# Threads User Search API. Accounts matching your search. Accounts by name or username, with bios. We handle the proxies, blocks and platform changes. [Get API key](https://socialtap.dev/signup/?next=%2Fplayground%2F%3Fendpoint%3Dthreads.search_profiles) ## Threads User Search API at a glance Returns the Threads accounts that match a name or username, in Threads' own ranking, for words in any language. Each has its user ID, username, display name, bio, profile picture, verified badge and profile link. A leading @ searches usernames. One request returns the whole list Threads ranks for the query. GET `/v1/threads/search_profiles` [Read the API reference](https://socialtap.dev/docs/reference/threads/search_profiles/index.md) - **1 credit** per page, $0.75–$1.97 per 1,000 pages - **19 typed fields** null when unknown - **100** accounts per page, Threads' search ranking - **`query`** is all it needs, e.g. `nasa` ## Send one request. Get up to 100 accounts back. Copy the request in your language, or hand it to your agent. Sign up for an API key and your first 100 credits are free. `$ npm install socialtap` `query = nasa` [Open in playground](https://socialtap.dev/playground/?endpoint=threads.search_profiles) cURL: ```shell curl 'https://socialtap.dev/v1/threads/search_profiles?query=nasa' \ -H "x-api-key: $SOCIALTAP_API_KEY" ``` TypeScript SDK: ```typescript import { SocialTap } from "socialtap"; const client = new SocialTap(); // apiKey defaults to process.env.SOCIALTAP_API_KEY const res = await client.threads.searchProfiles.list({ query: "nasa" }); console.log(res.data); console.log(res.credits.charged, res.meta.request_id); ``` Node.js (fetch): ```javascript const params = new URLSearchParams({ query: "nasa", }); const res = await fetch(`https://socialtap.dev/v1/threads/search_profiles?${params}`, { headers: { "x-api-key": process.env.SOCIALTAP_API_KEY ?? "" }, }); const body = await res.json(); if (!res.ok) throw new Error(`${body.error.code}: ${body.error.message}`); const { data, page, meta } = body; console.log(data, meta.credits_charged); ``` Python (requests): ```python import os import requests res = requests.get( "https://socialtap.dev/v1/threads/search_profiles", params={"query": "nasa"}, headers={"x-api-key": os.environ["SOCIALTAP_API_KEY"]}, ) body = res.json() if not res.ok: raise RuntimeError(f"{body['error']['code']}: {body['error']['message']}") data, page, meta = body["data"], body["page"], body["meta"] print(data, meta["credits_charged"]) ``` Go (net/http): ```go package main import ( "encoding/json" "fmt" "log" "net/http" "net/url" "os" ) func main() { q := url.Values{} q.Set("query", "nasa") req, err := http.NewRequest("GET", "https://socialtap.dev/v1/threads/search_profiles?"+q.Encode(), nil) if err != nil { log.Fatal(err) } req.Header.Set("x-api-key", os.Getenv("SOCIALTAP_API_KEY")) res, err := http.DefaultClient.Do(req) if err != nil { log.Fatal(err) } defer res.Body.Close() var body struct { Data json.RawMessage `json:"data"` Page json.RawMessage `json:"page"` Meta map[string]any `json:"meta"` Error *struct { Code string `json:"code"` Message string `json:"message"` } `json:"error"` } if err := json.NewDecoder(res.Body).Decode(&body); err != nil { log.Fatal(err) } if body.Error != nil { log.Fatalf("%s: %s", body.Error.Code, body.Error.Message) } fmt.Println(string(body.Data), body.Meta["credits_charged"]) } ``` 200 OK: ```json { "data": [ { "approximate_fields": [], "avatar_url": "https://scontent-atl3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-19/669747085_18089786557960389_922072622069351626_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s150x150_tt6&_nc_cat=1&ccb=SCRUBBED&_nc_sid=SCRUBBED&efg=SCRUBBED&_nc_ohc=SCRUBBED&_nc_oc=SCRUBBED&_nc_zt=24&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.cdninstagram.com&_nc_gid=SC…", "banner_url": null, "bio": "Making the seemingly impossible, possible. ✨", "category": null, "country_code": null, "created_at": null, "display_name": "NASA", "external_links": [], "id": "28829152388", "is_private": null, "is_verified": true, "location": null, "metrics": { "follower_count": null, "following_count": null, "post_count": null, "total_like_count": null, "total_view_count": null }, "platform": "threads", "platform_specific": { "threads": { "interest_tags": [], "verified_link_urls": [] } }, "type": "unknown", "unknown_fields": [ "external_links", "platform_specific.threads.interest_tags", "platform_specific.threads.verified_link_urls" ], "url": "https://www.threads.com/@nasa", "username": "nasa" }, { "approximate_fields": [], "avatar_url": "https://scontent-atl3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-19/775442147_17925135474400969_1913045756150209499_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s206x206_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=SCRUBBED&_nc_sid=SCRUBBED&efg=SCRUBBED&_nc_ohc=SCRUBBED&_nc_oc=SCRUBBED&_nc_zt=24&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.cdninstagram.com&_nc_gid…", "banner_url": null, "bio": "아직포기할수 없어 기도 한다", "category": null, "country_code": null, "created_at": null, "display_name": null, "external_links": [], "id": "72121680968", "is_private": null, "is_verified": false, "location": null, "metrics": { "follower_count": null, "following_count": null, "post_count": null, "total_like_count": null, "total_view_count": null }, "platform": "threads", "platform_specific": { "threads": { "interest_tags": [], "verified_link_urls": [] } }, "type": "unknown", "unknown_fields": [ "external_links", "platform_specific.threads.interest_tags", "platform_specific.threads.verified_link_urls" ], "url": "https://www.threads.com/@nasajangvi", "username": "nasajangvi" }, { "approximate_fields": [], "avatar_url": "https://scontent-atl3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.89012-19/573323465_1219825463302212_7278921664109726296_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_tt6&_nc_cat=1&ig_cache_key=YW5vbnltb3VzX3Byb2ZpbGVfcGlj.3-ccb7-5&ccb=SCRUBBED&_nc_sid=SCRUBBED&efg=SCRUBBED&_nc_ohc=SCRUBBED&_nc_oc=SCRUBBED&_nc_zt=24&_nc_ht=s…", "banner_url": null, "bio": "U either die a hero or watch urself become the villain", "category": null, "country_code": null, "created_at": null, "display_name": "楊鈞翰", "external_links": [], "id": "63312256631", "is_private": null, "is_verified": false, "location": null, "metrics": { "follower_count": null, "following_count": null, "post_count": null, "total_like_count": null, "total_view_count": null }, "platform": "threads", "platform_specific": { "threads": { "interest_tags": [], "verified_link_urls": [] } }, "type": "unknown", "unknown_fields": [ "external_links", "platform_specific.threads.interest_tags", "platform_specific.threads.verified_link_urls" ], "url": "https://www.threads.com/@nasa0426", "username": "nasa0426" } ], "page": { "has_more": false, "next_cursor": null, "next_cursor_expires_at": null, "end_reason": "platform_limit" }, "meta": { "request_id": "req_3f9c2a7d1e8b4c6a9f0e2d4b6a8c0e1f", "platform": "threads", "source": "api", "is_cached": false, "credits_charged": 1, "latency_ms": 543, "fetched_at": "2026-10-25T12:00:00Z", "input": null, "credits_remaining": 9999, "client_request_id": null, "warnings": [] } } ``` Long arrays and strings are shortened here. Real responses are complete. ## One schema on 27 platforms. The [response reference](https://socialtap.dev/docs/reference/threads/search_profiles/index.md#response) lists every field, its type and when it is `null`. [See the full schema](https://socialtap.dev/resources/profile/index.md). - ### Null means unknown A field Threads doesn't show is null, never zero or an empty string, so a real zero always means zero. - ### What it accepts Words to find accounts by: Threads matches them against usernames and display names, in any language and any case (nasa, mark zuckerberg, 東京). - ### Write one parser Threads, TikTok, Instagram and 24 more platforms answer in these fields, so the code that reads one reads them all. - **`platform`string**: Platform ID (tiktok, youtube, …). - **`id`string**: Platform-native account ID (string; YouTube UC…, Reddit t2_…). - **`username`string**: Handle without the @; null when the account has none. - **`display_name`string**: Display name, channel title or page name; null when empty or not exposed. - **`url`string**: Canonical profile URL. - **`type`string**: Coarse account kind, as the platform labels it; unknown when it does not (TikTok labels organizations only). New values may be added; treat unknown values as unknown. - **`bio`string**: Profile bio, channel description or page about text; null when empty or not exposed. - **`avatar_url`string**: Profile picture URL (largest available). Platform CDN URLs can expire within hours. Live data from 33 platforms. [TikTok](https://socialtap.dev/apis/tiktok/index.md) · [Instagram](https://socialtap.dev/apis/instagram/index.md) · [Facebook](https://socialtap.dev/apis/facebook/index.md) · [YouTube](https://socialtap.dev/apis/youtube/index.md) · [Reddit](https://socialtap.dev/apis/reddit/index.md) · [Threads](https://socialtap.dev/apis/threads/index.md) · [Spotify](https://socialtap.dev/apis/spotify/index.md) · [Amazon](https://socialtap.dev/apis/amazon/index.md) · [Apple