# Tiktok Followers Api Scraper (`scraperx/tiktok-followers-api-scraper`) Actor

- **URL**: https://apify.com/scraperx/tiktok-followers-api-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [ScraperX](https://apify.com/scraperx) (community)
- **Categories:** Automation, Lead generation, Social media
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

$19.99/month + usage

To use this Actor, you pay a monthly rental fee to the developer. The rent is subtracted from your prepaid usage every month after the free trial period.You also pay for the Apify platform usage, which gets cheaper the higher Apify subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#rental-actors

## 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 Followers API Scraper

Scrape follower lists for TikTok profiles. Uses Playwright to load profile pages, open the followers modal, and collect follower data. Output matches the structure of TikTok's follower API (authorMeta, connectedTo, connectionType, connectionDescription).

### Why use this Actor?

- **Bulk URLs**: Enter multiple profile URLs or usernames in one run.
- **Proxy fallback**: Runs with no proxy by default; automatically falls back to datacenter then residential proxy if TikTok blocks requests. Sticks with residential for remaining profiles after fallback.
- **Structured output**: Each follower includes full author and connected-to profile info (id, name, profileUrl, nickName, verified, signature, stats, etc.).

### Input

| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|-------|------|----------|-------------|
| `startUrls` | array | Yes | TikTok profile URLs (e.g. `https://www.tiktok.com/@nike`) or usernames (e.g. `nike`). Supports bulk. |
| `proxyConfiguration` | object | Yes | Proxy settings. Default no proxy; actor falls back to datacenter/residential if blocked. |
| `maxFollowersPerProfile` | integer | No | Max followers to collect per profile (default: 100, max: 5000). |
| `sid_tt` | string | No | Optional TikTok session cookie for better access. |

**Example input (JSON):**

```json
{
  "startUrls": [
    { "url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@nike" },
    { "url": "khaby.lame" }
  ],
  "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false },
  "maxFollowersPerProfile": 100,
  "sid_tt": ""
}
````

### Output

Dataset contains one item per follower. Each item has:

- `sourceProfile`: username of the profile whose followers were scraped
- `authorMeta`: follower user (id, name, profileUrl, nickName, verified, signature, avatar, stats: following, friends, fans, heart, video, digg, etc.)
- `connectedTo`: profile that was scraped (same structure)
- `connectionType`: `"following"`
- `connectionDescription`: e.g. `"khaby.lame is following arnaldomangini"`

Export the dataset as JSON and group by `sourceProfile` to get the same shape as a single object keyed by profile with arrays of followers.

### How to use (Apify Console)

1. Open [Apify Console](https://console.apify.com) and go to **Actors**.
2. Find **tiktok-followers-api-scraper** and open it.
3. Under **Input**, add TikTok profile URLs or usernames in **URLs or usernames (bulk)**. Set **Limit** and **Proxy configuration** if needed.
4. Click **Start**.
5. Watch **Log** for progress; open **Output** (dataset) when the run finishes.
6. Export results as JSON or CSV.

### Cautions

- Data is from **public profiles** only. No private or password-protected content.
- You are responsible for compliance with TikTok’s terms and applicable laws (privacy, data protection, etc.).

# Actor input Schema

## `username` (type: `string`):

Enter the TikTok **username** (handle) of the profile whose followers you want. Do not include @ or the full URL — just the handle, e.g. **nike**, **khaby.lame**, **mrbeast**.

## `sid_tt` (type: `string`):

**Required.** A valid **sid\_tt** cookie from a logged-in TikTok session. TikTok does not return follower lists without an authenticated session. Get the cookie from your browser: open tiktok.com, log in, then DevTools → Application → Cookies → tiktok.com → copy the **sid\_tt** value.

## `userUrl` (type: `string`):

Alternatively, paste the **full TikTok profile URL**, e.g. **https://www.tiktok.com/@nickiminai**. The Actor will extract the username and scrape that profile's followers. Use either Username or URL (or both for multiple runs).

## `maxFollowersPerProfile` (type: `integer`):

**Maximum number of followers** to collect per profile (1–5000). This Actor collects followers only; the limit applies to the follower count. The Actor scrolls the followers modal until it reaches this count or no more users load. Higher values take longer.

## `simplyOutput` (type: `boolean`):

Turn **on** to get only **authorMeta** per follower (follower profile only). Turn **off** (default) for the full object per follower: authorMeta, connectedTo, connectionType, and connectionDescription.

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

**Proxy settings.** By default the Actor uses **no proxy**. If TikTok blocks the request, it automatically falls back to **datacenter** proxy, then **residential** proxy (with retries). Enable Apify Proxy here if you want to start with proxy from the beginning.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "username": "mrbeast",
  "sid_tt": "",
  "userUrl": "",
  "maxFollowersPerProfile": 100,
  "simplyOutput": false,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": false
  }
}
```

# 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 '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": false
    }
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("scraperx/tiktok-followers-api-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 '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = { "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": False } }

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("scraperx/tiktok-followers-api-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 '{
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": false
  }
}' |
apify call scraperx/tiktok-followers-api-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "mcp-remote",
                "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=scraperx/tiktok-followers-api-scraper",
                "--header",
                "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_API_TOKEN>"
            ]
        }
    }
}

