tiktok.com/@charlidamelio", "recentVideos": [ { "url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@charlidamelio/video/7312345678901234567" } ], "scrapedAt": "2024-01-15T10:30:00.000Z" } ``` ### Real-World Use Cases #### 1. Influencer Discovery & Vetting Batch scrape 500+ TikTok profiles in your niche. Filter by follower count and video output to find the best creators for brand partnerships. #### 2. Competitive Analysis Track competitor brand accounts weekly. Export follower growth and posting frequency to Google Sheets via Apify integrations. #### 3. TikTok Creator Database Build a searchable database of TikTok creators by category. Schedule monthly runs to keep follower counts and video counts current. #### 4. E-commerce Influencer Matching Find TikTok creators who post about your product category. Cross-reference follower counts with engagement to identify high-ROI partnerships. #### 5. Trend Research Monitor top creators in emerging niches. Track which profiles are growing fastest to identify trending content categories early. ### FAQ **Q: Can I scrape private accounts?** A: No. This Actor only accesses publicly visible data. **Q: What about TikTok rate limiting?** A: Built-in 3s+ delay between requests. Use Apify's proxy pool for large batches. **Q: How many profiles per run?** A: Hundreds per run. For 1000+, split into multiple runs. **Q: Is this the same as TikTok API?** A: No. This scrapes public web pages -- no API key, no application process, no quotas. ### Notes & Limitations - **Public profiles only**: Private accounts return minimal data with a warning. - **Bot detection**: TikTok may show captchas. Use Apify's residential proxy pool for reliable results. - **Rate limiting**: Keep delay at 3000ms+ to avoid blocks. - **Data extraction**: Uses TikTok's embedded JSON data (SIGI\_STATE). Falls back to meta tags. - **No private data**: Only publicly visible information is scraped. - **For research purposes**: Use in compliance with TikTok's Terms of Service. # Actor input Schema ## `usernames` (type: `array`): TikTok usernames without @ (e.g. \["charlidamelio", "khaby.lame"]) ## `profileUrls` (type: `array`): Direct TikTok profile URLs ## `includeRecentVideos` (type: `boolean`): Extract recent video URLs and metadata ## `maxVideosPerProfile` (type: `integer`): Maximum recent videos to extract per profile (1-30) ## `delayBetweenRequestsMs` (type: `integer`): Delay between requests in milliseconds (min 2000) ## Actor input object example ```json { "usernames": [ "charlidamelio", "khaby.lame" ], "profileUrls": [], "includeRecentVideos": true, "maxVideosPerProfile": 12, "delayBetweenRequestsMs": 3000 } ``` # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "usernames": [ "charlidamelio", "khaby.lame" ], "profileUrls": [] }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("miccho27/tiktok-profile-scraper").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "usernames": [ "charlidamelio", "khaby.lame", ], "profileUrls": [], } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("miccho27/tiktok-profile-scraper").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "usernames": [ "charlidamelio", "khaby.lame" ], "profileUrls": [] }' | apify call miccho27/tiktok-profile-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=miccho27/tiktok-profile-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "TikTok Profile Scraper", "description": "Scrape public TikTok profile data: followers, likes, bio, verified status, and recent video URLs. No login or API key required. Batch processing supported.", "version": "1.0", "x-build-id": "PrGmMOuPkMVwmowMI" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/miccho27~tiktok-profile-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-miccho27-tiktok-profile-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/miccho27~tiktok-profile-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-miccho27-tiktok-profile-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and 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"query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "usernames": { "title": "TikTok Usernames", "type": "array", "description": "TikTok usernames without @ (e.g. [\"charlidamelio\", \"khaby.lame\"])", "items": { "type": "string" } }, "profileUrls": { "title": "Profile URLs", "type": "array", "description": "Direct TikTok profile URLs", "items": { "type": "string" } }, "includeRecentVideos": { "title": "Include Recent Videos", "type": "boolean", "description": "Extract recent video URLs and metadata", "default": true }, "maxVideosPerProfile": { "title": "Max Videos Per Profile", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 30, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum recent videos to extract per profile (1-30)", "default": 12 }, "delayBetweenRequestsMs": { "title": "Delay Between Requests (ms)", "minimum": 2000, 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