Music](https://socialtap.dev/apis/applemusic/index.md) · [Pinterest](https://socialtap.dev/apis/pinterest/index.md) · [Rumble](https://socialtap.dev/apis/rumble/index.md) · [X](https://socialtap.dev/apis/x/index.md) · [Bluesky](https://socialtap.dev/apis/bluesky/index.md) · [Twitch](https://socialtap.dev/apis/twitch/index.md) · [LinkedIn](https://socialtap.dev/apis/linkedin/index.md) · [Telegram](https://socialtap.dev/apis/telegram/index.md) · [TikTok Shop](https://socialtap.dev/apis/tiktokshop/index.md) · [Kwai](https://socialtap.dev/apis/kwai/index.md) · [Snapchat](https://socialtap.dev/apis/snapchat/index.md) · [SoundCloud](https://socialtap.dev/apis/soundcloud/index.md) · [Truth Social](https://socialtap.dev/apis/truthsocial/index.md) · [Kick](https://socialtap.dev/apis/kick/index.md) · [Komi](https://socialtap.dev/apis/komi/index.md) · [Lnk.Bio](https://socialtap.dev/apis/linkbio/index.md) · [Linkme](https://socialtap.dev/apis/linkme/index.md) · [Linktree](https://socialtap.dev/apis/linktree/index.md) · [Pillar](https://socialtap.dev/apis/pillar/index.md) · [TikTok Ad Library](https://socialtap.dev/apis/tiktok-ad-library/index.md) · [Facebook Ad Library](https://socialtap.dev/apis/facebook-ad-library/index.md) · [Facebook Events](https://socialtap.dev/apis/facebook-events/index.md) · [Facebook Marketplace](https://socialtap.dev/apis/facebook-marketplace/index.md) · [Google Ads Transparency Center](https://socialtap.dev/apis/google-ads-transparency/index.md) · [LinkedIn Ad Library](https://socialtap.dev/apis/linkedin-ad-library/index.md) ## What teams build with the Threads User Search API. - ### Find a brand's or creator's account by name - ### Discover accounts in a niche by keyword - ### Match a display name to its username - ### Build creator lists with bios and badges ## Good to know before you build. - Threads ranks at most about 100 accounts for a query and serves no further page, so page.end_reason is platform_limit, or end when nothing matches. - metrics, is_private, external_links, created_at, location and the platform_specific lists are null, because Threads' search results don't carry them. The Threads Profile API has an account's follower count, links and privacy. - avatar_url is a Threads CDN link and can expire. - Case does not matter: the query is lowercased. - If the full search fails, the search box's typeahead answers instead, with about ten accounts and no bios. ## 1 credit per page. Failed requests are free. Buy credits once and spend them on any endpoint, on any platform. [Plans and packs](https://socialtap.dev/pricing/index.md) · [How this endpoint is priced](https://socialtap.dev/docs/reference/threads/search_profiles/index.md#pricing) · [How credits work](https://socialtap.dev/docs/credits/index.md) | Source | Price per successful page | Per 1,000 pages | | --- | --- | --- | | Platform API `api` | 1 credit | $0.75–$1.97 | - Cache hits are free. - Credits from packs and top-ups never expire. - A monthly plan's credits are spent first, and what is left of them ends at each renewal. - Prices exclude tax: sales tax is added at checkout where it applies. - Outside the US, plans and packs are sold to businesses: checkout asks for your VAT, GST or other business tax ID. ## Questions about the Threads User Search API. More in the [API reference](https://socialtap.dev/docs/reference/threads/search_profiles/index.md). **How much does the Threads User Search API cost?** A page of up to 100 accounts costs 1 credit. Every successful page is charged, empty pages included. SocialTap credits cost $0.75–$1.97 per 1,000, depending on the plan or pack. **How do I get the next page?** Repeat the same request with cursor set to page.next_cursor from the previous response, keeping the other parameters. When page.has_more is false there are no more pages. Cursors expire after 24 hours. Other platforms ## Profiles on 26 more platforms. - [TikTok Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/tiktok/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/tiktok/profile`) - [Instagram Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/instagram/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/instagram/profile`) - [Facebook Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/facebook/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/facebook/profile`) - [YouTube Channel API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/youtube/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/youtube/profile`) - [Reddit User Search API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/reddit/search_profiles/index.md) (1 