```

## OpenAPI specification

```json
{
    "openapi": "3.0.1",
    "info": {
        "title": "Tiktok Followers Api Scraper",
        "version": "0.1",
        "x-build-id": "opvRIAYSEbcKEAAgX"
    },
    "servers": [
        {
            "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2"
        }
    ],
    "paths": {
        "/acts/scraperx~tiktok-followers-api-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": {
            "post": {
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                "x-openai-isConsequential": false,
                "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.",
                "tags": [
                    "Run Actor"
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                "requestBody": {
                    "required": true,
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                },
                "parameters": [
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                        "name": "token",
                        "in": "query",
                        "required": true,
                        "schema": {
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                        "description": "Enter your Apify token here"
                    }
                ],
                "responses": {
                    "200": {
                        "description": "OK"
                    }
                }
            }
        },
        "/acts/scraperx~tiktok-followers-api-scraper/runs": {
            "post": {
                "operationId": "runs-sync-scraperx-tiktok-followers-api-scraper",
                "x-openai-isConsequential": false,
                "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.",
                "tags": [
                    "Run Actor"
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                    "required": true,
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                                }
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            }
        },
        "/acts/scraperx~tiktok-followers-api-scraper/run-sync": {
            "post": {
                "operationId": "run-sync-scraperx-tiktok-followers-api-scraper",
                "x-openai-isConsequential": false,
                "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.",
                "tags": [
                    "Run Actor"
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                "requestBody": {
                    "required": true,
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                            "schema": {
                                "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
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                "parameters": [
                    {
                        "name": "token",
                        "in": "query",
                        "required": true,
                        "schema": {
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                "responses": {
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            }
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    },
    "components": {
        "schemas": {
            "inputSchema": {
                "type": "object",
                "required": [
                    "sid_tt"
                ],
                "properties": {
                    "username": {
                        "title": "Username",
                        "type": "string",
                        "description": "Enter the TikTok **username** (handle) of the profile whose followers you want. Do not include @ or the full URL — just the handle, e.g. **nike**, **khaby.lame**, **mrbeast**.",
                        "default": "mrbeast"
                    },
                    "sid_tt": {
                        "title": "TikTok session cookie (sid_tt)",
                        "type": "string",
                        "description": "**Required.** A valid **sid_tt** cookie from a logged-in TikTok session. TikTok does not return follower lists without an authenticated session. Get the cookie from your browser: open tiktok.com, log in, then DevTools → Application → Cookies → tiktok.com → copy the **sid_tt** value.",
                        "default": ""
                    },
                    "userUrl": {
                        "title": "User's URL",
                        "type": "string",
                        "description": "Alternatively, paste the **full TikTok profile URL**, e.g. **https://www.tiktok.com/@nickiminai**. The Actor will extract the username and scrape that profile's followers. Use either Username or URL (or both for multiple runs).",
                        "default": ""
                    },
                    "maxFollowersPerProfile": {
                        "title": "Number of followers",
                        "minimum": 1,
                        "maximum": 5000,
                        "type": "integer",
                        "description": "**Maximum number of followers** to collect per profile (1–5000). This Actor collects followers only; the limit applies to the follower count. The Actor scrolls the followers modal until it reaches this count or no more users load. Higher values take longer.",
                        "default": 100
                    },
                    "simplyOutput": {
                        "title": "Simply Output",
                        "type": "boolean",
                        "description": "Turn **on** to get only **authorMeta** per follower (follower profile only). Turn **off** (default) for the full object per follower: authorMeta, connectedTo, connectionType, and connectionDescription.",
                        "default": false
                    },
                    "proxyConfiguration": {
                        "title": "Proxy configuration",
                        "type": "object",
                        "description": "**Proxy settings.** By default the Actor uses **no proxy**. If TikTok blocks the request, it automatically falls back to **datacenter** proxy, then **residential** proxy (with retries). Enable Apify Proxy here if you want to start with proxy from the beginning."
                    }
                }
            },
            "runsResponseSchema": {
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                "properties": {
                    "data": {
                        "type": "object",
                        "properties": {
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                            },
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                            "userId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "startedAt": {
                                "type": "string",
                                "format": "date-time",
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                            },
                            "finishedAt": {
                                "type": "string",
                                "format": "date-time",
                                "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z"
                            },
                            "status": {
                                "type": "string",
                                "example": "READY"
                            },
                            "meta": {
                                "type": "object",
                                "properties": {
                                    "origin": {
                                        "type": "string",
                                        "example": "API"
                                    },
                                    "userAgent": {
                                        "type": "string"
                                    }
                                }
                            },
                            "stats": {
                                "type": "object",
                                "properties": {
                                    "inputBodyLen": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 2000
                                    },
                                    "rebootCount": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "restartCount": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "resurrectCount": {
                                        "type": "integer",
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                                    },
                                    "computeUnits": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    }
                                }
                            },
                            "options": {
                                "type": "object",
                                "properties": {
                                    "build": {
                                        "type": "string",
                                        "example": "latest"
                                    },
                                    "timeoutSecs": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 300
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                                    "memoryMbytes": {
                                        "type": "integer",
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                                    "diskMbytes": {
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                                    }
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                            "buildId": {
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                            "defaultKeyValueStoreId": {
                                "type": "string"
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                            "defaultDatasetId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "defaultRequestQueueId": {
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                            },
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                            },
                            "containerUrl": {
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                            "usage": {
                                "type": "object",
                                "properties": {
                                    "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "DATASET_READS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
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                                    },
                                    "DATASET_WRITES": {
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                                        "example": 0
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                                    "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": {
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                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 1
                                    },
                                    "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": {
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                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": {
                                        "type": "integer",
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                                    },
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                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "PROXY_SERPS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    }
                                }
                            },
                            "usageTotalUsd": {
                                "type": "number",
                                "example": 0.00005
                            },
                            "usageUsd": {
                                "type": "object",
                                "properties": {
                                    "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "DATASET_READS": {
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                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "DATASET_WRITES": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": {
                                        "type": "number",
                                        "example": 0.00005
                                    },
                                    "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
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                                        "example": 0
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                                        "example": 0
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                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
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                                        "example": 0
                                    }
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                            }
                        }
                    }
                }
            }
        }
    }
}
```