credit / page · `GET /v1/reddit/search_profiles`) - [Spotify Artist API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/spotify/artist/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/spotify/artist`) - [Amazon Shop API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/amazon/shop/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/amazon/shop`) - [Apple Music Artist API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/applemusic/artist/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/applemusic/artist`) - [Pinterest Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/pinterest/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/pinterest/profile`) - [Rumble Channel API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/rumble/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/rumble/profile`) - [X (Twitter) Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/x/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/x/profile`) - [Bluesky Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/bluesky/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/bluesky/profile`) - [Twitch Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/twitch/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/twitch/profile`) - [LinkedIn Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/linkedin/profile/index.md) (From 1 credit · `GET /v1/linkedin/profile`) - [Telegram Channel API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/telegram/channel/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/telegram/channel`) - [Kwai Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/kwai/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/kwai/profile`) - [Snapchat Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/snapchat/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/snapchat/profile`) - [SoundCloud Artist API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/soundcloud/artist/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/soundcloud/artist`) - [Truth Social Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/truthsocial/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/truthsocial/profile`) - [Komi Page API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/komi/page/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/komi/page`) - [Lnk.Bio Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/linkbio/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/linkbio/profile`) - [Linkme Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/linkme/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/linkme/profile`) - [Linktree Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/linktree/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/linktree/profile`) - [Pillar Page API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/pillar/page/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/pillar/page`) - [Facebook Ad Library Advertiser Search API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/facebook/search_advertisers/index.md) (1 credit / page · `GET /v1/facebook/search_advertisers`) - [Google Ads Transparency Center Advertiser API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/google/advertiser/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/google/advertiser`) More Threads ## Threads API. 6 endpoints, one key. - [Threads Post API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/threads/post/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/threads/post`) - [Threads Posts API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/threads/posts/index.md) (1 credit / page · `GET /v1/threads/posts`) - [Threads Search API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/threads/search_posts/index.md) (1 credit / page · `GET /v1/threads/search_posts`) - [Threads Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/threads/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/threads/profile`) - [Threads Comments API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/threads/comments/index.md) (1 credit / page · `GET /v1/threads/comments`) ## Try it with your own search. Type it in the playground, or copy the request into your code. 100free credits - No credit card - Failed requests are free - Works on all 218 endpoints [Start for free](https://socialtap.dev/signup/) [Read the docs](https://socialtap.dev/docs/index.md) --- [HTML version](https://socialtap.dev/apis/threads/search_profiles/) · [Docs index for AI agents](https://socialtap.dev/llms.txt) · [All docs in one file](https://socialtap.dev/llms-full.txt)